Key Takeaways
Power SMG profile
Shigure is a Power-class submachine gun, built around automatic close-to-mid-range fire rather than deliberate single-shot precision.
Ricochet support
Its Power technology can support bullet ricochets, but practical use depends on the current ricochet-support cyberware and the available surface angles.
Shared ammunition pool
Shigure uses pistol/SMG ammunition, making ammo management relevant when it is carried alongside other weapons in that category.
Tier-sensitive performance
Post-2.0 Shigure performance depends on the weapon’s Tier and any applicable Plus state; damage and other numeric claims should not be treated as universal.
Best practical role
Its automatic fire makes it a practical choice for sustained pressure at close and medium distances, while longer-range engagements favor more precise weapon classes.
Compared with Power pistols
Compared with a Power pistol, Shigure generally offers more automatic pressure at the cost of the pistol’s more deliberate handling role; the comparison depends on each weapon’s Tier and roll.
Overview
Shigure is a standard Power submachine gun in Cyberpunk 2077, built for players who want a conventional automatic firearm without the targeting behavior of Smart weapons or the charge mechanics of Tech weapons.
Shigure occupies the compact-firearm role in Cyberpunk 2077's post-2.0 weapon system. As a submachine gun, it is intended for close-to-mid-range engagements where keeping a target under sustained fire matters more than the deliberate precision or long sightlines associated with rifles. Its page is useful primarily as a reference for its weapon category, tier-dependent behavior, and distinction from named or Iconic alternatives.
The weapon's defining identity is its Power classification. That places Shigure within the game's conventional ballistic weapon family rather than the Smart or Tech families: it does not need to be described as a homing weapon, and it should not be treated as a charge-focused firearm. Power-weapon interactions, including any ricochet behavior available through the current system, depend on the applicable cyberware and conditions rather than turning Shigure into a different weapon class.
In practical terms, Shigure suits a straightforward firearm approach. It can serve players who prefer to aim and fire directly while moving through encounters, especially when a compact automatic weapon is more appropriate than a precision rifle or a slower heavy firearm. Its exact effectiveness is not universal, because Cyberpunk 2077 evaluates ordinary weapons through tier and state context; the relevant tier must accompany any numerical comparison elsewhere on the page.
Shigure is therefore best understood as a conventional option within the SMG roster, not as a story-defined relic or a weapon whose identity depends on a single special effect. Comparisons should focus first on other SMGs and then on adjacent Power firearms, while keeping Smart targeting and Tech charge behavior separate. Any Iconic, upgraded, or differently named variant should be documented independently rather than folded into the standard Shigure entry.
Statistics
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Submachine Gun |
| Subtype | Submachine Gun |
| Technology | Power |
| 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 |  Shigure | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Submachine Gun | Submachine Gun | Submachine Gun | Submachine Gun | Submachine Gun |
| Technology | Power | Power | Smart | Smart | Power |
| Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo |
How to Obtain
- 01Shigure is obtainable as a standard firearm rather than through a confirmed named quest, boss reward, or one-time pickup. The exact vendor, fixed location, and progression gate are not reliably established here, so no specific shop or drop point should be treated as confirmed.
- 02Do not assume that a particular Shigure drop is guaranteed, missable, or recoverable through the Phantom Liberty black-market vendor. Check ordinary firearm availability only when a current in-game vendor inventory or loot source confirms it.
Mechanics and Handling
Shigure is a conventional Power submachine gun: its handling is built around sustained automatic fire rather than charge timing, smart targeting, or a weapon-specific alternate attack. It is most comfortable when the target is close enough for repeated hits to stay on target, while longer engagements make its automatic spread and recoil more noticeable.
Automatic fire and range control
Holding the trigger produces continuous fire, so short controlled bursts are useful when accuracy matters more than immediate volume. Keeping the trigger held can widen the weapon's practical spread and make follow-up shots less consistent, particularly against smaller targets or at longer distances. Shigure therefore rewards aggressive close-to-mid-range positioning rather than deliberate long-range fire.
Power-weapon behaviour
As a Power weapon, Shigure does not use Smart weapon tracking or Tech weapon charging. Its projectiles follow the normal ballistic behaviour of the Power category. Ricochet-related interactions depend on the relevant cyberware and trajectory support; the gun itself should not be treated as having guaranteed homing or automatic wall-bounce control.
Reloads, ammunition, and special effects
Shigure uses the ordinary reload cycle of its magazine-fed firearm class and has no known special reload sequence or resource mechanic that changes how ammunition is managed. The standard weapon also has no named weapon skill, charge attack, return mechanic, or built-in status effect to plan around. Any additional behaviour supplied by a rolled attachment or mod should be treated separately from the base weapon.
Upgrades and Variants
Strengths, Weaknesses and Best Uses
Strengths
- Smart targeting can guide its projectiles toward locked targets, reducing the need to lead moving enemies manually during close-to-mid-range fights.
- Its SMG role supports rapid pressure against exposed targets and makes it practical for mobile combat rather than stationary, precision-focused shooting.
- It benefits directly from a Smart Link and Smart Weapons perks, allowing a dedicated smart-weapon setup to reinforce its intended handling profile.
Weaknesses
- Its defining targeting behavior depends on Smart Link functionality and an established target lock; without those conditions, it loses much of its practical advantage over conventional firearms.
- The SMG format is less suitable for deliberate long-range engagements than a rifle or precision weapon, where spread and target distance matter more.
- Smart targeting does not remove the need to manage cover, line of sight, or target selection, so it cannot replace positioning in crowded encounters.
Best uses
- Close and mid-range encounters where enemies move frequently or appear from several directions.
- Run-and-gun play that combines Smart Link targeting with movement and short exposure windows.
- A Smart Weapons loadout that wants an automatic firearm for sustained pressure while reserving longer-range weapons for precision engagements.
Compared With Similar Weapons
| Attribute | Shigure | Warden |  Yinglong |  Pizdets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class and technology | Standard Smart SMG baseline without a weapon-specific Iconic effect asserted here | Closest non-Iconic alternative in the same Smart-SMG role | Adds a distinctive Iconic effect rather than serving only as a standard Smart-SMG option | An Iconic alternative with its own weapon-specific behavior |
| Distinctive comparison | General Smart-weapon use when target tracking is preferred | A comparable standard weapon for Smart-SMG builds | Players who want a unique Smart-SMG mechanic | Players comparing Shigure with a named Smart-SMG upgrade path |
| Best fit | — | — | — | — |
