Quickhack
Cyberware Malfunction
Cyberware Malfunction is a quickhack in Cyberpunk 2077. Available from vendors and by crafting.
What better way to discourage an enemy than by making them carry around literal pounds of dead weight?
Effect per tier
| Tier | Effect |
|---|---|
| Tier 2 RAM 3 | Disables enemy cyberware for 10 sec. and increases all damage against the affected enemy by 5%. |
| Tier 3 RAM 4 | Stacks up to 3 times. Disables enemy cyberware for 10 sec. and increases all damage against the affected enemy by 5%. At 2 stacks, permanently disables enemy cyberware. |
| Tier 4 RAM 4 | Stacks up to 5 times. Disables enemy cyberware for 10 sec. and increases all damage against the affected enemy by 5%. At 2 stacks, permanently disables enemy cyberware. At 3 stacks, deals Electrical damage over time. Each application refreshes the effect's duration or reapplies the effect. |
| Tier 5 RAM 4 | Stacks up to 8 times. Disables enemy cyberware for 10 sec. and increases all damage against the affected enemy by 5%. At 2 stacks, permanently disables enemy cyberware. At 3 stacks, deals Electrical damage over time. Each application refreshes the effect's duration or reapplies the effect. At maximum stacks, enemy cyberware overloads, dealing massive damage. Cyberware Malfunction cannot be used on the same enemy again. |
| Tier 5++ RAM 4 | Stacks up to 8 times. Disables enemy cyberware for 10 sec. and increases all damage against the affected enemy by 15%. At 2 stacks, permanently disables enemy cyberware. At 3 stacks, deals Electrical damage over time. Each application refreshes the effect's duration or reapplies the effect. At maximum stacks, enemy cyberware overloads, dealing massive damage. Cyberware Malfunction cannot be used on the same enemy again. |
Buy from (38)
| Vendor | Type | Condition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tech Vendor (DELETE) | Specialist | Level ≥ 32 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 8 | |
| Cyberware Vendor (Netrunner) | Specialist | Level ≥ 32 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 8 | |
| Sammy (Netrunner) | Specialist | Level ≥ 32 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 8 | |
| Nix | Specialist | Level ≥ 32 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 8 | no location |
| Shank | Tech junk | Level ≥ 32 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 8 | no location |
| Cyberware Vendor | Specialist | Level ≥ 32 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 8 | no location |
| Tech Vendor (!DELETE) | Specialist | Level ≥ 32 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 8 | |
| Chang-Hoon Nam | Specialist | Level ≥ 32 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 8 | |
| Tech Vendor (!DELETE) | Specialist | Level ≥ 32 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 8 | |
| Netrunner | Specialist | Level ≥ 32 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 8 | |
| Yoko (Edge Net) | Specialist | Level ≥ 32 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 8 | |
| Cyberware Vendor (Netrunner) | Specialist | Level ≥ 32 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 8 | |
| Cyberware Vendor (Netrunner) | Specialist | Level ≥ 23 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 6 | |
| Sammy (Netrunner) | Specialist | Level ≥ 23 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 6 | |
| Nix | Specialist | Level ≥ 23 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 6 | no location |
| Shank | Tech junk | Level ≥ 23 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 6 | no location |
| Cyberware Vendor | Specialist | Level ≥ 23 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 6 | no location |
| Chang-Hoon Nam | Specialist | Level ≥ 23 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 6 | |
| Netrunner | Specialist | Level ≥ 23 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 6 | |
| Yoko (Edge Net) | Specialist | Level ≥ 23 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 6 | |
| Cyberware Vendor (Netrunner) | Specialist | Level ≥ 23 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 6 | |
| Netrunner | Specialist | Level ≥ 51 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 10 | |
| Cyberware Vendor (Netrunner) | Specialist | Level ≥ 15 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 4 | |
| Sammy (Netrunner) | Specialist | Level ≥ 15 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 4 | |
| Nix | Specialist | Level ≥ 15 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 4 | no location |
| Cyberware Vendor | Specialist | Level ≥ 15 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 4 | no location |
| Chang-Hoon Nam | Specialist | Level ≥ 15 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 4 | |
| Netrunner | Specialist | Level ≥ 15 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 4 | |
| Yoko (Edge Net) | Specialist | Level ≥ 15 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 4 | |
| Cyberware Vendor (Netrunner) | Specialist | Level ≥ 15 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 4 | |
| Cyberware Vendor (Netrunner) | Specialist | Level ≥ 7 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 2 | |
| Sammy (Netrunner) | Specialist | Level ≥ 7 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 2 | |
| Nix | Specialist | Level ≥ 7 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 2 | no location |
| Cyberware Vendor | Specialist | Level ≥ 7 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 2 | no location |
| Chang-Hoon Nam | Specialist | Level ≥ 7 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 2 | |
| Netrunner | Specialist | Level ≥ 7 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 2 | |
| Yoko (Edge Net) | Specialist | Level ≥ 7 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 2 | |
| Cyberware Vendor (Netrunner) | Specialist | Level ≥ 7 or Cyberdeck quality ≥ 2 |
Fixed vendor stock; on top, rotating stock that the game picks to match your level.
Damage (base value)
| Damage type | Damage |
|---|---|
| Electric | 610.0 |
Base value of the quickhack without character bonuses and without scaling to the target's level.
Status effects
Fits into
Cyberware Slot
Crafting
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tier 5 Quickhack Components | × 12 |
Blueprints
Blueprint: Cyberware MalfunctionTier 5 · 5,000 €$
Blueprint: Cyberware MalfunctionTier 4 · 1,500 €$
Blueprint: Cyberware MalfunctionTier 5 · 10,000 €$
Blueprint: Cyberware MalfunctionTier 3 · 1,200 €$
Blueprint: Cyberware MalfunctionTier 2 · 600 €$