Ajax

Key Takeaways

Ajax is a Militech Power assault rifle whose identity comes from sustained automatic fire and Cyberpunk 2077’s tiered weapon system, rather than a fixed universal stat line.

Power assault rifle

Ajax fires as a Power weapon, so its bullets can use the game’s ricochet behavior when the environment and firing angle support it.

Tier-dependent weapon

Its damage and other displayed combat values depend on the weapon’s current tier and upgrade state; a tierless Ajax stat line is not meaningful.

General availability

Ajax is a standard weapon obtained through ordinary loot and vendor availability rather than a single defining quest reward; exact stock and item values depend on progression and tier.

Sustained-fire role

The rifle suits players who want an automatic assault-rifle option for repeated shots at ordinary combat ranges, with Power-weapon behavior adding situational utility.

Environment-dependent advantage

Ricochet is not a universal damage increase: it depends on suitable surfaces and angles, so Ajax is less distinctive when those conditions are unavailable.

Moron Labe connection

Moron Labe is an Iconic weapon associated with the Ajax family, making it the relevant unique comparison when evaluating whether to stay with a standard Ajax.

Overview

Ajax is a standard Power assault rifle in . It provides a conventional automatic rifle option built around sustained gunfire and the Power weapon system, without the unique identity of an Iconic variant.

The Ajax occupies the straightforward assault-rifle role in Cyberpunk 2077: a general-purpose firearm for players who want automatic pressure without committing to a specialized weapon system. It is a standard weapon rather than a named Iconic, so its importance comes from its class behaviour and the tiered versions encountered during progression, not from a quest-specific modifier or a singular fixed build identity.

As a Power weapon, the Ajax belongs to Cyberpunk 2077's conventional ballistic technology family. Its shots use the Power system's interaction with the environment and targets, while the rifle's automatic format supports sustained fire rather than the deliberate timing associated with precision rifles. The practical result is a familiar middle-distance role: useful when the player needs repeated shots and flexible target engagement, but less specialized than Smart or Tech alternatives.

The Ajax differs from an SMG mainly in how it represents the assault-rifle slot rather than in a unique named effect. It is a reasonable reference point for comparing standard Power rifles with weapons that trade rifle handling for closer-range speed, charging mechanics, targeting assistance, or an Iconic modifier. Exact performance still depends on the weapon's tier and the current post-2.0 item system, so the name alone does not define one universal damage profile.

For that reason, the Ajax is best understood as a dependable baseline choice rather than a weapon whose value depends on a hidden quest interaction. It can suit a conventional rifle-focused character, especially when the player wants the Power category's behaviour without building around Smart targeting or Tech charging. Phantom Liberty-era tier progression can affect the version found or used, but the Ajax itself does not require a DLC-only identity to explain its core role.

How to Obtain

Before you start

No named mission, boss, region, Phantom Liberty gate, or NG+ requirement is established for Ajax.
Availability is progression- and tier-dependent; the exact minimum level or tier threshold should not be treated as confirmed here.
The weapon is not identified as missable or limited to one acquisition per playthrough.

01Acquire Ajax as a standard, non-Iconic Power Assault Rifle through ordinary weapon-vendor inventories or randomized weapon loot in Cyberpunk 2077's post-2.0 system. Check vendors and loot appropriate to V's current progression and weapon tier; the weapon does not have a single fixed pickup location established here.
02Because this is a standard weapon rather than a named quest reward, no guaranteed mission, boss drop, or one-time pickup route applies. Vendor stock and loot results can vary, so finding another Ajax may require checking additional vendors or continuing to loot.

Availability

Available through the standard tiered weapon pool

Cyberpunk 2077 base game, post-2.0 system

Ajax is not restricted to Phantom Liberty or a separate game mode. Exact vendor stock and prices vary by progression and are not listed without current in-game verification.

Requires: Character progression and the current item-tier system determine when Ajax variants can appear; no separate stat or proficiency requirement is established here.

Mechanics and Handling

The Ajax is a conventional automatic Power assault rifle. Its handling is built around sustained rifle fire rather than a charge mechanic, lock-on system, or alternate weapon action. It uses standard rifle ammunition, so its practical resource concern is maintaining a reserve during prolonged engagements rather than managing a weapon-specific resource.

The ordinary Ajax has no known Iconic weapon effect or bespoke skill to manage. Its behaviour therefore comes from its automatic fire pattern, Power-weapon properties, and the attachments available on the individual drop. Treating it as a standard weapon is important: any special behaviour associated with an Ajax-based Iconic should not be attributed to every Ajax.

Automatic fire and recoil

The Ajax fires automatically while the trigger is held. Short bursts are easier to keep on a target than extended fire, particularly when aiming at distant or small targets; sustained fire is more forgiving against nearby enemies but allows recoil and spread to become more noticeable. Its practical role is strongest at close-to-mid range, where the rifle can keep pressure on a target without the commitment of a shotgun or the slower handling of a precision weapon.

Aiming down sights improves deliberate target placement, while hip fire is better reserved for emergency movement, close threats, or targets that fill much of the sight picture. The weapon does not remove the need to control bursts: automatic fire remains less precise when the player continues firing without correcting the weapon's climb or spread.

Power-weapon interaction

As a Power weapon, the Ajax belongs to the firearm technology group associated with shots that can ricochet from surfaces when the relevant cyberware support is equipped. Ricochet is conditional rather than a guaranteed replacement for direct hits, and it is most useful when cover or an angled surface gives the player a viable secondary line of fire. Without the required support, the Ajax should be handled as a conventional automatic rifle rather than as a ricochet tool.

Reloads and ammunition

The Ajax uses a conventional detachable magazine and a standard reload cycle. Reloading during a lull is safer than emptying the weapon in the open, because automatic fire can consume ammunition quickly during crowd fights. Its shared rifle-ammunition pool also makes it easy to rotate to another compatible rifle, but this convenience means sustained use can compete with the rest of the loadout for the same reserve.

Upgrades and Variants

Strengths, Weaknesses and Best Uses

Strengths

Power-weapon behavior gives Ajax access to ricochet-based shooting when the relevant cyberware and conditions are available, adding angles that a straightforward line-of-fire weapon cannot use.
As an assault rifle, it supports sustained automatic fire rather than requiring a single-shot precision rhythm, making repeated hits practical against exposed targets.
Its conventional ammunition and handling make it a broadly usable choice without the targeting dependency of Smart weapons or the charge timing associated with Tech weapons.

Weaknesses

Sustained automatic fire can make recoil and spread more consequential than with a precision rifle, particularly when engaging small targets at longer distances.
It does not provide Smart homing or Tech weapon charge-and-penetration behavior, so it offers fewer built-in solutions for targets behind cover or difficult angles.
Automatic fire consumes ammunition more quickly than deliberate semi-automatic shooting, making uncontrolled bursts less efficient during extended encounters.

Best uses

Mid-range firefights where sustained fire can be directed at exposed enemies without demanding extreme precision.
General-purpose assault-rifle loadouts that want conventional Power-weapon handling rather than Smart targeting or Tech charging.
Encounters with useful ricochet surfaces, provided the character has the current equipment needed to exploit Power-weapon ricochet mechanics.

Compared With Similar Weapons

Attribute	Ajax	Copperhead	Masamune	Kyubi
Class / technology	Power	Power	Power	Power
Firing profile	Automatic fire	Automatic fire	Burst fire	Semi-automatic fire
Best comparison point	General-purpose choice for sustained mid-range engagements and Power-weapon ricochet gameplay.	A similar Power rifle with a comparable general-purpose role; choose between their individual handling and available modifiers.	Better suited to deliberate bursts and controlled fire than the Ajax's sustained automatic approach.	A more measured alternative for players who prefer deliberate shots over automatic fire.