Stealth (Cyberpunk RED)
Skills
Definition
Stealth represents your ability to move without being detected—sneaking past guards, hiding in shadows, and remaining unnoticed in dangerous situations. In Night City, the ability to avoid notice can be as valuable as combat skills. Stealth uses your DEX stat and is opposed by Perception. High Stealth allows you to infiltrate, escape, and avoid confrontations entirely.
How it works
**Linked Stat**: DEX
**Key Uses**:
- Sneaking past guards
- Infiltrating secured areas
- Escaping pursuit
- Avoiding detection
**Opposed By**: Perception (INT-based)
**Modifiers**: Darkness helps, open areas hurt. Heavy gear may penalize.
Tips
**Build Advice**: Stealth is valuable for anyone who doesn't want every job to turn into a firefight. Even combat characters benefit from sneaky approaches.
**Cyberware Synergy**: Optical camouflage and sound dampening cyberware enhance Stealth significantly.
**Know When to Use It**: Stealth before combat is often better than combat itself. Plan your approach.
Frequently asked questions
Can Stealth beat technology?
Basic Stealth helps against cameras and sensors, but high-end security systems may require hacking or specialized gear to bypass.
Does cyberware help with Stealth?
Yes! Optical camouflage, sound dampeners, and similar cyberware can significantly boost your Stealth effectiveness.