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Cyberpunk RED Roles

All 10 roles available in Cyberpunk RED

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Roles in Cyberpunk RED define your character's special abilities and place in the world. Each of the 10 roles offers unique mechanics and playstyles.

Roles at a glance

RoleRole AbilityKey StatKey Skills
Netrunner

Digital cowboys who hack into the NET, breaking ICE and stealing data.

InterfaceINTElectronics/Security Tech, Cybertech
Solo

Professional combat specialists, mercenaries, and bodyguards.

Combat AwarenessREFHandgun, Evasion, Athletics
Tech

Inventors and mechanics who build, repair, and upgrade equipment.

MakerTECHBasic Tech, Cybertech, Weapons Tech
Medtech

Street doctors and trauma surgeons who keep people alive in the combat zone.

MedicineTECHFirst Aid, Paramedic
Media

Investigative journalists and influencers who expose the truth.

CredibilityCOOLPersuasion, Human Perception
Exec

Corporate operatives with resources and connections in the business world.

TeamworkCOOLLeadership, Trading, Bribery
Lawman

Law enforcement officers trying to maintain order in a chaotic world.

BackupCOOLInterrogation, Streetwise
Fixer

Deal-makers and information brokers who know everyone and everything.

OperatorCOOLStreetwise, Trading, Bribery
Nomad

Road warriors with a tight-knit family and vehicular expertise.

MotoREFDrive Land, Athletics
Rockerboy

Rebellious performers who use art and charisma to inspire change.

Charismatic ImpactCOOLPersuasion, Composition, Play Instrument

Overview

All 10 roles in Cyberpunk RED, with what each one gives your character. Open any role for its full rules, tips, and FAQ.

All roles

netrunner - Digital cowboys who hack into the NET, breaking ICE and stealing data.

solo - Professional combat specialists, mercenaries, and bodyguards.

tech - Inventors and mechanics who build, repair, and upgrade equipment.

medtech - Street doctors and trauma surgeons who keep people alive in the combat zone.

media - Investigative journalists and influencers who expose the truth.

exec - Corporate operatives with resources and connections in the business world.

lawman - Law enforcement officers trying to maintain order in a chaotic world.

fixer - Deal-makers and information brokers who know everyone and everything.

nomad - Road warriors with a tight-knit family and vehicular expertise.

rockerboy - Rebellious performers who use art and charisma to inspire change.

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