Key Takeaways
Lizzie is an Iconic Tech pistol, not a melee weapon. Its identity comes from a distinctive burst pattern and charge-based firing behaviour, making it most relevant to pistol and Tech-weapon builds in Cyberpunk 2077’s post-2.0 system.
Iconic Tech pistol
Lizzie belongs to the Tech pistol class and carries an Iconic weapon modifier. Its charged-fire behaviour, rather than a conventional melee moveset, is the feature that separates it from ordinary pistols.
Burst-focused firing pattern
The weapon fires a distinctive multi-projectile burst, while charging changes how that burst is delivered. This gives Lizzie a different handling rhythm from a standard semi-automatic pistol and rewards controlled charge timing.
Acquisition is tied to Lizzie’s Bar
Lizzie is obtained at in connection with the Automatic Love questline. The weapon’s availability depends on reaching the relevant location and quest context; its exact recovery conditions should be checked separately from the weapon’s combat mechanics.
Strong for Tech-pistol play
Because Lizzie combines a Tech weapon type with a high-volume burst pattern, it can suit a pistol-focused build that invests in charging, precision shooting, or Tech-weapon interactions. Its value depends on how reliably the player can use its charge window and projectile pattern.
Charge timing is its main limitation
Lizzie is less straightforward than a conventional pistol: its output and handling depend on managing the charge state rather than simply firing individual shots. Players who prefer immediate, predictable semi-automatic fire may find a standard pistol easier to control.
Its Iconic effect is part of its progression identity
Lizzie should be treated as an Iconic weapon with its own modifier and post-2.0 tier progression, not merely as a cosmetic version of a regular Tech pistol. Current tier and upgrade rules belong to the weapon’s progression section.
Different role from Power-pistol alternatives
Compared with a Power pistol such as Dying Night, Lizzie trades the latter’s conventional Power-weapon role for Tech charging and its own burst behaviour. The better choice depends on whether the build values charge mechanics or more direct pistol handling.
Overview
Lizzie is an Iconic Tech pistol in , not a melee weapon. Its defining role is a high-output charged sidearm whose unique effect adds extra projectile output to charged fire, making it distinct from ordinary pistols without requiring a DLC-only route.
Lizzie occupies the early-to-mid progression space as a named Iconic found at Lizzie's Bar during the main-story sequence associated with Automatic Love. It is a base-game weapon and is also usable in a Phantom Liberty playthrough, but it is not a Phantom Liberty-exclusive item. Its identity comes from the combination of Tech-weapon charging and an Iconic modifier that changes how charged shots behave, rather than from a separate quest reward system or a special weapon class.
As a Tech pistol, Lizzie is built around deliberate charge timing rather than treating every trigger pull as identical. Charged Tech shots can use the weapon system's cover-piercing behavior when fully charged, while Lizzie's own modifier increases the projectile output of charged fire. The practical result is a sidearm that rewards controlled bursts and favorable positioning: it can serve as a compact weapon for pressure against protected targets, but its value depends on managing charge windows instead of firing it like a conventional Power pistol.
Lizzie differs from ordinary Tech pistols because its Iconic effect gives charged attacks a more pronounced burst profile. It also differs from Power pistols, whose defining behavior centers on conventional ballistic fire and ricochet-related interactions, and from Smart weapons, which rely on target acquisition and compatible cyberware or targeting support. These are mechanical distinctions, not a universal ranking; the better choice depends on the character's attributes, perks, cyberware and preferred engagement distance.
Under the post-2.0 weapon system, Lizzie's displayed performance is tier- and upgrade-dependent, so the page should treat any damage or other numeric value as belonging to a stated weapon state rather than as a permanent universal figure. Its main progression relevance is therefore twofold: it provides an early named example of a Tech pistol with a distinctive charged-shot identity, and it can remain relevant for characters investing in , pistol play or charged-fire synergies. Exact acquisition details, current tier values and upgrade behavior belong in their dedicated sections rather than this overview.
Statistics
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Pistol |
| Subtype | Pistol |
| Technology | Tech |
| Ammo | Handgun Ammo |
| Stat Scaling | Tier-dependent |
| Iconic | Yes |
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Content Scope | Base game / free update |
Figures verified against Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
Compared to similar pistols
| Attribute |  Lizzie | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Pistol | Pistol | Pistol | Pistol | Pistol |
| Technology | Tech | Smart | Power | Power | Power |
| Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo |
| Iconic | Yes | Yes | — | — | — |
How to Obtain
- Automatic Love must have begun, or the relevant access to Lizzie’s Bar must otherwise be available in Act 2.
- The Dogtown Black Market Vendor recovery route requires the Phantom Liberty expansion and applies only if Lizzie is offered among the vendor’s missed-Iconic stock.
- 01Travel to Lizzie’s Bar in Kabuki, Watson, during the Act 2 mission Automatic Love. In the bar’s basement area, look for Lizzie resting on a table. This is a fixed world pickup rather than an enemy drop, vendor purchase, or quest-reward roll, so collecting it there is guaranteed when the weapon is present.
- 02If Automatic Love is already complete, return to Lizzie’s Bar and check the same basement location. Lizzie is not a branching mission reward, and the weapon can generally be collected independently of the mission’s dialogue choices or outcome; no NG+ mode, level gate, or separate weapon-unlock task is required.
- 03With Phantom Liberty installed, a missed Iconic weapon may be available through Dogtown’s Black Market Vendor under the expansion’s missed-Iconic recovery system. Treat this as an alternate recovery route rather than the primary acquisition method, and check the vendor’s current stock if Lizzie is no longer at the bar.
Availability
Cyberpunk 2077 base game — single-player campaign
Lizzie is part of the base game and does not require Phantom Liberty. Its displayed weapon tier follows the post-2.0 progression system rather than a single universally fixed tier. No separate difficulty or proficiency requirement is established for availability.
- Requires
- Reach Lizzie's Bar during the main-story progression associated with Automatic Love.
Mechanics and Handling
Lizzie is not a melee weapon. It is an Iconic Tech pistol, so its handling is defined by burst fire, charge timing, projectile spread and Tech-weapon cover interaction rather than by a melee moveset, reach, stamina attacks, blocking or parrying. The notes below use the post-2.0 weapon system and do not apply melee terminology to it.
Burst fire and projectile spread
Lizzie releases a burst of projectiles with each trigger pull instead of behaving like a conventional single-projectile handgun. This gives a successful burst substantial close-range impact, but the projectiles do not all occupy the same point of aim. The practical spread becomes more important as distance increases, so Lizzie rewards controlled engagement ranges and a stable firing position rather than indiscriminate rapid tapping.
The burst pattern also changes how misses occur. A partially misaligned shot may still connect with some of its projectiles, while a poorly controlled burst can distribute damage across several targets or place part of the attack outside a small target's hit area. This makes Lizzie forgiving at short range but less consistent for precision work than a pistol designed around one accurate projectile at a time.
Charging the Iconic attack
Lizzie's defining mechanical distinction is its charged firing mode. Holding the trigger builds a Tech shot, and the Iconic effect increases the number of projectiles released by the charged attack. The charged option therefore trades immediate response for a denser, more damaging burst when the player has time to prepare it. The exact output remains dependent on the weapon's tier and the current weapon-system rules, so projectile counts and damage values should not be treated as tierless constants.
Charging is most useful when an enemy is exposed, staggered or committed to an animation. It is less attractive when an opponent is already inside melee range or when the player must interrupt the charge to evade. A full charge also fits Tech-weapon play better than ordinary hip-fire: it creates a deliberate opening for a high-impact attack rather than replacing every normal trigger pull.
Tech handling and combat decisions
As a Tech weapon, Lizzie participates in the post-2.0 Tech charge-and-penetration rules. A sufficiently charged shot can interact with eligible cover, allowing the weapon to pressure enemies who are not fully exposed. Cover thickness, target position and the applicable Tech mechanics still matter; this is not a guarantee that every charged shot will pass through every surface.
Lizzie is consequently strongest when used as a close-to-mid-range burst pistol with brief pauses for charged attacks. Its projectile volume can punish exposed targets, while its spread and charge commitment make it a weaker choice for constant long-range precision or reaction shots against fast-moving enemies. The weapon does not have a melee skill, parry window, guard value or melee durability behaviour to document. Its relevant resource behaviour is that of a pistol using handgun ammunition, with the practical firing rhythm determined by burst release, charge timing and the normal reload cycle rather than by melee stamina consumption.
Upgrades and Variants
Strengths, Weaknesses and Best Uses
Strengths
- As an Iconic Tech pistol, Lizzie can use charged shots to exploit Tech-weapon cover penetration, letting it pressure enemies who are relying on partial cover.
- Its Iconic effect improves the payoff of fully charged attacks by adding an extra projectile, making deliberate charge timing more valuable than simply firing uncharged shots.
- The projectile effect gives a single trigger pull better burst potential at close to medium engagement distances, provided the extra projectile connects.
- Its handgun classification gives it access to pistol-focused perks and cyberware synergies that reward headshots, weak-point targeting and controlled use of charged attacks.
Weaknesses
- Lizzie's strongest behaviour depends on charging, so it is less convenient than an immediately responsive pistol when an enemy is already inside melee range or a target must be interrupted quickly.
- The additional projectile is not a guaranteed advantage at every distance: spread and imperfect aim can reduce the value of the Iconic effect against small or distant targets.
- Charging exposes the user to a commitment window and can reduce mobility or reaction speed compared with firing an uncharged sidearm.
- Its Tech-weapon identity makes it a poorer fit for builds that are invested specifically in Smart targeting or Power-weapon ricochet behaviour rather than charge mechanics.
Best uses
- Use Lizzie for controlled bursts against enemies behind cover, where a charged Tech shot can preserve pressure without requiring a clear line of sight to the whole target.
- It suits close-to-medium-range handgun play that alternates between quick uncharged shots and charged attacks when a high-value target presents a reliable opening.
- Choose it for a Tech-pistol or general handgun archetype built around charged attacks, headshots and weak-point damage; choose another sidearm when immediate fire, Smart targeting or Power ricochet is the main requirement.
Compared With Similar Weapons
| Attribute | Comrade's Hammer |  Doom Doom |  Her Majesty |  Dying Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and class | Single-shot explosive sidearm built around high-impact charged attacks | Aggressive close-to-mid-range revolver with multiple-projectile attacks and strong dismemberment potential | Stealth-focused smart sidearm with Optical Camo synergy | Accessible precision sidearm for conventional pistol play |
| Distinctive combat role | Shares Lizzie's Tech classification but trades sustained projectile output for a slower, more deliberate firing rhythm | Does not use Tech charging; its Power behavior favors immediate shots and ricochet-oriented pressure instead of Lizzie's charge timing | Provides targeting assistance and stealth utility, while Lizzie asks the player to manage charge timing and Tech weapon positioning | Lacks Lizzie's Tech charge behavior and projectile-focused identity, making it more straightforward to use but less specialized |
| How it compares with Lizzie | Choose it for burst damage and explosive impact rather than Lizzie's charged multi-projectile pressure | Choose it for direct, rapid close-range aggression when wall penetration is not the priority | Choose it for stealth approaches, guided shots, and Optical Camo-based play | Choose it when a simple Power-pistol setup is preferable to Lizzie's charge-dependent mechanics |
| Best reason to choose it instead | — | — | — | — |
Used In
- Lizzie's BarLizzie is found in the basement of Lizzie's Bar, the braindance club in Kabuki.
- The InformationThis main job establishes access to Lizzie's Bar and its basement, where Lizzie can be collected.
- Automatic LoveLizzie remains available at Lizzie's Bar during and after this continuation of the Evelyn Parker storyline.
- Lizzie WizzyThe weapon is associated with Lizzie Wizzy's venue and namesake bar; this does not establish that she personally carries it.
Lore and Design
Lizzie’s Bar and the Mox
Lizzie is thematically tied to , -run club in Kabuki where V meets Judy Alvarez during the investigation into Evelyn Parker’s disappearance. Its placement within the club gives the weapon a clear story association with that location and its community, rather than presenting it as an unrelated item discovered in Night City. The connection is primarily contextual: the game does not establish a separate biography for the weapon or identify a canonical former owner in the same way that some character-linked Iconics do.
Name and identity
The name “Lizzie” can suggest a connection to Lizzy Wizzy, but that interpretation is not established as canon by the weapon’s placement or known story material. The safer reading is that the weapon belongs to the visual and narrative identity of Lizzie’s Bar. Its distinctive appearance and Iconic status reinforce that local identity, while its Tech-pistol classification connects it to Cyberpunk 2077’s broader weapon design language rather than documenting a real-world model or a stated developer inspiration. No reliable developer commentary is established here that would support a stronger claim about its design origin.
