Cyberpunk 2077 gives you a lot of options in terms of how you can approach its world through gameplay. While you'll have to make your way through plenty of hostile territories throughout the course of the game, there are many choices for how you do so, whether you're fighting enemies, hacking their systems, or sneaking by. Those options are determined by the stats you assign to V, your protagonist, and these decisions will shape your path through Night City.

Especially if you're new to the game, you might be at a loss as to where to spend your points and which perks you want to snag. Cyberpunk 2077 has no traditional RPG "classes," or character archetypes--you're able to freely mix and match abilities based on how you play and what you want to do. But if that gives you a bit of choice paralysis, we've broken down the character-building process to show you how it all works and help guide your decisions so you can get the most out of trying to build yourself into a living legend.

Check out the rest of our Cyberpunk 2077 coverage while you're at it. You'll want to read our full Cyberpunk review and some essential tips you'll need to know. You might also want a rundown on how romances work, how best to make money in Night City, and where to find Iconic weapons.