Quick Answer

Pick a main playstyle before spreading attributes. If Body, Reflexes, Technical Ability, Intelligence, and Cool all rise evenly, your weapons, hacks, stealth, and cyberware bonuses can feel diluted.

Attribute Roles

AttributeBest for
BodyShotguns, blunt weapons, survival, direct fights
ReflexesRifles, SMGs, blades, mobility
Technical AbilityCyberware capacity, engineering, gear value
IntelligenceHacking, quickhacks, control
CoolStealth, pistols, throwing knives, crit style

Beginner Rules

  1. Choose your main weapon or playstyle first.
  2. Keep one survival or cyberware plan active.
  3. Spend perk points on actions you actually use.
  4. Before changing builds, check whether gear and cyberware support it.