Netrunner
Hacker -- Difficulty: medium
Hack enemies from stealth, use quickhacks to control the battlefield without firing a shot.
PvE Rating
★★★★★
Body
3
Reflex
6
Tech
6
Cool
8
Int
20
Description
The Netrunner dominates through Intelligence, uploading devastating quickhacks that spread through enemy networks. Perfect for players who prefer brain over brawn.
Strengths
- +Highest damage ceiling in the game through quickhack chains.
- +Can clear entire buildings without entering them.
- +Excellent crowd control via Contagion and Short Circuit.
- +Works from complete safety in stealth.
Weaknesses
- -Squishy in direct combat -- low Body and Reflex.
- -RAM management requires practice early on.
- -Less effective against single high-HP bosses.
- -Requires specific cyberware (cyberdeck) to function.
Key Perks
- Hack Queue
- Queue Mastery
- Overclock
- Data Recycler
- Counter-a-hack
Cyberware
- Raven Microcyber Mk.4
- Militech Paraline
- Memory Boost
Weapons
- Widowmaker
- Overwatch
- Cocktail Stick
Tips & Strategy
- 1Rush Intelligence to 15 for Overclock -- it transforms the build.
- 2Use Ping to reveal all enemies on a network, then hack through walls.
- 3Memory Boost + kill quickhacks = infinite RAM loop.
- 4Contagion spreads to nearby enemies -- use it on grouped targets.
- 5Queue Short Circuit + Synapse Burnout for instant kills on most enemies.