Cyberpunk 2077 Skippy Guide: Where to Find & Should You Keep Him?

OMG you guys, if you're still roaming Night City in 2026 (and let's be real, who isn't?), you absolutely HAVE to meet Skippy 🥺. I stumbled across this little guy by accident a few nights ago and honestly, it was one of the funniest gaming moments I've had in years. So naturally, I had to share everything I learned – from tracking him down to the agonizing choice at the end of his quest. Whether you're a new V fresh out of character creation or a seasoned edgerunner, this iconic smart pistol deserves a spot in your inventory.

🔫 What Actually IS Skippy?

Okay so picture this: an Arasaka HJKE-11 Yukimura pistol, but with an insanely chatty AI that calls itself Skippy. It's a smart gun, meaning bullets swerve mid-air to hit your targets, and it talks. A lot. Like, full voice lines, personality, and a very stubborn attitude. I found mine lying next to a poor deceased soul in a back alley in Heywood, and the moment I picked it up, it judged me. No spoilers, but the dialogue is chef's kiss.

The weapon is iconic for a reason. Not only does it scale with your level (so it stays relevant well into Phantom Liberty territory), but it also forces you into a hilarious – and slightly inconvenient – playstyle choice. I'm still laughing about the "Stone Cold Killer" trap a week later.

🗺️ Alright, Where Do I Get This Sassy Pistol?

Finding Skippy was lowkey a puzzle for me. I circled Heywood three times before I finally spotted the right alley. Here's the foolproof way:

1. Fast travel to College St. Metro Station in Heywood.

2. Head south on foot (or on your bike, preferably) until you see an undiscovered side mission marker – a question mark.

3. You'll find an alley blocked by trash heaps and a low fence. Just hop over.

4. There, beside a body, Skippy awaits. Grab it to start The Machine Gun side quest after a few in-game days.

Pro tip: if you're struggling, the alley is near the bridges. Look for red barriers and garbage – very on-brand for Night City 😂.

⚡ The Puppy-Loving Pacifist vs. Stone Cold Killer Trap

Right after grabbing Skippy, you'll get a pop-up that makes you choose between two modes:

• Puppy-Loving Pacifist → only aims for limbs, so non-lethal.

• Stone Cold Killer → exclusively headshots. Insta-kill on low-level gonks.

Naturally, I went with Stone Cold Killer because who doesn't want easy one-shots? But here's the catch: after about 50 kills and five in-game days, Skippy will suddenly talk to you AND permanently switch to Puppy-Loving Pacifist. Yep, you read that right. He tricks you into the "cruel" mode and then punishes you for it. If you pick Pacifist from the start and later tell him "killing is wrong", he stays in that mode. Honestly, it's a masterclass in game design and passive-aggressive AI.

One workaround I learned from digging through forums: slap a Pax Mod on him before the kill count hits 50. That pauses the counter entirely, so you can keep headshotting to your heart's content. A bit cheesy, but hey, it's Night City.

💔 The Big Decision: Keep Skippy or Return Him?

Fast forward about eight days after the mode switch, and Skippy will beg you to return him to his "rightful owner" – none other than Regina Jones. This is where your heart gets torn in two directions.

If you keep him, he throws a digital tantrum, endlessly repeating "no" and "bad user". It's equal parts hilarious and obnoxious. But on the upside, you keep an iconic weapon that levels with you.

If you return him, Regina wipes his memory, renames him Daisy, and you get two options: take the freshly reset Daisy for free, or pocket 7,000 Eurodollars. Here's the twist: even after the factory reset, the original firing mode you chose remains locked in. So if you were stuck on Pacifist before, Daisy will still be gentle.

🤔 So, What's the Play?

As of 2026, with all the updates and expansions, here's my take:

For me, the emotional attachment was real. I returned him once and immediately reloaded my save. That non-stop whining? I weirdly missed it. These days, I rock Skippy in my loadout and just smirk every time he scolds me. Plus, those headshots before the switch were chef's kiss.

✨ Final Thoughts from a Choombah

Skippy is more than a weapon; it's a tiny, hilarious subplot that adds so much flavor to Cyberpunk 2077. Whether you're a completionist chasing every iconic, or just want a gun that roasts you, this quest is a must-do. Even in 2026, with all the shiny new content from Phantom Liberty and beyond, this little smartgun still holds a special place in my inventory.

If you're on the fence, just go for it. The quest takes minimal effort, the rewards are solid, and the experience is something you'll screenshot and send to your squad. And who knows? Maybe you'll end up loving a judgmental piece of plastic as much as I do.

Stay chromed, V. 💖

All content based on Cyberpunk 2077 version 2.0+ including Phantom Liberty as of 2026.