Cyberpunk 2077: The Best Quickhacks That Make You Feel Like a Digital God

Alright, chooms, let me tell you something: in Cyberpunk 2077, there is no greater power trip than sitting in your car, sipping a Nicola, and making an entire gang of Scavs spontaneously combust without ever stepping out of your seat. Quickhacking is the ultimate "I win" button, and after spending way too many hours in Night City (yes, even in 2026, I'm still finding new ways to break the game), I've compiled my personal list of the absolute best quickhacks. These aren't just useful—they're borderline unfair, and I love every second of it.

Before we dive in, a quick note: the 2.0 update and Phantom Liberty have reshuffled some mechanics, but the core magic of these hacks remains intact. So grab your cyberdeck, boost your RAM, and let's ruin some corpo days.

Ping: The Wallhack That Should Be Illegal

If you only learn one quickhack, make it Ping. This thing costs almost nothing in RAM and reveals every enemy on the network through walls. It's the ultimate recon tool, and in its Legendary form, you can scan and hack enemies through walls—meaning you can wipe out an entire building without ever opening a door. I've cleared whole NCPD gigs from the comfort of a nearby rooftop. It's not just good; it's broken. And I wouldn't have it any other way. 😎

Suicide: Because Subtlety Is Overrated

Look, the name is a bit on the nose. But watching a cyberpsycho pull out his own gun and end his rampage with a single thought? That's dark comedy at its finest. You need the Hacker Overload perk to craft it, but once you have it, Suicide is a guaranteed kill on most non-boss enemies. It's not exactly family-friendly, but neither is Night City.

Detonate Grenade: A Surprise Party with a Bang

This one is a wild card. You force an enemy to blow up the grenade they're carrying, and the damage is often way higher than your own grenades. It depends on what they have equipped, so sometimes you get a dud, and sometimes you get a fireworks show that takes out three gonks at once. I've had entire groups of Tyger Claws vanish because one guy forgot to check his pockets. 10/10 for chaos.

System Reset: The Non-Lethal "Off Switch"

For those days when you're feeling merciful (or just want to farm XP without leaving bodies), System Reset knocks enemies unconscious from a distance. And here's the kicker: they never wake up on their own. You can either walk past them with a clear conscience or put a bullet in their sleeping brain. It's the ultimate "it's not murder if they're already napping" hack. 😴

Take Control / Friendly Mode: Turrets Are Your Friends

Yes, this counts as a quickhack. And yes, it's amazing. Hijacking cameras is fine, but taking over a turret and turning it on its owners? That's pure joy. I once cleared an entire Arasaka warehouse by just letting their own security do the heavy lifting. It works for netrunners and shooters alike, so don't sleep on it.

Weapon Glitch: "Oops, My Gun Jammed"

Weapon Glitch disables an enemy's gun for a few seconds, giving you a perfect window to line up a headshot or just run past. The Legendary version unlocks the Weapon Jammer daemon during Breach Protocol, which jams every weapon on the network. Imagine a room full of enemies clicking empty triggers while you stroll through like you own the place. Chef's kiss.

Short Circuit: Electric Boogaloo

Short Circuit is decent on its own—perfect against drones and robots. But its Legendary passive is what makes it shine: any critical hit procs the Short Circuit effect. That means every headshot comes with a bonus electric shock. It's like having a taser built into your bullets. I've taken down Adam Smasher with a crit-focused build and this hack alone. (Okay, maybe not alone, but it helped. A lot.)

Reboot Optics: Blind and Beautiful

Similar to Weapon Glitch but for melee users and stealth lovers. Reboot Optics blinds enemies for a few seconds, letting you sneak up for a takedown or simply vanish into the shadows. Its Legendary variant unlocks the Optics Jammer daemon, which blinds everyone on the network. I like to imagine them all stumbling around like they lost their glasses in a mosh pit. 🤓

Cyberpsychosis: The Chaotic Neutral Choice

Why kill your enemies yourself when you can make them fight each other? Cyberpsychosis forces a target to go berserk and attack everyone around them. It's a charm/confuse ability dressed up in a scary name. Is it as efficient as Suicide or Detonate Grenade? No. Is it hilarious to watch two gangoons beat each other senseless? Absolutely. Sometimes you just want to watch the world burn—from a safe distance, with a drink in hand.

Breach Protocol: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

And finally, the one you start with. Breach Protocol costs zero RAM and, with the right perks, can lower quickhack costs, reduce enemy physical resistance, shut down cameras and turrets, or even jam weapons and blind everyone on the network. It's the Swiss Army knife of netrunning, and I still use it in every playthrough. If you're not breaching every access point you see, you're leaving free buffs on the table.

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So there you have it—my definitive (and totally biased) list of the best quickhacks in Cyberpunk 2077. Whether you're a stealthy netrunner or a shotgun-toting maniac who just wants to watch the world glitch, there's a hack here for you. Just remember: with great RAM comes great responsibility. Or don't. I'm not your mom. Now go out there and make Night City a little bit weirder. 🚀