Cyberpunk 2077 has plenty of cool weapons, and with update 2.0 removing the need for specific attributes, you get a lot of flexibility with your builds and the weapons that you want to use. Mantis Blades are one of the melee weapons that you can use to stealth kill enemies without attracting too much attention towards yourself. In this Cyberpunk 2077 guide, we are going to go over how you can get the Mantis Blades after update 2.0.
Mantis Blades can replace white melee weapons such as the katana or knives. They are most useful in close combat and deal a lot of damage. If you like getting up close and personal with the enemy, then this is a great weapon to pick.
How To Unlock Mantis Blades In Cyberpunk 2077
Like most upgrades to your cyberware, in order to get the Mantis Blades in Cyberpunk 2077, you will need to visit a ripper doc. In order to get the Mantis Blades, you will need to increase your street cred to 20. This can be done by completing gigs and side missions and by helping the police. You can check out our guide on how you can increase your street cred fast in order to learn more.
The Mantis Blades cyberwar upgrade is going to cost you 15,000 Eddies. Mantis blades can be activated by pressing the action button when you are not using other weapons. They do not wear out and do not require any ammo. This is why they are a cool melee weapon and can come in handy in most situations. Note that attacking with these blades is going to take physical effort, and doing so is going to consume stamina.
You can upgrade the Mantis Blades in Cyberpunk 2077 with mods. You can use these mods to increase the effectiveness of the weapon or unlock status effects such as igniting enemies on fire. It is worth pointing out that the effectiveness of the Mantis Blades increases as you invest more points into the Reflex attribute.
This is how you can get the Mantis Blades in CP2077. If you are interested in learning more about the game, then you can check out our guide on how you can find the Mortal Kombat easter egg in the game. For more content, you can check out our Cyberpunk 2077 guides hub.