Beat on the Brat: Kabuki

Key takeaways

The important points are the two-on-one rules and the value of preparing for unarmed combat.

• Expect a two-on-one fight The Kabuki bout is fought against both twins at once, so awareness and movement matter as much as individual damage output. Two-on-one rules
• Prepare before talking to the opponents The encounter is much easier when V arrives with healing items, suitable cyberware and a melee-oriented setup already equipped. Preparation
• Keep both opponents visible Use the open space around the market and avoid letting one twin remain outside the camera view while V trades blows with the other. Positioning
• The match advances the boxing quest line Completing the bout contributes to the wider Beat on the Brat sequence and provides the expected reward for the local fight. Quest progress

Beat on the Brat: Kabuki overview

Beat on the Brat: Kabuki is an optional boxing match in Cyberpunk 2077 that pits V against a pair of twins in Kabuki.

This mission is one of the local bouts in the Beat on the Brat quest line. The match takes place in Kabuki rather than in a formal arena, and the unusual rule is that V must deal with both opponents during the same fight. The encounter is available as a direct hand-to-hand challenge and does not require V to use conventional weapons.

The Kabuki match tests crowd control, positioning, stamina management and the ability to recognize attacks from more than one target. The twins can pressure V from different angles, so backing straight into the market area or focusing on one opponent without watching the other can quickly turn a controlled exchange into a surrounded fight.

Before starting, players should treat this as a close-quarters combat encounter rather than an ordinary street brawl. Gorilla Arms, cyberware that improves survivability or melee performance, and perks that support blocking, dodging or heavy attacks can make the bout more forgiving, although the match can still be attempted without a dedicated melee build.

Where this sits

Requirements

Reach the Kabuki match through the Beat on the Brat quest line and be ready for an unarmed fight.

• RequiredBeat on the Brat quest lineThe Kabuki encounter is presented as one of the boxing challenges connected to Beat on the Brat.
• RequiredAccess to KabukiV must be able to travel to the Kabuki area and reach the meeting point for the bout.
• RecommendedCombat preparationHealing items, defensive cyberware and melee-supporting perks are recommended before accepting the match.
• OptionalGorilla ArmsGorilla Arms are useful for a character who wants to specialize in boxing, but they are not the only way to approach the fight.

Objectives

1. Travel to the boxing match in KabukiFollow the Beat on the Brat objective to the Kabuki market area and locate the waiting opponents.
2. Speak with the twinsTalk to the pair to begin the challenge and confirm that V is entering the match.
3. Defeat both twinsWin the unarmed fight while managing attacks from both opponents.
4. Collect the match rewardAfter the bout, speak with the surviving participants and complete the post-fight interaction.

Walkthrough

1. 01

   Reach the boxing match

   Travel to Kabuki

   Go to the Kabuki area and follow the mission marker toward the market where the match is being held. Check your equipment before entering the conversation because the fight begins after the challenge is accepted.

   Location: Kabuki

   TipSpend a moment restoring health and checking cyberware before speaking to the opponents.

2. 02

   Locate the opponents

   Find the twins at the market

   Locate the pair of fighters gathered in the Kabuki market area rather than searching for a separate indoor arena. The surroundings provide room to move, but nearby stalls and structures can interfere with the camera if V is pushed too close to them.

   Location: Kabuki market

3. 03

   Challenge the twins

   Talk to the twins

   Start the conversation with the two fighters and choose to enter the bout when the challenge is offered. This dialogue is the point at which V commits to the local match, so make sure the intended combat setup is ready first.

   Location: Kabuki market

   Watch outDo not begin the match while carrying an unsuitable loadout if your character depends on weapons or ranged abilities.

4. 04

   Survive the opening exchange

   Create space at the start

   When combat begins, move into the available open area instead of immediately pinning V against a stall or wall. The first priority is to keep both twins in view and prevent them from attacking from opposite sides.

   Location: Kabuki market

   TipShort lateral movement is safer than retreating in a straight line, because it helps keep both opponents in front of V.

5. 05

   Manage the two-on-one encounter

   Track both attackers

   Watch the second twin whenever V is striking the first one. If one opponent leaves the camera view, stop the attack string, reposition and reacquire both targets before committing to another heavy exchange.

   Location: Kabuki market

   Watch outTunnel vision on one twin is the easiest way to absorb an unseen hit from the other.

6. 06

   Damage the twins

   Punish openings without overcommitting

   Use brief combinations and leave enough stamina for a block, dodge or reposition. Heavy attacks can create useful pressure, but repeated long strings are risky when the other twin is free to approach.

   Location: Kabuki market

7. 07

   Control the fight space

   Separate the opponents when possible

   Circle around the market so the twins do not remain perfectly stacked on either side of V. A small change of angle can turn the fight into a series of short one-on-one exchanges while still respecting the two-opponent rule.

   Location: Kabuki market

   TipUse the edge of the open area to guide both fighters into your field of view, but avoid backing into environmental obstacles.

8. 08

   Win the boxing match

   Defeat both twins

   Continue alternating pressure and defense until both opponents are knocked out. The match is not complete when only one twin is down; V must finish the encounter against the remaining fighter as well.

   Location: Kabuki market

   Checkpoint
9. 09

   Complete the bout

   Finish the post-fight conversation

   After the combat sequence ends, speak with the participants to close out the Kabuki bout. The mission reward and progress in Beat on the Brat are tied to completing this final interaction rather than simply winning the last exchange.

   Location: Kabuki market

Mission mechanics

The match removes the normal advantage of firearms and other conventional weapons, making V's unarmed attributes, cyberware and melee habits especially important. Blocking can reduce incoming pressure, while dodging and short lateral movement help V avoid being trapped between the two opponents.

The central mechanic is target awareness. Because the twins attack as a pair, the best approach is not simply to focus on the fighter with the lower health. V must repeatedly check spacing, keep the second opponent within view and choose attack windows that leave enough time to react.

The Kabuki market is part of the challenge. Stalls and nearby structures can disrupt movement and camera control, but the surrounding space also gives V room to circle. Staying mobile in the clearer portion of the area is generally safer than allowing both opponents to crowd V against the environment.

What works and what does not

Phases

1. 1

   Opening pressure

   Starts: The boxing match begins after V accepts the challenge.

   Both twins are active immediately, making the opening seconds a positioning test rather than a safe damage phase.

   • Close-range combinationsTell The opponents step into V's space and attempt repeated melee strikes.Answer Block or dodge, then answer with a short attack sequence before checking the other twin.
   • Move into clearer space and avoid starting with a long attack string.
   • Keep the camera wide enough to monitor both fighters.
2. 2

   Mid-fight rotation

   Starts: One or both twins have taken damage and the fight becomes more mobile.

   The main danger is losing track of the healthier opponent while concentrating on the visibly weakened one.

   • Flanking pressureTell One twin can approach while V is occupied with the other.Answer Break off the attack, turn toward both opponents and circle until they are no longer attacking from opposite angles.
   • Preserve stamina for defense.
   • Do not let the market stalls pin V in a corner.
3. 3

   Closing exchange

   Starts: Both twins are heavily damaged and the match is nearing its conclusion.

   The encounter remains active until both fighters are defeated, so the final opponent still deserves the same defensive caution as the opening pair.

   • Desperation meleeTell The remaining fighter continues to attack while V is likely to relax after the first knockout.Answer Keep blocking and repositioning until the second opponent is fully defeated.
   • Confirm that both opponents are down before leaving the combat area.
   • Complete the conversation after the fight to receive mission progress.

Choices and consequences

• Accept the twins' boxing challenge

  The Kabuki fight begins and V is committed to the unarmed encounter.

• Prepare before starting the match

  V can change equipment, restore health and arrange a more suitable melee setup before entering combat.

• Postpone the challenge

  The bout is delayed rather than completed, allowing V to return after preparing or handling other activities.

Checklist

• Reach the Kabuki marketUse the mission marker to find the local boxing challenge.
• Restore health before the conversationThe match begins after the challenge is accepted.
• Equip melee-supporting cyberware or perksGorilla Arms are useful but not mandatory.Optional
• Keep both twins in viewAvoid focusing on one opponent for too long.
• Stay away from stalls and tight cornersClearer space makes circling and camera control easier.
• Defeat both opponentsThe mission does not end after the first twin is knocked out.
• Complete the post-fight dialogueFinish the interaction to close the bout and advance the quest line.

Failure conditions

• V is knocked outThe boxing match is failed if V loses all health during the encounter.
• V abandons the challengeLeaving the combat area or otherwise breaking the encounter can prevent the bout from being completed until it is restarted.
• Only one twin is defeatedThe fight remains active while the other opponent is still standing, so the first knockout is not a successful mission completion.

Rewards

• Eddies
  Winning the Kabuki bout provides the match's monetary reward.
• Beat on the Brat progress
  Completing the fight advances the connected boxing quest line.

Characters in this mission

• VPlayer character and participant in the boxing match
• KabukiMarket area where the mission takes place

Aftermath

Trivia

• The Kabuki bout stands out in the Beat on the Brat sequence because V fights two opponents at the same time.
• The match takes place in a public market setting rather than a dedicated sporting venue.
• The encounter illustrates why camera control and positioning are especially important in Cyberpunk 2077's unarmed fights.

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