Key Takeaways
The DB-4 Igla is a tier-dependent Power shotgun whose value comes from close-range burst damage and Power-weapon handling rather than a unique Iconic effect.
Power shotgun role
Its pellet spread makes it most dependable at close range, while distance and target positioning reduce the value of each shot.
Ricochet-compatible technology
As a Power weapon, the Igla can use the game’s current Power-weapon ricochet behavior when the relevant cyberware and conditions are available.
Tier context matters
Displayed damage and other combat values vary by weapon tier in the post-2.0 system, so copies should be compared at matching tiers.
Burst with a limitation
The double-barrel design provides a compact close-range burst, but its limited shell capacity creates downtime if both shots are spent without securing the target.
Standard, not Iconic
The DB-4 Igla is a standard weapon rather than an Iconic with a named exclusive modifier; higher-tier copies are progression alternatives, not one fixed upgrade path.
Different from the DB-2 Satara
Compared with the Tech-based DB-2 Satara, the Igla emphasizes Power-weapon behavior instead of Tech weapon charging and penetration mechanics.
Overview
DB-4 Igla is a standard Power shotgun in Cyberpunk 2077. Its identity comes from a compact, close-range design built around conventional projectile behaviour rather than the charge mechanics of Tech weapons or the guided targeting of Smart weapons.
The Igla occupies the straightforward end of Cyberpunk 2077’s shotgun roster. It is a conventional firearm for players who want the immediate impact and short-range area pressure associated with a Power shotgun, without making its core operation dependent on a Smart-link targeting system or a Tech weapon’s charge cycle. As a standard weapon rather than an Iconic, it is primarily a practical progression and loadout choice rather than a named quest weapon with a singular story effect.
Its defining distinction is therefore its technology class. Power-weapon projectiles use ordinary ballistic behaviour, so the Igla’s handling is shaped by positioning, pellet spread and the timing of close-range attacks rather than homing functionality or charge-through-cover mechanics. That makes it easier to understand than the adjacent DB-4 Palica and DB-2 Satara, while also giving it a different role from those weapons even though all three belong to the same broad shotgun family.
The Igla is most naturally suited to encounters where the user can close distance and make each blast count. It is less a general-purpose firearm than a deliberate short-range option: its value comes from threatening enemies inside shotgun range, controlling immediate space and then changing weapons when the engagement opens up. The game’s post-2.0 weapon system makes its Tier and any applicable upgrade state relevant to its exact performance, but those changing values do not alter its basic identity as a Power shotgun.
This page treats the DB-4 Igla as the standard weapon listed in Cyberpunk 2077’s current post-2.0 framework, including the Phantom Liberty-era weapon system where applicable. It should not be conflated with an Iconic derivative, a special quest variant or another DB-series shotgun. Players comparing it with the DB-2 Satara or DB-4 Palica are comparing different technology approaches as well as different weapons: the Igla is the conventional Power option, while its relatives are defined by Tech or Smart behaviour.
Statistics
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Shotgun |
| Subtype | Shotgun |
| Technology | Power |
| Ammo | Shotgun Ammo |
| Stat Scaling | Tier-dependent |
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Content Scope | Base game / free update |
Figures verified against Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
Compared to similar shotguns
| Attribute |  DB-4 Igla | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Shotgun | Shotgun | Shotgun | Shotgun | Shotgun |
| Technology | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Ammo | Shotgun Ammo | Shotgun Ammo | Shotgun Ammo | Shotgun Ammo | Shotgun Ammo |
| Iconic | — | — | — | — | Yes |
How to Obtain
- Progress far enough for the relevant weapon tier to enter normal post-2.0 vendor and loot pools; no specific quest, boss, DLC, NG+, or character-level unlock is established.
- Vendor purchase is subject to the vendor's current inventory. No guaranteed drop, one-per-playthrough restriction, missable condition, or separate recovery route is established for the standard DB-4 Igla.
- 01Obtain the standard DB-4 Igla through ordinary Cyberpunk 2077 weapon acquisition: check regular weapon vendors across Night City and inspect weapons recovered from enemies or containers. Vendor inventory and dropped weapon tiers follow the post-2.0 progression system, so the shotgun may not appear immediately at low progression.
- 02If a vendor does not list the DB-4 Igla, revisit other weapon vendors after progressing and check later-tier inventory rather than looking for a dedicated quest marker. The standard DB-4 Igla is not tied to a named mission, boss reward, or single fixed pickup location in the available evidence.
Mechanics and Handling
The DB-4 Igla is a close-range Power shotgun whose handling is defined by its double-barrel format rather than by a charge mechanic, targeting system, or alternate firing mode. It delivers a concentrated burst of pellets at short distance, but its spread makes it less dependable as range increases. Treat each trigger pull as a commitment: a miss gives the target time to close or retaliate before the weapon is ready again.
Double-barrel firing pattern
The Igla's two-barrel layout gives it a small ready reserve and a deliberate firing rhythm. It can put out powerful close-range shots in quick succession, but it does not support sustained fire like larger automatic . This makes positioning important: use cover or movement to create a safe window for reloading after the available shots have been spent.
Spread, recoil, and range
As a shotgun, the Igla relies on pellet spread rather than pinpoint accuracy. At close range, keeping the reticle on the target's centre mass helps more pellets connect; at longer distances, the spread reduces consistency and individual pellet damage is less likely to produce the same stopping effect. Its recoil and short effective reach favour aggressive room-clearing over careful long-range engagements.
Power-weapon behaviour
The DB-4 Igla belongs to the Power weapon system, so it should be handled as a conventional ballistic firearm rather than a Tech charge weapon or a Smart weapon with guided targeting. Its appeal is immediate close-range impact and straightforward operation. Any benefit from Power-weapon interactions depends on the current perk and weapon-system rules; the Igla itself does not require Smart-link targeting or a charge cycle.
Upgrades and Variants
Strengths, Weaknesses and Best Uses
Strengths
- Its Power-shotgun design gives it a strong close-quarters role, where several pellets can connect with a nearby target instead of relying on precise single-shot aim.
- The double-barrel format provides immediate burst potential when an enemy is inside the weapon’s effective spread.
- As a Power weapon, it can take advantage of the game’s Power-weapon interactions, including ricochet support when the required cyberware and conditions are present.
Weaknesses
- Shotgun spread makes the Igla less dependable at medium or long range, especially when only part of the pellet pattern reaches the target.
- Its double-barrel layout limits sustained fire and creates more frequent reload windows than larger-capacity shotguns.
- The weapon’s close-range strengths are less useful against enemies who keep their distance or provide few safe approaches.
Best uses
- Use it for room entry, ambushes, and other short-range engagements where burst impact matters more than sustained fire.
- Pair it with a build that can close distance or control enemies, allowing the Igla to exploit its effective spread.
- Choose another shotgun or firearm when the encounter regularly demands repeated shots, precision at range, or sustained pressure.
Compared With Similar Weapons
| Attribute | DB-4 Igla | DB-2 Satara |  Crusher | L-69 Zhuo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | Close-range shotgun focused on direct pellet damage and straightforward handling | Double-barrel alternative whose charged shots support penetration through cover | Magazine-fed Power shotgun suited to sustained close-range fire | Smart shotgun that trades manual pellet placement for target-locking and homing behavior |
| Role and handling distinction | Choose it for a conventional Power-shotgun approach without Smart targeting or Tech charging | Prefer it when charged attacks and wall penetration matter more than simple Power-shotgun handling | Prefer it when reload cadence and repeated shots are more useful than the Igla’s compact burst profile | Prefer it for Smart-weapon builds with the required targeting support |
| Best reason to choose | — | — | — | — |
Used In
- SovereignIconic shotgun variant based on the DB-4 Igla.
- Suspected Organized Crime Activity: Just Say NoThis NCPD organized-crime activity is the acquisition route for Sovereign, the DB-4 Igla's Iconic variant.
- Denzel CryerLeader encountered in Suspected Organized Crime Activity: Just Say No; looting him provides Sovereign.
