Unleash Your Inner Assassin: Mastering MaxTac Mantis Blades in Cyberpunk 2077

If you encounter MaxTac, it's time to flee. However, those courageous Cyberpsychos in Cyberpunk 2077 may find themselves acquiring top-notch Cyberware from MaxTac's exceptional units, which possess some of the most powerful and dangerous Cyberware in Night City. While players cannot join MaxTac, they can become their greatest adversary. Defeating MaxTac is a remarkable feat that earns one the title of a true Night City Legend, deserving of a celebratory drink at the Afterlife.

The NCPD's 'Psycho Squad', known as the Maximum Force Tactical Division, is equipped with some of the finest Cyberware in Cyberpunk 2077. Through Update 2.0 and the expansion Phantom Liberty, players can obtain the renowned MaxTac Mantis Blades from Melissa Rory, a former Cyberpsycho and a lieutenant in MaxTac.

Mr. Hands and the MaxTac Convoy

If players are eager to wield the powerful Iconic MaxTac Mantis Blades, they must carefully navigate a specific path in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. In order to obtain these coveted blades, players must successfully complete the Firestarter mission, opting to assist Reed in capturing Songbird. Following this pivotal mission, players will embark on the Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos mission, a crucial step towards acquiring the highly sought-after MaxTac Mantis Blades.

Players must contact Mr. Hands upon commencing the mission and remit a sum of 15,000 Eurodollars to gain access to his exclusive Netrunner, Yoko. As players progress through the quest and engage in a conversation with Yoko, she will present V with a promising business opportunity. The task involves texting Mr. Hands the coordinates of the MaxTac convoy, ideally just before initiating the assault. Upon sending the convoy's location to Mr. Hands, V will receive a message chain expressing gratitude, marking the day as "V truly began to impress me."

A few days after successfully completing the Somewhat Damaged quest and reaching the Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty ending, Mr. Hands will send a text to V once again. He will offer a unique reward in exchange for sending him the desired coordinates. Players can return to V's apartment at Megabuilding H10 in Little China, Watson, where they will find a crate placed on the floor, just to the left of their wardrobe. Inside this crate, they will discover the highly coveted MaxTac Mantis Blades.

Kill Melissa Rory

Head to the Junguji store situated in the Downtown sub-district of the City Center. During your visit, brace yourself for an attack by a Cyberpsycho. Once you have successfully defended yourself or defeated them, MaxTac will step in to investigate the crime scene at Junguji. This particular mission, known as "Bullets," in Cyberpunk 2077, offers players the opportunity to engage with MaxTac beyond combat situations. Moreover, you will have a chance to converse with Melissa Rory, the specialized MaxTac agent who is an expert in wielding Mantis Blades.

If players wish to obtain the powerful MaxTac Mantis Blades, it is crucial that they confront MaxTac before leaving the shop and finishing the Bullets side job. Despite the challenging nature of the encounter due to the formidable MaxTac forces and the confined space of the store, players must eliminate Melissa Rory to acquire a unique variation of the MaxTac Mantis Blades from her remains. It is important to note that this weapon is easily overlooked, so it is advised to complete both missions without delay.

MaxTac Mantis Blades Stats

Enhance the Arms Cyberware of V by equipping the MaxTac Mantis Blades, a top-tier set of Mantis Blades available at a Tier 5+ level. These powerful arm weapons can be conveniently installed by any Ripperdoc. Take a look at the following details, which include the statistics and enhancements of these exceptional blades:

Slicing through enemies with swift, deadly slashes, Mantis Blades grant you the ability to unleash devastating damage. Additionally, you can effortlessly leap towards your target to deal a powerful blow. Simply hold and release R2/RT/Left Mouse Button to execute this lethal maneuver.

MaxTac Mantis Blades modifiers:

Deals Physical Damage.

20% Bleeding Chance.

+3.1% Melee Damage.

+4.7 Health Regen From Defeating a Bleeding Enemy.

Reflexes Attuned

The damage of this Cyberware increases by 0.5% for each Attribute Point placed into Reflexes. The maximum damage increase is 10% when 20 Reflexes Attributes are invested. Reflexes is the optimal Attribute for those interested in using the Mantis Blades, as the corresponding Perk Point tree specializes in blades. Through this Perk tree, players can enhance their damage output, healing capabilities, and leap range with the Mantis Blades.

Additionally, players can utilize the exclusive Relic Attribute Perk tree from Phantom Liberty and invest in the Jailbreak Perk. This allows players to dismember enemies and perform finishers with the Mantis Blades, charging their next Leap Attack. The charged attack has an extended reach of +30 meters and significantly higher damage, capable of affecting nearby targets as well. When paired with the impressive stats of the MaxTac Mantis Blades, V can unlock the true power of the Relic and become a Cyberpsycho feared even by MaxTac. However, it is worth noting that although Melissa Rory's MaxTac Blades have a visually appealing style, when players acquire them for their own Cyberware, they will retain the appearance of the original MaxTac Blades without any visual alterations.

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is out now for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.