Key Takeaways
The G-58 Dian is a conventional Smart submachine gun whose value comes from guided fire rather than a unique Iconic effect.
Smart targeting defines its role
Its Smart weapon system can guide rounds toward a locked target, making target acquisition and Smart Link compatibility central to its handling.
Cyberware is a practical requirement
The Dian’s tracking behavior depends on the player having the relevant Smart Link support; without it, its defining advantage is unavailable.
Strong against moving targets
Guided automatic fire gives the Dian a practical close-to-mid-range role when enemies are mobile or difficult to keep precisely aligned.
It is not a universal replacement
Smart targeting does not remove the need to manage lock-on, positioning, ammunition and weapon-system limitations, so conventional firearms remain valid alternatives.
Yinglong is the notable Iconic comparison
Yinglong is the Dian family’s Iconic counterpart, adding a distinct reason to compare the standard weapon with its specialized variant rather than treating them as identical.
Overview
The G-58 Dian is a standard Smart submachine gun in Cyberpunk 2077. It serves as a compact automatic weapon for close-to-mid-range fights, trading the direct handling of Power SMGs for Smart-weapon targeting assistance.
The Dian belongs to the Smart weapon family rather than the Power or Tech categories. Its defining behaviour is guided fire: with the appropriate targeting support, its rounds can track marked targets instead of relying entirely on manual aim. That makes it most relevant to builds and players who want automatic fire with less demanding target alignment.
As a standard weapon, the G-58 Dian is part of the regular firearm progression rather than a named Iconic with a unique quest identity. Its role is practical and replaceable: it can fill the Smart-SMG slot while the player waits for, or chooses not to use, a more specialised weapon. Its effectiveness therefore depends on its current tier and the character’s Smart-weapon support, not on a permanent signature effect.
Compared with a Power SMG, the Dian’s main distinction is its targeting technology rather than ricochet behaviour. Compared with a Tech weapon, it is not defined by charging shots or charged penetration. Those differences matter more than a simple damage comparison because they change how the weapon supports movement, target selection and perk investment.
The Dian is a straightforward choice for close engagements where automatic fire and Smart targeting are useful. It is less distinctive for players who prefer manual-aim weapons, charged attacks or a named Iconic effect. The page treats it as the standard G-58 Dian, not as the separate Iconic Smart-SMG variants associated with the same weapon family.
Statistics
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Submachine Gun |
| Subtype | Submachine Gun |
| Technology | Smart |
| Ammo | Handgun Ammo |
| Stat Scaling | Tier-dependent |
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Content Scope | Base game / free update |
Figures verified against Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
Compared to similar submachine guns
| Attribute |  G-58 Dian | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Submachine Gun | Submachine Gun | Submachine Gun | Submachine Gun | Submachine Gun |
| Technology | Smart | Power | Smart | Power | Power |
| Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo |
How to Obtain
- No specific quest, boss, Phantom Liberty, or NG+ requirement is established for the standard G-58 Dian; its availability follows the current post-2.0 weapon-vendor and loot system.
- 01Check weapon vendors in Night City for the G-58 Dian when their inventory offers it. Vendor stock is progression- and tier-dependent, so the weapon may not appear on the first visit; leave and return after further progression or inspect other weapon vendors rather than treating one shop as its permanent source.
- 02The G-58 Dian can also appear through ordinary weapon loot as you progress. No fixed mission, boss, guaranteed drop location, or single named vendor is established here, so do not rely on a specific encounter for a guaranteed copy.
Availability
Cyberpunk 2077 base game, post-2.0 weapon system
Vendor availability and displayed weapon tier follow the current progression-based loot and vendor system; no universal price or fixed unlock level is listed here.
- Requires
- No Phantom Liberty or specific story-mission requirement is established for the standard G-58 Dian.
Mechanics and Handling
The G-58 Dian is a Smart submachine gun, so its defining handling feature is target acquisition rather than a charge mechanic or alternate firing stance. With the appropriate support, the weapon can lock onto eligible targets and guide its projectiles toward them. This reduces the need for perfect manual tracking, but it does not make every shot inevitable: target availability, aim direction, distance and the weapon’s normal spread still affect practical results.
Smart targeting and engagement distance
The Dian is most naturally used in close- to medium-range fights, where an SMG’s automatic fire can keep pressure on a target while smart tracking helps maintain contact during movement. Smart guidance is especially useful when enemies are strafing or when the player is repositioning, but it should not be treated as a substitute for choosing a clear target. Cover, obstructions and poor target acquisition can still interrupt the weapon’s practical effectiveness.
Its targeting system also does not remove the need to manage recoil and spread. Sustained fire is more forgiving than with a purely manual precision weapon, yet controlled bursts or brief pauses remain useful when the target is distant, partially exposed or surrounded by several possible lock-on targets. Aim for the intended enemy before committing to a long burst rather than relying on the weapon to resolve a crowded encounter automatically.
Magazine use and reload rhythm
The G-58 Dian uses conventional firearm ammunition and a magazine-fed reload cycle. Its handling therefore revolves around deciding when to stop firing and reload, rather than managing a charge meter or a reusable special projectile. Automatic fire can empty the magazine quickly during aggressive pushes, so reloads are safest behind cover or during a transition between targets.
The Dian’s smart behavior is its main system-level requirement. Without the cyberware support needed for smart targeting, it should not be chosen for the expectation of reliable homing fire; its role then becomes closer to that of a conventional automatic weapon. Build and cyberware choices that support are consequently more important to its handling than effects intended for Tech charging, Power ricochet or precision single-shot play.
Upgrades and Variants
Strengths, Weaknesses and Best Uses
Strengths
- Smart targeting can guide the G-58 Dian’s rounds toward acquired targets, helping maintain pressure on moving enemies when Smart Link functionality is active.
- As an SMG, it supports mobile close- to mid-range engagements without requiring the deliberate aim associated with precision rifles.
- Automatic fire makes it useful for quickly applying repeated hits while repositioning or fighting through clustered encounters.
Weaknesses
- Its guided-fire advantage depends on access to Smart Link functionality; without that support, it loses the defining benefit of the Smart weapon class.
- Sustained automatic fire can consume ammunition quickly, making ammo management more important than with slower-firing firearms.
- The SMG format is a weaker fit for careful long-range precision, where a suitable rifle or precision weapon offers more control.
Best uses
- Use it for mobile close- and mid-range fights against targets that are moving between cover or difficult to track manually.
- Pair it with a Smart Weapons-focused setup when reliable target acquisition matters more than maximizing precision at long range.
- Choose it for encounters that reward sustained automatic pressure, while carrying a more controlled weapon for distant or highly exposed targets.
Compared With Similar Weapons
| Attribute | G-58 Dian |  Pizdets |  Yinglong | Shingen Mark V |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class / technology | Compact smart-SMG profile for tracking targets at close to medium range | Rewards maintaining aim on the same target | Can trigger EMP effects that disrupt cyberware | Uses explosive smart ammunition and can pressure clustered enemies |
| Distinguishing comparison | Players wanting guided fire without moving to a heavier smart weapon | Focused single-target damage and deliberate target selection | Crowd control and builds that benefit from electronic disruption | Aggressive area damage against groups rather than a compact general-purpose role |
| Best fit | — | — | — | — |
