Cyberpunk 2077: How to disarm traps? Cyberpunk 2077 guide, walkthrough

Last update: 02 November 2022

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This Cyberpunk 2077 guide page provides hints on how to disarm the traps found in the game world. There are several techniques available to neutralize mines-traps and unlock further passage.

In the vast majority of cases, the main motivation to neutralize the trap encountered is to unblock further passage - Cyberpunk 2077: How to disarm traps? - Combat, stealth and hacking - Cyberpunk 2077 Guide

In the vast majority of cases, the main motivation to neutralize the trap encountered is to unblock further passage. However, to be sure, it is always worth checking the mini-map and have a look around, as you can find alternative paths.

There are exceptions to this rule - Cyberpunk 2077: How to disarm traps? - Combat, stealth and hacking - Cyberpunk 2077 Guide

There are exceptions to this rule. For example, in The Pickup main mission, a man named Brick is held using a trap whose premature detonation could kill him (this problem is described in detail on a separate page Brick - how to release him?).

You can deal with traps in several ways:

1) Disarming the trap with Technical Ability - When you approach the trap you can find out what are the requirements for disarming it, i.e. how many Technical Ability attribute points are required.

2) Hacking to disable the trap - You can turn on the scanner and track the trap - Cyberpunk 2077: How to disarm traps? - Combat, stealth and hacking - Cyberpunk 2077 Guide

2) Hacking to disable the trap - You can turn on the scanner and track the trap. The game may allow you to use the Disarm hack to safely neutralize the threat.

3) Intentional detonation of a trap - This is the best tactic if you're in a hurry or if you can't use either hook-up or technical skills - Cyberpunk 2077: How to disarm traps? - Combat, stealth and hacking - Cyberpunk 2077 Guide

3) Intentional detonation of a trap - This is the best tactic if you're in a hurry or if you can't use either hook-up or technical skills. Do not use this technique if someone could be harmed by the explosion. Fire at the trap from a safe distance so that you do not get any damage from the explosion.