How to Upgrade Iconic Weapons in Cyberpunk 2077

Open Crafting → Upgrades, select an Iconic weapon, and spend the listed Item Components to raise it to the next tier. The preview shows which weapon you are changing and what the upgrade costs. If an ordinary weapon does not appear in the list, look for its Iconic label. In the Update 2.0 crafting system, ordinary weapons cannot be upgraded through this tab.

1. Choose a weapon worth upgrading

Inspect the weapon in your inventory and confirm that it is Iconic. Look at the effect that makes it distinctive and decide whether you use it regularly. Upgrading a favorite weapon can keep it useful as you find stronger gear. If you picked it up for a collection and rarely use it, save the components for a weapon you take into missions.

Compare it with the other weapons you carry. A higher-tier ordinary weapon might work better immediately, but the Iconic may have an effect that fits a particular build. Try the Iconic in a short fight before spending enough materials to raise it several times. Make sure you like the way it handles and that it fits the perks you already use.

2. Open the Upgrades tab and review the cost

1. Open the character menus and go to Crafting.
2. Switch to Upgrades.
3. Select the Iconic weapon you want to improve.
4. Check the proposed tier, stat preview, and component requirement.
5. Confirm the upgrade and inspect the weapon again afterward.

Check the tab before troubleshooting a missing weapon. The regular crafting list is for creating items from specs. Upgrades is for improving eligible equipment you already own. The result comes from the weapon you selected, so read the name if you have several similar pistols or rifles in your inventory.

3. Gather the right Item Components

CD PROJEKT RED describes disassembly as a way to obtain components at the tier of the item you break down. Check the item first and keep anything you might still use. Break down spare loot you are willing to lose, then compare your material balance with the cost in the upgrade preview. If the menu requires a higher tier than the stack you have, the lower-tier stack does not directly cover that cost.

Check the crafting list if you want to convert components to a higher tier. Read the conversion cost before using a large stack. The same materials can be useful for other gear, so make only the amount you need for the next step when your supply is limited. The upgrade preview is the simplest way to decide how much more to collect.

4. Upgrade one step at a time

An upgrade moves the weapon along its tier ladder. Reopen the preview after each step if you want to go farther. The next cost can differ from the previous one. Check your remaining materials and stop when the weapon is strong enough for what you intend to play. You can come back later with more components.

Test the improved weapon before upgrading another one for the same role. Read the new stats and try the attack pattern you normally use. If the original problem was handling or positioning, raising the tier may not solve it on its own. Check whether a perk or a change in how you use the weapon would address the issue first.

5. Fix a missing weapon or blocked upgrade

If the weapon does not appear, verify that it is an Iconic weapon and that you are in Upgrades. Check whether it is in your current inventory rather than stored elsewhere. If it is listed but you cannot confirm the action, compare the required component tier and quantity with what you have. If the weapon is already at its maximum tier, there is no further step to purchase.

After upgrading, check that you equipped the improved weapon rather than a different one with a similar name. If you plan to keep several Iconics usable, alternate upgrades based on what you need next. Spending every component on one weapon can leave you short when you decide to improve the rest of the loadout.

If you are comparing upgrades, check both previews before committing. You may already have enough components for one weapon and need a different tier for the other.