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Mantis Blades are probably the best cyberware for most runners in Cyberpunk 2077. These blades are extendible arm attachments that can be used to damage enemies in combat. Paired with other weapons, they are a force to be reckoned with.Unlike many other weapons in the game, only one type of Mantis Blade is available in the game.
However, the item does come in different rarities and can be picked up from multiple locations in and around Night City. Here's a quick guide on where to find Mantis Blades in Cyberpunk 2077 and the mods that go along with it.
How to get free Legendary Mantis Blades in Cyberpunk 2077
The Mantis Blades have been a part of the game since the very beginning. Back then, the only way to acquire these blades was by purchasing them from a RipperDoc in Cyberpunk 2077. However, there is a way by which players can easily get their hands on the Legendary variant of these blades in the game.
This method is still available in the game and is probably the fastest way to get the legendary Mantis Blades.
To do this, players will have to clear Act 1, which serves as the introductory quest for the game. When players step into Night City for the first time in Act 2, players can then make their way to the Wellsprings area in Heywood. When they enter this area, they should get a notification on their scanner about an Assault in Progress.
Once they make their way to the area concerned, players will encounter about 5-6 enemies who are hostile. Players will then have to neutralize these enemies once by one. They can choose a stealthy approach and sneak up on the enemies in their area. Alternatively, players can also choose to go all out and decimate their enemies with sheer force.
Once the area has been cleared, players can then make their way to the AV. There should be a box right beside it; the Legendary Mantis blades can be found inside this box. Players can refer to the video above if they have trouble finding the area mentioned in this article.
While this is a way to get this weapon for free in the game, the only other way to get it is by purchasing it from Ripperdocs in Night City with Eddies or Eurodollars. However, not all Ripperdocs sell this cyberwar. Here's a quick list of the ones that do, including their rarity and price.
Mantis Blade mods in Cyberpunk 2077 explained
There are two basic types of Mantis Blade mods in the game. The first one is a Rotor mod. This mod does nothing but increase the attack speed of these blades. High attack speed increases the amount of damage that the weapon can deal in a set amount of time.
The other mod is the Mantis Blade Edge mod. This mod is rather interesting as there are four types of Edge mods that players will come across in the game. Each Edge mod changes the damage type of the Mantis Blades in the game. The four damage types are as follows:
- Physical
- Chemical
- Thermal
- Electrical
While all four damage types are good against most targets, the Electrical damage type comes in handy while fighting non-human enemies like drones and robots. These mods can be purchased from various Ripperdocs around Night City as well.
Despite several updates and additions, the Mantis Blades continue to be a favorite of many players in Cyberpunk 2077. There are plenty of mods available in 2023 which makes the cyberware even more effective in the game.
