5 Best Sandevistans in Cyberpunk 2077 2.1‍2, Ranked

Introduced after the launch of the Phantom Liberty DLC, Sandevistans in Cyberpunk 2077 came directly off the back of the awesome Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime. They’re the cyberware tech that David uses to slow time, and now players can use them too in Cyberpunk 2077. But unlike the Netflix show, there are a bunch of options to choose from. So, which do we consider the best Sandevistans? Let’s run you through our ranking, which has been updated over time for clarity.

5. Qiant Warp Dancer Sandevistan

The Qiant Warp Dancer primarily focuses on defense, making you more resilient rather than boosting your damage. It enhances your Mitigation Chance and Mitigation Strength, reducing the damage you receive from attacks. Additionally, it strengthens your resistance against certain types of damage, making you harder to kill.

The cyberware offers a 20% slowdown effect, which is useful for strategic repositioning or quick escapes from hazardous situations. It does, however, have a relatively long cooldown of 65 seconds, meaning it only enters our list at the number five spot.

4. Dynalar Sandevistan

The Dynalar Sandevistan provides a solid 50% time slowdown effect, a 10% critical chance, and critical damage. This advanced version extends the maximum duration, giving you more time to leverage the bonus damage it offers. What makes it stand out is the reduced cooldown, slashed from 55 seconds to a more manageable 45 seconds. Even with the cyberware balance adjustments now present in Cyberpunk 2077’s 2.1 Update, the Dynalar Sandevistan Tier 4 remains a solid choice for any player.

3. Militech Falcon Sandevistan

The Militech Falcon Tier 4 is another top contender among the best Sandevistans in Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty. It offers a vast array of effects, including a 70% time slowdown, which proves incredibly helpful in maneuvering through the game. Not to mention, it amplifies your damage output and critical hits, making you a formidable force in a fight.

The Falcon also replenishes your health and extends the Sandevistan’s duration whenever you defeat an enemy. It has a reasonable active time of eight seconds and a fairly short cooldown of just 40 seconds.

2. Zetatech Sandevistan

Next up is the Zetatech Sandevistan, which offers unique benefits depending on whether you’re grounded or airborne. On the ground, it slows time by 30% and boosts your damage by 9%. However, while leaping or in mid-air, it doubles these effects to a 60% slowdown and an 18% damage boost.

This cyberware is excellent for achieving accurate shots, especially when targeting an enemy’s head or weak points. It’s a powerful addition to your arsenal in, though it might require some practice to master.

1. Militech “Apogee” Sandevistan

Taking top spot on our list is the Militech “Apogee” Sandevistan, and for good reason. It slows time by an insane 85%, and also and boosts headshot damage by 10%. Particularly if you’re an aimer who enjoys the gunplay element of combat, this is the cyberware you’ll want to base your build around.

On top of that, the Apogee offers a 20% extended duration and a 22% Stamina boost when neutralizing an enemy.

There are a couple of ways to get this Sandevistan, including one entirely for free. We’ve got a full walkthrough on how to get the Militech Apogee.

The Best Sandevistan Build in Cyberpunk 2077 2.12

Now that you know about the top five Sandevistans in Cyberpunk 2077, let’s delve into the best Sandevistan build.

As we’ve already mentioned, Sandevistan operating systems are a game-changer because they allow you to slow time. But you have several options in terms of how you deploy that ability in combat. Here are two build options, designed to suit either slicing through enemies with a katana or taking down foes with precise shots. They both use the same operating systems but with different attribute distributions and gear.

Sandevistan Blade Build:

Starting Game:

• Reflexes: +3 (for critical chance and early access to level 9 perks)
• Body: +3 (for HP bonus and secondary priority perks)
• Technical Ability: +1 (for early-game armor bonus)

End Game Attributes (Level 50):

• Reflexes: 20 (for extended Sandevistan duration)
• Body: 15 (for increased HP pool)
• Technical Ability: 15 (for armor and extended Sandevistan duration)
• Cool: 15 (for critical damage boost)

Perks:

• Reflexes perks focused on melee combat, evasion, and critical damage.
• Technical Ability perks for better cyberware capacity, armor, and Sandevistan duration.
• Body perks for health regeneration and combat survivability.

Equipment Recommendations:

• Katanas: Byakko, Scalpel, and Satori are powerful choices. We’ve listed others in our best katanas list.
• Cyberware: Axolotl or Newton Module for cooldown reduction.
• Arms: Projectile Launch System for ranged combat versatility.
• Skeleton: Dense Marrow for melee weapon damage.
• Nervous System: Stabber, Adrenaline Converter, and Neofiber for combat enhancements.
• Integumentary System: Subdermal Armor, Optical Camo, and Cellular Adapter for armor and stealth.
• Operating System: Militech “Apogee” or “Falcon” Sandevistan for Sandevistan builds.
• Ocular System: Kiroshi “Doomsayer” Optics for critical chance boost.
• Hands: Handle Wrap for improved throwing knife performance.
• Circulatory System: Biomonitor for automatic health restoration.
• Legs: Reinforced Tendons for enhanced mobility.

Sandevistan Deadeye Build:

Starting Game:

• Cool: +3 (for critical damage bonus and early access to level 9 perks)
• Body: +1 (for HP bonus)
• Technical Ability: +3 (for armor and cyberware)

End Game Attributes (Level 50):

• Reflexes: 15 (for extended Sandevistan duration)
• Body: 13 (for HP pool)
• Technical Ability: 15 (for armor and extended Sandevistan duration)
• Cool: 20 (main attribute for critical damage)

Perks:

• Cool perks focused on stealth, weapon damage, and precision.
• Reflexes perks for mobility and evasion.
• Technical Ability perks for cyberware capacity, healing, and Sandevistan enhancements.
• Body perks for health regeneration and combat survivability.

Equipment Recommendations:

• Sniper Rifles, Precision Rifles, and Pistols for precise long-range shots.
• Cyberware: Axolotl for cooldown reduction or Newton Module for lower capacity.
• Arms: Projectile Launch System for ranged versatility.
• Skeleton: Epimorphic Skeleton for health boost.
• Nervous System: Synaptic Accelerator, Stabber, and Adrenaline Converter for enhanced combat.
• Integumentary System: Subdermal Armor, Optical Camo, and Cellular Adapter for armor and stealth.
• Operating System: Militech “Apogee” or “Falcon” Sandevistan for Sandevistan builds.
• Ocular System: Kiroshi “Doomsayer” Optics for critical chance boost.
• Hands: Handle Wrap for improved throwing knife performance.
• Circulatory System: Biomonitor for automatic health restoration.
• Legs: Reinforced Tendons for enhanced mobility.

So there you have the top five Sandevistans in Cyberpunk 2077 2.12. We recommend at least playing around with them, particularly if you’re struggling with combat. And if you want to change up your experience even further, you can always check out the Save Editor mod.