How To Get Skippy Cyberpunk Complete Weapon And Quest Guide
Night City is filled with standard firearms, but none match the quirky charm of Skippy, the talking Smart pistol. This unique weapon comes with its own built-in artificial intelligence, providing witty commentary and autonomous aiming capabilities. Finding this weapon triggers an unconventional journey that forces players to make critical combat choices early on.
Finding the Alleyway in Vista Del Rey
To acquire this legendary smart gun, you must head over to the Heywood district, specifically within the Vista Del Rey sub-district. Look for a specific side alley marked by a question mark gig icon on your map. Once you reach the location, you will need to climb over a gate to discover a dead body next to an open briefcase.
Interacting with the briefcase will activate the weapon and introduce you to its sassy digital personality. The gun will immediately scan your biometrics and begin chatting, initiating the hidden questline. This encounter is completely available as soon as the main act opens up the entire city.
Choosing Between Pacifist and Killer Modes
During your initial conversation, the weapon will ask you to select one of two primary operational protocols. The first option is Stone Cold Killer, which automatically targets the heads of your enemies for lethal damage. The second configuration is Puppy-Loving Pacifist, which restricts targeting to the lower extremities to neutralize foes non-lethally.
An important trick to remember is that the AI will permanently switch to the opposite mode after you record fifty defeats. Therefore, if you want the lethal headshot tracking for the rest of your playthrough, you should choose the pacifist mode first. Properly planning these targets ensures the handgun fits your preferred tactical setup long after the initial discovery.
Completing the Machine Gun Questline
After using the weapon extensively across the dangerous streets, the smart gun will eventually recover a piece of its corrupted memory bank. It will reveal that its original owner is Regina Jones, the prominent NCPD fixer operating out of Watson. This revelation unlocks the official side job titled Machine Gun, giving you a major narrative choice.
You can choose to return the talkative firearm to Regina in exchange for a substantial amount of credits. Alternatively, players can choose to keep the unique gun for their personal collection, though the AI might complain loudly. Choosing the right outcome depends entirely on whether you value financial rewards over an irreplaceable combat companion.