Key Takeaways
The RT-46 Burya is a Power revolver, not a melee weapon. Its identity comes from concentrating several projectiles into one trigger pull, making it a firearm for burst damage rather than sustained fire.
Burst-focused Power revolver
The Burya’s multi-projectile shot gives it strong front-loaded damage, but its performance should be assessed as a revolver rather than alongside blades or blunt weapons.
Its firing pattern defines the weapon
Each trigger pull releases the Burya’s distinctive clustered shot, so accuracy, ammunition use and follow-up timing matter more than a conventional revolver’s shot-by-shot rhythm.
Tier context is essential
In the post-2.0 weapon system, the Burya’s displayed stats vary by tier and related weapon state; an unqualified damage figure should not be treated as universal.
A standard weapon with separate Iconic relatives
The regular Burya is distinct from Iconic derivatives such as Comrade’s Hammer and Rosco, whose special effects and acquisition routes require separate evaluation.
Burst damage trades away sustained pressure
The Burya suits deliberate, high-impact shots, while conventional revolvers generally offer a more measured firing rhythm and may be easier to use when repeated follow-up shots are needed.
Overview
RT-46 Burya is a standard Power revolver in Cyberpunk 2077, built around heavy individual shots rather than sustained fire. Its compact, high-impact handling makes it a distinct handgun choice for players who prefer deliberate trigger pulls and close-to-mid-range precision.
The Burya belongs to the handgun category and uses the Power weapon framework. Its defining role is that of a hard-hitting revolver: each shot carries more commitment than the faster-firing alternatives, so missed shots are more costly and target selection matters. As a Power weapon, its rounds can interact with the environment through the game's ricochet system when the relevant conditions are met.
Compared with ordinary pistols and machine pistols, the RT-46 Burya is less suited to maintaining constant pressure and more suited to controlled bursts against priority targets. Its revolver handling also separates it from other handguns that rely on larger ammunition reserves, faster follow-up shots, or automatic fire. The weapon therefore rewards players who can manage pacing, positioning, and shot placement rather than simply holding the trigger.
The base RT-46 Burya is not an Iconic weapon. It should be distinguished from named Iconic revolvers that use the Burya family or a similar heavy-revolver role, since those weapons can have different effects, acquisition routes, and progression rules. This page concerns the standard weapon rather than treating an Iconic derivative as its default form.
The Burya can serve as a conventional handgun option during normal equipment progression, with its practical value depending on its current tier, available weapon effects, and the player's handgun-focused perks. Its exact performance is therefore state-dependent in the post-2.0 system. It is most relevant to builds that want a direct, high-impact Power handgun without committing to a full automatic sidearm, while players seeking faster sustained fire should look to other handgun classes.
Statistics
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Revolver |
| Subtype | Revolver |
| Technology | Tech |
| 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 revolvers
| Attribute |  RT-46 Burya | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Revolver | Revolver | Revolver | Revolver | Revolver |
| Technology | Tech | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo |
| Iconic | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
How to Obtain
- Cyberpunk 2077 post-2.0 weapon system; the required currency and a vendor inventory that lists the RT-46 Burya.
- No confirmed Phantom Liberty, NG+, or one-per-playthrough requirement. The weapon is not treated as a missable quest reward.
- 01Visit weapon vendors in Night City and check their handgun stock for the RT-46 Burya. Its available tier and whether it appears depend on current character progression and the post-2.0 vendor inventory; purchase it when listed. No particular mission, boss, or named vendor is required.
- 02The Burya can also appear as ordinary weapon loot from enemies and containers during gameplay. Loot acquisition is not a guaranteed drop, so checking weapon vendors is the more reliable route when the revolver is available. It is not tied to a single pickup location.
Availability
Base game, post-2.0 Story mode
The standard RT-46 Burya is a non-Iconic weapon that can appear through ordinary weapon acquisition and vendor inventories. Its available tier and price depend on progression and the relevant vendor inventory; no universal price is listed.
Phantom Liberty content
The RT-46 Burya is not exclusive to Phantom Liberty or Dogtown. Its tier and vendor availability remain progression-dependent under the post-2.0 weapon system.
Mechanics and Handling
Despite the melee label supplied for this page, the RT-46 Burya is a Power revolver in Cyberpunk 2077. Its handling is built around deliberate, high-impact shots rather than a sustained stream of fire. The weapon rewards controlled trigger timing and target selection more than close-range button-mashing.
Upgrades and Variants
Strengths, Weaknesses and Best Uses
Strengths
- Each shot delivers the deliberate, hard-hitting feel expected from a Power revolver, rewarding accurate placement rather than sustained fire.
- As a Power weapon, its shots can use Cyberpunk 2077’s ricochet behavior when the required angle, surface and compatible cyberware conditions are present.
- Its straightforward operation does not depend on Smart targeting or Tech charging, making it usable in a conventional handgun setup.
Weaknesses
- The revolver format limits sustained fire: missed shots and reload downtime are more punishing than with a high-capacity pistol or automatic weapon.
- Its slower, more deliberate firing rhythm makes close-range pressure and multiple exposed targets harder to manage than with faster handguns.
- Ricochet is situational rather than a guaranteed damage increase; open spaces, poor angles and unsuitable surfaces reduce the value of the Power weapon behavior.
Best uses
- Use it for deliberate single-target bursts against exposed enemies where accurate shots matter more than volume of fire.
- Choose it for a conventional handgun or Power Weapons setup that can exploit ricochet without requiring Smart targeting or Tech charging.
- Keep it as a strong swap weapon when a fight rewards controlled hits, while carrying a faster sidearm for crowds and sustained close-range engagements.
Compared With Similar Weapons
| Attribute | RT-46 Burya |  Overture |  Archangel | Malorian Arms 3516 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class / technology | Heavy-hitting Power revolver with a straightforward firing profile | Same broad revolver role, offering a conventional alternative to the Burya | Iconic revolver alternative with its own weapon-specific effect | Adjacent Power-handgun alternative rather than a direct revolver match |
| Distinctive role | Handgun builds that favor Power weapons and revolver handling | Power-pistol or revolver builds seeking a comparable class option | Handgun builds that want an Iconic revolver rather than a standard Burya | Players prioritizing an iconic pistol and its unique weapon behavior |
| Build fit | — | — | — | — |
Trivia
- The RT-46 Burya is manufactured by Techtronika, the same fictional arms company associated with several other weapons in Cyberpunk 2077. Its Russian-derived naming helps distinguish it from the otherwise similarly framed revolvers in the weapon roster.
- The Burya’s shot is implemented as a multi-projectile attack rather than a conventional single-bullet revolver shot. This unusual behavior is part of its weapon logic and is also inherited by related Burya variants, with each variant adding its own modifier.
