Progression & tracking
Cyberpunk RED IP (Improvement Points) guide
Cyberpunk RED uses Improvement Points (IP) instead of traditional XP. This guide explains how progression works and how to track it cleanly.
Quick workflow
- After sessions: award IP based on goals, roleplay, and mission outcomes.
- Spend IP on skill ranks and role abilities following the book's costs.
- Track cyberware, humanity impacts, and gear upgrades as part of progression.
Context: how Cyberpunk RED plays
Character creation in Cyberpunk RED starts with choosing a Role—Netrunner (hacker), Solo (combat specialist), Tech (inventor), Medtech (healer), Media (information broker), Exec (corporate), Lawman (cop), Fixer (dealer), Nomad (driver), or Rockerboy (entertainer). Each Role has a unique Role Ability that defines your specialty.