Key Takeaways
The SOR-22 is a standard Power precision rifle for deliberate, accurate fire rather than sustained automatic suppression.
Power precision rifle
Its Power technology gives the SOR-22 access to the game’s ricochet-oriented firearm behaviour, while its precision-rifle class favors controlled shots at medium to long range.
Tier-dependent weapon
Its displayed combat values depend on the weapon’s current Tier and Plus level, so the SOR-22 has no single universal damage profile.
Accuracy over volume
The rifle’s role is built around accurate, high-impact shots, but its slower firing rhythm makes missed shots more costly than with an assault rifle.
Build consideration
Power-weapon cyberware and perks that support ricochet or precision shooting are the relevant upgrade path; Smart- and Tech-weapon bonuses do not apply to its technology class.
Standard availability
As a non-Iconic weapon, the SOR-22 is obtained through ordinary weapon availability routes rather than a unique Iconic quest chain; its exact Tier depends on progression and source.
Compared with assault rifles
The SOR-22 trades sustained automatic fire for a more deliberate precision role, making it a better fit for controlled engagements than close-range spray.
Overview
SOR-22 is a standard Tech precision rifle in Cyberpunk 2077. It occupies a deliberate middle ground between ordinary precision fire and the cover-piercing behavior associated with Tech weapons, rewarding deliberate shots without making the rifle an Iconic or story-exclusive item.
The SOR-22 is a conventional, non-Iconic precision rifle built around Cyberpunk 2077’s Tech weapon system. Its defining behavior is the ability to charge shots for improved penetration through cover, giving it a role that differs from a basic Power precision rifle even when both are used for careful, accurate fire. That distinction matters most in encounters where enemies are protected by environmental cover rather than standing in the open.
As a precision rifle, the SOR-22 is better understood as a deliberate mid- to long-range option than as a general-purpose automatic weapon. Its handling asks the player to create firing windows, place shots accurately, and decide whether a normal shot is sufficient or whether charging is worth the additional commitment. The weapon therefore supports a methodical rifle approach without requiring the unique effects, quest context, or build identity associated with an Iconic weapon.
The SOR-22 belongs to the ordinary weapon pool rather than serving as a named quest reward or a special derivative of another rifle. That makes it a progression and loadout choice: its value comes from the Tech framework and precision-rifle role, not from a one-off narrative effect. Exact performance still depends on the weapon’s current tier and the post-2.0 ruleset, so the rifle should be assessed in the context of the tier at which it is obtained rather than through a single universal stat line.
Compared with Power precision rifles, the SOR-22 exchanges their characteristic interaction with shots and cover for Tech charging and penetration. Smart weapons occupy a different role again, using targeting assistance rather than asking the player to solve the same firing problem manually. The SOR-22 is consequently most distinct when the player wants a conventional precision weapon with Tech utility, while retaining direct control over aim and shot timing. It is available within the base game’s weapon ecosystem and is not presented here as a Phantom Liberty-exclusive variant.
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Statistics
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Precision Rifle |
| Subtype | Precision Rifle |
| Technology | Power |
| Ammo | Heavy Ammo |
| Stat Scaling | Tier-dependent |
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Content Scope | Base game / free update |
Figures verified against Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
Compared to similar precision rifles
| Attribute |  SOR-22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Precision Rifle | Precision Rifle | Precision Rifle |
| Technology | Power | Tech | Power |
| Ammo | Heavy Ammo | Heavy Ammo | Heavy Ammo |
| Iconic | — | Yes | Yes |
How to Obtain
- Cyberpunk 2077 with the post-2.0 weapon system; the SOR-22 is available as a standard base-game firearm and has no known Phantom Liberty, NG+, or mission-completion gate.
- No fixed price, guaranteed vendor refresh, one-per-playthrough condition, or missable acquisition route is established for this standard weapon.
- 01Visit Robert Wilson's 2nd Amendment weapon shop in Kabuki, Watson, and check the rifle inventory for the SOR-22. As a standard firearm, its appearance depends on the vendor's progression- and tier-scaled stock rather than a fixed guaranteed listing.
- 02If Wilson does not offer it, check other Night City weapon vendors and standard firearm loot as your character progresses. Vendor and loot availability is not a guaranteed single-location drop, so no particular enemy, mission, or boss is required.
Availability
Base game, post-2.0 Story mode
The standard SOR-22 can appear through the base game's general firearm loot and vendor pools. Its availability, tier, and displayed statistics follow the current progression and tier rules rather than a single universal item state.
- Requires
- No Phantom Liberty ownership or fixed character-stat requirement is required.
Mechanics and Handling
The SOR-22 is a conventional Power precision rifle: it relies on deliberate, accurate shots rather than charge mechanics, homing rounds, or a weapon-specific alternate attack. Its handling is best suited to controlled engagements at medium and long range, where the user can take advantage of sightlines and target exposure instead of treating it like an assault rifle.
Semi-automatic precision fire
The SOR-22 uses a semi-automatic attack pattern. Each shot is triggered separately, allowing the shooter to pace fire and correct aim between rounds. This makes trigger discipline more useful than sustained-fire techniques, particularly when engaging weak points or attempting headshots. The rifle does not have a documented burst sequence or charge-up stage that changes its shot behaviour.
Power-weapon projectile behaviour
As a Power weapon, the SOR-22 uses conventional ballistic projectiles rather than Tech weapon charge penetration or Smart weapon target-seeking. Power-weapon ricochet behaviour is part of the wider Cyberpunk 2077 weapon system and depends on the relevant cyberware and combat setup; it should not be treated as a unique SOR-22 passive. Without that support, the rifle is primarily a direct-fire precision weapon.
Range, recoil, and follow-up shots
The rifle's role favours aiming through a sight and placing individual shots at exposed targets. Its precision-rifle profile makes it less natural for close-quarters spray, where a faster-firing weapon can recover from misses more easily. At longer distances, the practical limit is usually the player's ability to maintain aim and track movement rather than a special falloff rule unique to this model. No weapon-specific recoil override or hidden conditional damage effect is established here.
Reload and resource handling
The SOR-22 is magazine-fed and consumes standard rifle ammunition. Its reload is a normal inventory-weapon reload rather than a distinctive shell-by-shell, heat, charge, or throwable-recovery system. Because the exact magazine, reload-time, and tier-scaled damage values are version-sensitive, this section does not assign numeric handling claims to those behaviours.
Strengths, Weaknesses and Best Uses
Strengths
- Charged shots can penetrate cover, letting the SOR-22 pressure enemies who would otherwise be protected by hard cover.
- Its precision-rifle format favors deliberate, accurate shots at medium and long distances rather than relying on sustained automatic fire.
- As a Tech weapon, it benefits from a loadout built around charging and Tech-weapon mechanics.
Weaknesses
- Charging delays the shot and makes the weapon less responsive when an enemy suddenly closes distance or changes position.
- The precision-rifle handling is less forgiving at close range than an SMG, shotgun, or other weapon designed for fast target switching.
- Uncharged fire gives up the SOR-22’s main cover-penetration advantage, so its distinctive mechanic is less valuable against exposed targets.
Best uses
- Cover-heavy encounters where charged shots can reach enemies behind protection.
- Medium- to long-range engagements that allow time to line up individual shots.
- Tech-weapon loadouts for players who can create distance and deliberately exploit charge-based firing rather than needing immediate close-quarters response.
Compared With Similar Weapons
| Attribute | SOR-22 |  Widow Maker |  Breakthrough |  Overwatch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | Power | Tech | Tech | Power |
| Role and handling | Semi-automatic precision rifle for deliberate mid- to long-range shots | Precision rifle with a more deliberate charge-based rhythm | Precision-rifle alternative centered on charged, cover-oriented shots | Adjacent sniper-rifle option with a longer-range, slower-paced role |
| Distinctive behavior | Power ammunition can ricochet; the weapon has no Iconic modifier by default | Its Iconic behavior modifies charged firing and can produce multiple projectiles | Its Iconic effect emphasizes shooting through cover and lining up targets | Uses the Power weapon system but is built around sniper engagement distances |
| Best fit | Players who want a straightforward precision rifle without charge or targeting mechanics | Tech-focused builds that can exploit charged shots rather than a conventional Power rifle pattern | Players who value penetration and prepared firing positions | Players who prefer extreme-range precision over the SOR-22's more flexible rifle role |
