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Cyberpsycho Sighting: Discount Doc

A Cyberpsycho Sighting mission in Kabuki that asks V to locate and subdue Chase Coley, then report the incident to Regina Jones.

RoleOptional cyberpsycho investigation and combat mission
Statusavailable
Importancesupporting
RewardEddies and Street Cred, with additional payment from Regina Jones after the investigation is completed
  • Mission typeOptional
  • DistrictKabuki
  • Primary targetChase Coley
  • Quest giverRegina Jones
  • Combat focusCyberpsycho encounter
  • ApproachLethal or non-lethal

Exact recommended level, completion time, and reward amounts can vary by progression and are not listed here.

Key takeaways

Keep the encounter controlled, then finish the evidence-gathering step before leaving the area.

  • Prepare for a focused fight This is a contained cyberpsycho encounter, so weapons, cyberware, healing items, and quickhacks matter more than travel planning. Enter with a strategy for staying behind cover or breaking line of sight. Preparation
  • Non-lethal damage is viable V can subdue without making a lethal takedown. Avoid finishing attacks when the target is incapacitated if the non-lethal outcome matters to your playthrough. Non-lethal approach
  • Search after the fight The combat objective is not the whole mission. Inspect the scene and collect the relevant information before contacting Regina Jones so the investigation can be closed properly. Evidence

Cyberpsycho Sighting: Discount Doc overview

Cyberpsycho Sighting: Discount Doc is an optional investigation in Kabuki, where V tracks down the cyberpsycho and sends the results to Regina Jones.

This mission is one of the Cyberpsycho Sightings distributed by Regina Jones. It takes place in Kabuki, an especially dense part of Watson, and is built around a single hostile encounter rather than a long chain of objectives. The area around the target can make the approach feel more complicated than the mission itself, so it is worth identifying the combat space before committing to the fight.

The central objective is to find Chase Coley, survive the confrontation, and gather information from the scene afterward. The encounter supports a non-lethal approach, which is important if V is using blunt weapons, quickhacks, or other tools that can disable rather than kill. Once the area is safe, the investigation is completed by examining the available evidence and reporting back to Regina Jones.

Discount Doc is useful as a compact test of preparation and battlefield control. The target is a cyberpsycho rather than an ordinary gang opponent, so rushing into close range can be punishing. Stealth, cover, hacking, mobility, and careful healing management all provide safer ways to create openings without relying on a single build.

Where this sits

InvestigationLocate the reported cyberpsycho
EncounterSubdue Chase Coley
Follow-upReview evidence and contact Regina Jones
  1. 1Reach KabukilocationTravel to the mission area in Watson.
  2. 2Find Chase ColeyobjectiveFollow the objective marker into the encounter area.
  3. ●Resolve the sightingcombatDefeat or subdue the cyberpsycho.
  4. 4Report the findingsfollow-upSend the collected information to Regina Jones.

The mission is a short investigation-combat-report sequence rather than a multi-location quest.

Requirements

The mission requires access to the Kabuki area and the ability to handle a cyberpsycho encounter.

  • RequiredAccess to KabukiV must be able to travel through Watson and reach the mission marker in Kabuki.
  • RecommendedCombat preparationBring a reliable damage source, healing items, and a way to create distance or interrupt the target. The mission does not require one specific character build.
  • RecommendedEvidence awarenessAfter the fight, search the area and inspect the marked evidence instead of immediately fast-traveling away.

Objectives

  1. Go to the reported cyberpsycho sighting in Kabuki.Use the mission marker to reach the encounter area and look for the route into the hostile space.
  2. Defeat or subdue Chase Coley.Control the fight with cover, movement, hacking, or ranged pressure, and avoid a lethal finishing action if a non-lethal resolution is preferred.
  3. Search for information about the incident.Examine the relevant objects and data at the scene after combat ends.
  4. Send the information to Regina Jones.Complete the communication step to close the investigation and receive the mission follow-up.

Walkthrough

  1. 01

    Reach the cyberpsycho sighting

    Enter Kabuki and follow the sighting marker

    Travel through Kabuki toward the marked encounter area rather than searching the whole district manually. The objective marker leads toward the confined space where the cyberpsycho is active, and approaching from the marker side lets you identify nearby cover before combat begins.

    Location: Kabuki

  2. 02

    Prepare for the confrontation

    Survey the combat area before attacking

    Pause at the edge of the area and look for solid cover, escape routes, and objects that can interrupt the enemy’s line of sight. A direct sprint into the center gives Chase Coley the easiest opportunity to pressure V, while a measured approach leaves room to heal or reposition.

    Location: Kabuki encounter area

    TipQuickhacks, stealth attacks, and ranged weapons can open the fight without forcing V into immediate melee range.

  3. 03

    Defeat or subdue Chase Coley

    Engage Chase Coley on your terms

    Begin the encounter from cover or from a position that gives V a clear retreat path. Keep moving when the target closes distance, use the arena to break pursuit, and spend healing resources before V reaches critical health rather than waiting for a final hit.

    Location: Cyberpsycho encounter area

    Watch outDo not assume that an incapacitated cyberpsycho is safe to approach; a finishing attack can turn a non-lethal attempt into a lethal resolution.

  4. 04

    Survive the fight

    Maintain distance during the dangerous exchanges

    When Chase Coley advances, retreat around cover instead of backing into an enclosed corner. Close-range pressure is harder to answer when V has no route around the target, so create space first and attack during the recovery after an enemy push or exposed movement.

    Location: Cyberpsycho encounter area

    TipA stagger, blind, slow, or other control effect is most useful when it creates time to reload, heal, or move to a better angle.

  5. 05

    Secure the site

    Confirm the encounter is complete

    Wait for the combat state to clear and verify that the mission objective has advanced. If the objective remains active, scan the immediate area for a surviving hostile or an interaction that was missed during the fight.

    Location: Cyberpsycho encounter area

    Checkpoint
  6. 06

    Search for information

    Inspect the evidence at the scene

    Use the marked interaction points around the encounter site to collect the information connected with the sighting. This step is easy to overlook after a difficult fight, but the mission is not finished until the investigation data has been reviewed.

    Location: Kabuki encounter area

    Missable
  7. 07

    Report the incident to Regina Jones

    Send the report to Regina Jones

    Open the mission communication prompt once the evidence has been collected and send the findings to Regina Jones. The report is the closing step for this Cyberpsycho Sighting and triggers the payment and completion state.

    Location: After the Kabuki encounter

Mission mechanics

Discount Doc uses the standard Cyberpsycho Sighting structure: locate a hostile target, resolve one main combat encounter, investigate the aftermath, and report to Regina Jones. The mission therefore rewards a deliberate transition between combat and exploration. Treating the entire location as a battlefield can cause V to overlook the evidence that appears only after the target has been dealt with.

The encounter is compatible with both lethal and non-lethal play. For a non-lethal result, use attacks and quickhacks that incapacitate, then stop applying damage once the target is down. Do not use a contextual finisher unless you are certain it will preserve the outcome you want.

Build flexibility is one of the mission’s strengths. A netrunner can disable or weaken the target before relocating, a stealth-focused V can begin with an advantageous position, and a weapon-focused build can use cover and controlled bursts. Regardless of build, the safest pattern is to attack briefly, relocate before being surrounded, and heal while protected.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • The mission has a clear structure and can be completed without a long sequence of unrelated objectives.
  • The enclosed encounter area gives careful players meaningful opportunities to use cover, hacking, stealth, and movement.
  • A non-lethal resolution is available for players who want to subdue the cyberpsycho rather than kill the target.

Weaknesses

  • The fight can become difficult quickly if V enters without identifying a retreat route.
  • The evidence search is easy to miss when the player leaves immediately after combat.
  • Close-range attacks are risky when the target has space to pursue V and limit repositioning.

Best uses

  • Complete it as part of a Watson exploration route.
  • Use it to test a new crowd-control or stealth build in a contained fight.
  • Pair it with other Regina Jones activities when clearing optional content in Night City.

Encounter phases

  1. 1

    Approach

    Starts: Entering the marked Kabuki encounter area

    The sighting becomes active as V reaches the target zone. Use the approach to identify cover and avoid starting the fight from an exposed position.

    • Scan the area before crossing into the center.
    • Keep a retreat path open.
  2. 2

    Chase Coley confrontation

    Starts: Engaging the cyberpsycho

    The main phase is a one-target fight against Chase Coley. Rotate around cover, interrupt pressure when possible, and avoid spending every healing resource at the start.

    • Close-range pressureTell The target moves into V’s space and attempts to keep the fight at short range.Answer Create distance around cover and attack after reaching a safer angle.
    • PursuitTell The target continues advancing when V retreats directly.Answer Change direction, break line of sight, and avoid backing into a dead end.
    • Use control effects to buy time rather than standing still to trade damage.
    • Stop attacking once the target is incapacitated if you want a non-lethal result.
  3. 3

    Site investigation

    Starts: Combat ends

    The mission changes from combat to investigation. Search the immediate scene for marked evidence before leaving Kabuki.

    • Follow the updated objective marker.
    • Check the area even if no new enemy appears.

Chase Coley encounter

  • Location
    Kabuki
  • Health
    Not specified; the encounter uses the mission’s cyberpsycho combat scaling.

Do not meet Chase Coley in an extended, stationary exchange. Open from a defensible position, move when the target closes in, and use the surrounding space to separate damage windows from repositioning windows. For a non-lethal outcome, switch to disabling attacks and avoid the final takedown prompt after the target is incapacitated.

Weaknesses

  • No single universal weakness is required; the most reliable advantage comes from exploiting distance, cover, stealth, or quickhack control.

Rewards

  • Mission completion payment from Regina Jones
  • Street Cred and normal mission progression rewards

Completion checklist

  • Reach the marked Cyberpsycho Sighting location in Kabuki.The mission area is distinct from the rest of the district.
  • Defeat or subdue Chase Coley.Choose damage and finishing actions that match the desired lethal or non-lethal outcome.
  • Confirm that the combat objective has advanced.A remaining hostile or interaction can prevent the next objective from appearing.
  • Inspect the evidence at the scene.Do this before leaving the area or fast-traveling away.
  • Send the findings to Regina Jones.The report closes the sighting and triggers its completion rewards.

Failure conditions

  • V is incapacitated during the encounter.The combat section fails if V runs out of health. Reload the latest checkpoint or save and approach with more cover, healing, or crowd control.
  • V leaves before completing the investigation.Escaping the combat area may leave the evidence objective unfinished. Return to the marked site and inspect the remaining interaction points.
  • The target is killed when a non-lethal result was intended.A lethal finishing action or excessive damage can prevent the desired non-lethal resolution. Stop attacking after incapacitation and avoid contextual finishers.

On failure

The exact checkpoint position can vary with the player’s recent progress. Save before entering the encounter if you want a safer retry.

Rewards and drops

  • Eddies
    Completing the sighting and reporting the findings provides a payment from Regina Jones.
  • Street Cred
    The mission contributes to V’s Street Cred progression.
  • Investigation evidence
    The information recovered at the scene advances the report and closes the mission objective.

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Aftermath

Finish the report before moving on

The mission’s combat encounter and its investigation are separate parts of the same objective chain. After Chase Coley is no longer a threat, remain in the area long enough to inspect the evidence and send the findings to Regina Jones.

Trivia

  • Discount Doc is presented as a Cyberpsycho Sighting rather than a main-story mission.
  • The mission takes place in Kabuki, one of the Watson districts available for early exploration.
  • The Cyberpsycho Sighting missions use investigation evidence and a fixer report to frame their combat encounters as incidents for Regina Jones to track.

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