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Second Conflict

Second Conflict is a Cyberpunk 2077 side mission in which V accompanies Nancy to Totentanz while Johnny Silverhand revisits the unresolved history of Samurai.

RoleA story mission in the Johnny Silverhand and Samurai questline
Statuspublished
Importancesupporting
RewardProgression in Johnny Silverhand's side-mission storyline
TimeNot verified
  • GameCyberpunk 2077
  • Mission typeSide mission
  • Primary locationTotentanz
  • QuestlineJohnny Silverhand and Samurai
  • PrerequisiteHoldin' On
  • Boss fightNone known
  • DifficultyModerateEditorial classification; not an in-game rating

Exact completion time, rewards and availability conditions are not verified in the supplied source pack.

Key takeaways

These are the practical points to remember before entering Totentanz.

  • Follow Nancy's lead Nancy is the mission's immediate contact and the safest guide through the club's social situation. Stay close to the objective markers and do not treat every person in Totentanz as an enemy by default.
  • Earlier Maelstrom choices matter The state of Totentanz can reflect choices made during The Pickup. A hostile or altered club situation may change how the approach unfolds, while a less hostile outcome can preserve more room for conversation.
  • Listen for Samurai context The mission adds background to Johnny Silverhand's former band and its members. Several of its most important developments arrive through dialogue rather than loot or combat.
  • Expect continuation rather than closure Second Conflict advances the Samurai storyline and points toward the next mission. It is best approached as one chapter in a connected chain rather than as a standalone contract.

Second Conflict overview

Second Conflict takes V and into Totentanz as the -related storyline continues and Johnny Silverhand confronts more of his past.

Second Conflict is a side mission in Cyberpunk 2077 that follows the events of Holdin' On. Its focus is less on a conventional combat objective and more on revisiting the people, venues and tensions connected to Johnny Silverhand's former band, Samurai. V accompanies Nancy to Totentanz, a Maelstrom-controlled club, while Johnny's memories and opinions remain an important part of the mission's tone.

The mission's central progression is built around reaching Nancy inside Totentanz and dealing with the club's occupants. The exact social atmosphere and the possibility of violence can depend on how V previously handled events involving Maelstrom, so players should not assume that every playthrough uses the same entrance or conversation path. Remaining observant during the approach helps preserve the mission's investigative and conversational flow.

Second Conflict is also a bridge in the wider Johnny Silverhand questline. It develops the history behind Samurai and sets up the next stage of the reunion storyline rather than functioning as a self-contained job with a major boss encounter. Players who want the full context should complete the preceding Samurai-related missions and pay attention to Nancy's conversations, Johnny's interjections and the references to the band's former members.

Where this sits

Preceding missionHoldin' On
Current missionSecond Conflict
Following missionA Like Supreme
  1. 1Holdin' OnpreviousThe preceding Samurai-related mission
  2. ●Second ConflictcurrentThe current mission
  3. 3A Like SupremenextThe next known mission in the chain

Second Conflict is the middle chapter of this section of the Samurai reunion storyline.

Requirements

Second Conflict is tied to the Johnny Silverhand and Samurai side-mission chain.

  • RequiredComplete Holdin' OnThis is the known preceding mission in the chain and is required for the storyline to advance into Second Conflict.
  • RecommendedBe prepared for a variable Totentanz encounterThe club's occupants and the tone of the approach can be affected by earlier decisions involving Maelstrom, particularly events connected to The Pickup.
  • RecommendedBring a combat-ready loadoutThe mission is not defined by a dedicated boss battle, but a hostile version of the club sequence can create combat, making ordinary defensive preparation useful.

Objectives

  1. Meet Nancy at TotentanzTravel to the club and begin the mission conversation with Nancy.
  2. Enter TotentanzProceed into the Maelstrom venue using the available approach for the current playthrough.
  3. Find Nancy inside the clubMove through the club and follow the objective while monitoring the local occupants and dialogue.
  4. Deal with the situation at TotentanzUse dialogue or combat as the encounter demands, with the outcome influenced by earlier Maelstrom decisions.
  5. Leave Totentanz with NancyOnce the conversation and club sequence are complete, exit the venue to finish this chapter of the storyline.

Walkthrough

  1. 01

    Meet Nancy at Totentanz

    Travel to Totentanz and meet Nancy

    Go to Totentanz and speak with Nancy at the mission marker. The opening conversation establishes why she is at the club and places V in the middle of another episode connected to Samurai and Johnny Silverhand.

    Location: Outside Totentanz

    TipRead through the opening dialogue instead of rushing inside; it provides context for the people V is about to encounter.

  2. 02

    Enter Totentanz

    Enter the club

    Follow Nancy into Totentanz and proceed through the venue. The club's condition and the behavior of its occupants can differ according to earlier choices in The Pickup, so keep your weapon holstered when the game permits and watch for dialogue prompts.

    Location: Totentanz entrance

    Watch outA previous hostile outcome involving Maelstrom can make this approach more dangerous and may turn the club sequence into a fight.

  3. 03

    Find Nancy

    Move through Totentanz toward Nancy's contact

    Continue through the club using the marked route rather than exploring every side room first. Totentanz is an enclosed, crowded environment, so enemies can appear at close range if the situation becomes hostile; use cover and avoid pushing beyond Nancy's position before the conversation is ready.

    Location: Interior of Totentanz

    TipThe objective marker is more reliable than trying to identify the correct route from the club's identical industrial spaces.

  4. 04

    Deal with the situation at Totentanz

    Resolve the encounter inside Totentanz

    Speak with the relevant Maelstrom representative when the mission directs you to do so, then respond to the situation that follows. Depending on the prior state of the club, V may be able to continue through conversation or may have to fight their way through the venue.

    Location: Totentanz interior

    Watch outIf combat begins, the tight rooms and nearby hostiles make grenades and automatic weapons risky at close range; separate targets before advancing.

  5. 05

    Speak with Nancy

    Finish the conversation with Nancy

    After the club sequence, regroup with Nancy and listen to the discussion about Samurai's past. This dialogue is the main narrative payoff of the mission and also prepares the next chapter of the reunion storyline.

    Location: Totentanz

    TipDo not leave the area immediately after the last fight; wait for the conversation and the next objective to update.

  6. 06

    Leave Totentanz

    Leave Totentanz

    Exit the club once Nancy's objectives are complete. The mission concludes after the pair leaves the immediate Totentanz sequence, with the Samurai storyline continuing into A Like Supreme.

    Location: Totentanz exit

    Checkpoint

Mission mechanics

Second Conflict uses a conversation-led structure inside a hostile faction's stronghold. The mission asks the player to navigate social pressure and confined interiors rather than solve a large environmental puzzle, so positioning and patience are more valuable than searching for a hidden mechanism.

The most important variable is the earlier state of Totentanz. Decisions made during The Pickup can change which figures are present and whether the club is immediately hostile. This does not remove the need to be ready for combat, but it means the same objective can feel like either a tense conversation or a direct assault.

The mission also relies on Johnny Silverhand's presence as a narrative lens. His reactions add perspective on Samurai's history, while supplies the immediate reason for visiting Totentanz. The result is a mission whose progression is carried by dialogue, character history and the consequences of prior faction choices.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • The mission expands the Samurai storyline through character dialogue rather than relying only on exposition in a terminal or shard.
  • Totentanz provides a distinctive, claustrophobic setting that makes the social encounter feel separate from ordinary open-world jobs.
  • Earlier choices involving Maelstrom can give the mission different levels of tension and hostility.

Weaknesses

  • The mission offers limited traditional loot-focused progression compared with combat-heavy gigs.
  • The club layout can be difficult to read during a hostile sequence because the interiors are tight and visually busy.
  • Its narrative value depends on the player already knowing the Johnny Silverhand and Samurai storyline.

Best uses

  • Play it as part of the complete Johnny Silverhand side-mission chain.
  • Finish the dialogue before searching the venue so the objective progression remains clear.
  • Treat the Totentanz approach as a consequence-sensitive encounter rather than assuming combat is mandatory.

Choices and consequencesSpoilers

  • Resolve The Pickup peacefully or violently

    The earlier outcome affects the state of Totentanz and can alter who is present, how the club reacts to V and whether the Second Conflict sequence leans toward conversation or combat.

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  • Use dialogue when the club permits it

    A non-hostile approach allows more of the mission's character-focused material to play out before V leaves with Nancy.

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  • Fight through Totentanz if the encounter turns hostile

    A violent route can still advance the mission, but it changes the immediate flow of the visit and may remove the opportunity for some conversations with the club's occupants.

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Failure conditions

  • V is killed during a hostile Totentanz sequenceReload the latest checkpoint or save and repeat the encounter with more attention to cover, enemy positions and the club's narrow sightlines.
  • V attacks before the intended conversation can beginAn unnecessary attack can force the mission into a combat route or make the venue hostile. If preserving dialogue is important, reload a save from before entering or before drawing a weapon.
  • V leaves the objective area too earlyThe mission may not advance until Nancy's conversation and the Totentanz sequence are complete. Return to the marked area and wait for the next objective rather than traveling away.

On failure

Checkpoint placement and the exact fail-state wording are not verified in the supplied source pack; save before entering Totentanz if you want to preserve both dialogue and combat options.

Rewards and drops

  • Mission progression
    Completing Second Conflict advances the Johnny Silverhand and Samurai side-mission storyline toward A Like Supreme.
  • Narrative information
    The mission reveals additional context about Samurai, its former members and the unresolved history surrounding Johnny Silverhand.
  • Combat loot
    Any ordinary weapons, armor or consumables obtained during a hostile Totentanz route depend on the encounter state and are not confirmed here as unique mission rewards.

Characters in this mission

AftermathSpoilers

The Samurai storyline continues

Second Conflict does not provide a final resolution to Johnny Silverhand's history with Samurai. Its conclusion moves the storyline toward A Like Supreme, so players seeking the full outcome should continue the chain rather than treating the departure from Totentanz as the end of the arc.

Trivia

  • The title Second Conflict reflects the mission's connection to the continuing disputes and unfinished history surrounding Samurai.
  • Totentanz is both a physical mission location and a reminder that V is entering Maelstrom's territory rather than a neutral meeting space.
  • The mission can feel substantially different depending on how the player handled the earlier conflict with Maelstrom in The Pickup.

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