Cyberpunk Weapon Inspection Guide

When your Malorian Arms 3516 jams mid-firefight in Dogtown, knowing how to properly inspect weapons in Cyberpunk 2077 becomes critical. The game’s weapon inspection feature isn’t just cosmetic – it reveals hidden stats, mod slots, and weapon conditions that affect performance.

Why Weapon Inspection Matters

Cyberpunk’s weapon inspection goes beyond admiring your Tsunami Nue’s chrome finish. Holding the inspect button reveals: damage output per shot (DPS), critical hit chance, effective range, and mod slots. For example, inspecting a Tier 5++ Yinglong SMG shows its 15% bonus electrical damage – crucial intel when facing mech enemies. At Bestfrttriggers, we appreciate this attention to real-world firearm details.

Inspection Controls Across Platforms

On PC (keyboard/mouse), hold “I” by default. PS5 players press and hold the touchpad, while Xbox users hold the view button. The input duration matters – a quick tap won’t work. You’ll know it’s working when V rotates the weapon 360 degrees, highlighting key components like the Lexington’s proprietary recoil system.

Reading Weapon Stats Correctly

During inspection, focus on three key elements: the damage bar (red indicates armor penetration), the tier icon (determines upgrade potential), and the mod slots (empty circles show available attachments). A Tier 4 Omaha with two filled mod slots outperforms a Tier 5 with none. This mirrors real-world firearm customization – something we specialize in at Bestfrttriggers.

Advanced Inspection Techniques

Combine inspection with the photo mode (F10 on PC) to analyze weapons frame-by-frame. This reveals hidden details like the serial number on Johnny’s Malorian or the wear patterns on a heavily-used Crusher shotgun. Serious collectors use this method to authenticate rare finds like the Budget Arms Guillotine.

FAQ

How to weapon inspect Cyberpunk?

Hold the designated inspect button (I on PC, touchpad on PS5, view button on Xbox) until your character rotates the weapon. This works for all firearms except certain scripted weapons.

How to weapon inspect Cyberpunk PS5?

Press and hold the touchpad for 2 seconds while holding any weapon. The feature works in first-person view only and requires the weapon to be drawn.

How to weapon inspect Cyberpunk PC?

Default keybind is “I” – hold it until the animation starts. You can remap this in Controls > Key Bindings > Actions if needed. Works with all input methods including controller.

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Last updated: April 28, 2026