Among the vast array of iconic weaponry hidden throughout Night City in Cyberpunk 2077, few items capture player attention quite like Skippy. This unique Smart Pistol features its own talking artificial intelligence, complete with personality, hummed tunes, and dynamic combat assistance. Finding Skippy provides players with a versatile weapon that scales alongside their level progression, making it a valuable asset for both early and late-game encounters.
Exact Location of Skippy in Night City
To locate Skippy, travel to the Vista Del Rey sub-district within the central Heywood area. The fastest route involves fast traveling to the College Street point and moving toward an alleyway marked with a side mission icon.
Inside this narrow alley, search near a pile of trash behind a fence to discover an open briefcase beside a deceased body. Picking up the pistol lying in the case immediately triggers a dialogue sequence where Skippy introduces itself.
Choosing Between Fire Modes
Upon initial activation, Skippy prompts you to choose between two operational settings: Stone Cold Killer mode or Puppy-Loving Pacifist mode. Stone Cold Killer automatically targets enemy heads for fatal critical damage, while Puppy-Loving Pacifist locks onto lower extremities to non-lethally neutralize targets.
There is a major permanent twist that players should anticipate before deciding on an initial setting. After downing 50 enemies, Skippy's system automatically reconfigures to the opposite mode permanently, meaning picking pacifist mode first ensures long-term access to lethal headshots.
Completing the Machine Gun Quest
Using Skippy consistently eventually triggers additional conversation regarding the gun's history and original owner. Skippy reveals that it originally belonged to the Night City fixer Regina Jones, starting the side quest titled Machine Gun.
Players can choose to return the weapon to Regina at her building in exchange for a cash reward. Alternatively, players who wish to retain Skippy for their personal collection can decline to hand it over or ignore the final quest objective.
Stats and Combat Performance Tips
Skippy functions as a Smart Pistol, requiring players to equip Smart Link cyberware in order to utilize its auto-targeting trajectory features. Because the weapon scales automatically to your character's level, it remains effective without requiring standard crafting upgrades.
Adding weapon mods that enhance headshot damage multipliers can dramatically maximize Skippy's damage output when locked in lethal mode. Combining these adjustments ensures that Skippy remains one of the most enjoyable and potent sidearms throughout your journey in Night City.
