Cyberpunk 2077: How to beat Adam Smasher? Cyberpunk 2077 guide, walkthrough

Last update: 21 July 2023

This page of the Cyberpunk 2077 walkthrough provides a description of the Adam Smasher boss fight. You will learn: when exactly the fight with Adam Smasher occurs, what kind of attacks he may perform and how to avoid them, what his strengths and weaknesses are and how to defeat him effectively and quickly.

The fight with Adam Smasher takes place during the Totalimmortal main job. V has made their way through all floors of the Arasaka Tower and is now heading straight for Yorinobu's office. Adam Smasher stands in their way and a fight will ensue.

• Adam Smasher: Strengths and weaknesses
• Fighting through stealth - is it possible?
• First phase of the fight
• Second phase of the fight
• Third phase of the fight

Adam Smasher: Strengths and weaknesses

Adam Smasher is an extremely strong opponent, who has enormous firepower, but can also fight at a close range. Since this is the most dangerous opponent you will encounter in Cyberpunk 2077, the fight must be completed as soon as possible. The fight with Adam Smasher has been divided into 3 phases and the boss will behave a bit differently in each of them.

Adam Smasher's strengths

Adam Smasher's weaknesses

Enormous firepower; Significant damage in melee combat; Resistance to chemical damage; Strong punches, which Smasher can combine into melee combos ending with a final blow; Jump attack that can knock out V; Smasher can destroy the curtains, depriving you of your cover; Possibility to call for reinforcements.

Cybernetic heart on the right side of his chest. Once you successfully destroy its front plate, you will be able to deal significant damage onto this spot; Susceptibility to electricity; Adam Smasher is an android so you can deal him more damage if you have unlocked the Bladerunner perk. Frag grenades inflict a lot of damage not only to the boss himself, but also to his cyberware; Incoming attacks which can be dodged; Weapon Malfunction quickhack reduces the effectiveness of long-range attacks; Cyberware Malfunction quickhack inflicts a lot of damage.

Fighting through stealth - is it possible?

Yes, Adam Smasher can be killed with the use of stealth tactics like all the other bosses you encounter in Cyberpunk 2077. First of all, you have to make your opponent lose sight of you: hide, reboot his optics or distract him with one of the cameras.

When you leave combat mode, sneak up on your opponent from behind and knock him out. The first time the boss will lose as much as 40% of his health and thus, you will immediately move on to the second phase of the fight.

Remember that after moving on to the second phase of the fight, turrets and other additional opponents will appear in the area. You will have to neutralize them in order to have a chance for a second stealth attack. After the second stealth attack you will proceed to the last phase of the fight with Adam Smasher.

First phase of the fight

In the first phase of the fight, the boss will have his entire arsenal at his disposal and he will certainly use it as much as possible.

Adam Smasher's weak point is his cybernetic heart that has been hidden behind a plate on the right side of his chest. As soon as you have managed to destroy this piece of armor, all the attacks onto the weak point will significantly increase your damage output

If you notice that Smasher wants to use the cannon built into his right hand, immediately hide behind a curtain to avoid getting too much damage.

You can even protect yourself from Smasher's charges and attacks by jumping quickly to the side. Making a quick jump back will also enable you to fire a few shots.

When you notice that Adam Smasher is about to jump, run away immediately from the spot where he intends to land. If you stay in the area, V will be knocked down and you will be an easy target for a while. It is also worth noticing that once he lands, the enemy will kneel for some time and will become an easy target.

Second phase of the fight

When Adam Smasher's health bar falls below 60%, he will lose his right hand and will call for reinforcements. It is definitely better to focus on the weaker opponents and neutralize them first so that they don't put you off the fight.

When Smasher kneels down a little and leans forward, it is a sign that he is about to use the rocket launcher over his left shoulder to fire rockets in your direction. You will see red circles on the floor indicating where the rockets will explode: do not stay in that area.

Smasher will switch positions frequently and will also try to run away. Use the moment when he turns his back on you and starts to run to give a fire a few shots.

Third phase of the fight

The third phase of the fight is definitely the easiest one. It starts when Smasher's health level falls below 15%. Severely weakened and deprived of his main weapons, Adam Smasher poses practically no threat. After the fight you can decide what will happen to the defeated opponent.