How to Reset Stats, Attributes & Perks in Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty

What’s the difference between attributes and perks?

Right, so attributes are your five core stats – Body, Reflexes, Technical Ability, Intelligence, and Cool. These go up to level 20 each and they determine what perks you can even access. You get 59 attribute points total if you hit the level 60 cap (which requires the Phantom Liberty DLC, by the way). Math doesn’t lie here, you can’t max everything. Not even close.

Perks are the smaller abilities inside each attribute tree. They give you passive bonuses, new moves, damage multipliers, that sort of thing. Way more flexible than attributes because you can reset these whenever you want, no cost, unlimited times.

The game wants you to specialize. Spreading yourself thin across all five attributes just makes V… okay at everything instead of good at something specific. And honestly? That’s a terrible feeling in combat.

Method 1: The official way to reset attributes

After the 2.0 update dropped, CD Projekt Red added a built-in attribute reset feature. Here’s how it works:

1. Open your main menu and go to the Character tab
2. Look at the bottom-left corner of your screen
3. Click that Reset Attributes button sitting there
4. Confirm when the pop-up asks if you’re really sure

Your attribute points all return to baseline. You get to redistribute them however you want. Feels pretty good, actually… until you realize you can only attributes perks once per playthrough. Yep, one time. That’s it. No eddies required, completely free, but once you click that button it’s gone forever.

The devs want you to think about your build choices. I get it from a design perspective, but it’s still kinda annoying if you’re the type who likes to experiment with different playstyles. (Which, let’s be real, most of us are.)

Wait until you’re around level 20 or starting Act 2 before using your reset. By then you’ll actually understand how the game plays and what build you really want to run. Resetting at level 5 because you put two points into the wrong attribute? That’s just wasting your one chance.

When the game won’t let you reset attributes

Sometimes you’ll click that button and Cyberpunk throws an error message at you. “Cannot reset attributes.” Super helpful, right?

The issue? You’ve got cyberware equipped that requires perks affecting cyberware capacity. The game won’t let you reset because removing those attribute points would unequip your chrome, and apparently that’s too complicated for the system to handle automatically.

Fix it like this:

• Unequip all your cyberware in the affected slots
• Go refund the perks that unlock those cyberware slots
• Now try resetting attributes again
• Redistribute your points however you want
• Buy back the perks you need
• Re-equip your cyberware

Yeah, it’s tedious. But it works.

Method 2: Pre-2.0 System

Before the 2.0 update, the respec system worked differently:​

Players needed to purchase an item called Tabula e-Rasa from Ripperdocs for 100,000 eurodollars (later reduced to 25,000 in Patch 1.2). This item only reset perk points, not attributes. The system was removed entirely in Patch 1.3 and replaced with the current free menu-based approach.​

Method 3: Console commands for PC players who want unlimited resets

If you’re on PC, console commands are your friend. You’ll need the Cyber Engine Tweaks mod installed first (grab it from Nexus Mods if you don’t have it already).

Once that’s running, press the tilde key (~) to open the console and paste one of these commands:

To reset all perks:

PlayerDevelopmentSystem.GetInstance(Game.GetPlayer()):GetDevelopmentData(Game.GetPlayer()):ResetNewPerks()

To reset attributes:

PlayerDevelopmentSystem.GetInstance(Game.GetPlayer()):GetDevelopmentData(Game.GetPlayer()):ResetAttributes()

Hit Enter and your points are back. You can use these commands as many times as you want. The downside? Steam achievements get disabled for that session. Restart the game without mods if you want achievements back.

Honestly? For a single-player RPG, this feels like the way it should work by default. The one-time limit on attribute resets always felt arbitrary to me.

Method 4: Mods that remove the one-time reset limit

Several mods just straight-up remove that annoying one-reset limitation. If you’re already running mods anyway (and let’s face it, most PC players are), these are worth grabbing.

Reset Attributes Always Available (Redscript)

This one keeps the reset button permanently available in your character menu. No cost, unlimited uses, works exactly like the official reset except you can do it whenever you feel like it.

Installation:

• Download and install redscript first (it’s a requirement)
• Grab the mod from Nexus Mods
• Extract the files to your game’s root folder
• The file should end up here: \Cyberpunk 2077\r6\scripts\ResetAttributesAlwaysAvailable.reds

Reset Attributes Multiple Times (Gameplay Balanced)

This one adds a cost system if you want something that feels more “lore-friendly.” Each reset costs eddies – starts at 100,000 and goes up to 5x that amount if you keep resetting. You can configure the exact costs through Mod Settings or the config file.

I kinda like this approach, actually. Unlimited free resets feel a bit too consequence-free, but having to pay a chunk of eddies makes you at least think about whether you really need that respec right now. Fits the game’s corpo-capitalist vibe too 🤔

Installation:

• Install redscript
• (Optional but recommended) Install Mod Settings
• Download and extract to game root folder

Resetting perks is way easier

Unlike attributes, perk resets are actually generous. You can do this as many times as you want, whenever you want, zero cost. Here’s the process:

1. Navigate to your Character menu
2. Select whichever attribute contains the perk you want to refund
3. Hover over any perk you’ve already acquired (they’ll be marked yellow)
4. Press the refund button – it shows up in the tooltip (usually middle mouse button on PC, Y on Xbox, Triangle on PlayStation)
5. Boom, perk point refunded immediately

A few things to keep in mind though. You have to refund dependent perks before parent perks. The game won’t let you refund something if other perks are still relying on it. Also, there’s no “refund all” button, so if you’re resetting your entire perk tree you’re clicking through each one individually. Gets old fast but at least it’s free.

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve respecced my perks mid-playthrough. Testing different perk combos is basically free, so there’s no reason not to experiment until you find something that clicks.

Save editors give you complete control (but use with caution)

Save editors are the nuclear option. Tools like CyberCAT-SimpleGUI or CyberpunkSaveEditor let you modify basically anything in your save file – attribute values, perk points, inventory, character appearance, you name it.

What you can do:

• Directly modify any attribute value
• Add perk points out of thin air
• Edit inventory items and quantities
• Change character appearance post-creation
• Adjust hidden stats and modifiers

What can go wrong:

• Save file corruption if you mess something up
• Game instability if you set values outside normal ranges
• Features might break after game updates
• You could accidentally make the game way less fun by giving yourself everything

Always, always backup your saves before editing them. I’ve seen too many people brick their 100+ hour playthroughs because they didn’t make a backup first. Not worth the risk, so you’d better use mods or console commands.

How many points do you actually get at max level?

With the Phantom Liberty DLC, the level cap is 60. Without it, you’re stuck at level 50. Street Cred maxes out at 50 either way.

Total points at level 60:

• 59 attribute points (one per level up, starting from level 2)
• 59 perk points (one per level up)
• Extra 10 perk points from skill progression (hit level 15 and 35 in each of the 5 skills)

So you’re looking at roughly 69 perk points total if you max everything out. That’s… actually not that many when you see how many perks exist in the game. You still have to make choices about what to prioritize.

The math on attributes is even tighter. 59 points across five attributes that each go to 20? You’re maxing maybe two attributes and getting a third one halfway there. Build specialization isn’t optional in this game, it’s mandatory.

When should you use your one reset?

Timing matters here since you only get one shot. Here’s my advice after putting way too many hours into this game:

Good times to reset:

• You’re level 15-20 minimum and understand the systems
• You’ve finished several main story missions and tried different combat styles
• You know what playstyle you actually enjoy (not what you thought you’d enjoy during character creation)
• You’re about to commit to a specific build and want everything optimized

Bad times to reset:

• You’re level 5 and barely understand the game yet
• You saw a YouTube build video and want to copy it without testing anything first
• You’re bored and just want to try something different for an hour (use perk resets for this, not attribute resets)

Before you reset:

• Make a manual save (seriously, do this)
• Plan your new build – the official Build Planner tool on CD Projekt’s site is actually useful for this
• Test different perk combinations first since those are free to reset
• Research what attributes your favorite weapons and playstyles actually need

Mistakes everyone makes (that you shouldn’t)

I’ve watched enough people screw up their builds to know the common traps:

• Spreading points too thin. You cannot be good at everything. Pick 2-3 attributes maximum and dump your points there. A 20/20/10/5/4 split is way better than going 12/12/12/12/11 trying to do everything.
• Ignoring perk synergies. Some perks multiply each other’s effectiveness. Reading through the trees before committing makes a huge difference. Random perk grabs might feel good in the moment but they won’t build into anything cohesive.
• Using the reset too early. Already covered this but it’s worth repeating – wait until you actually know what you’re doing. Level 20 minimum. I know that shiny reset button is tempting at level 8 but resist.
• Not backing up saves. If you’re using mods or save editors, backup your saves first. Every. Single. Time. I cannot stress this enough.
• Forgetting cyberware requirements. High-end chrome needs specific attribute levels to even equip. If you’re planning a build around legendary cyberware, make sure you’ve got the attributes to actually use it. Nothing worse than finding perfect gear you can’t equip.

What if you already used your reset and regret it?

You’ve got a few options here, none of them perfect:

1. Load an earlier save. If you made a manual save before resetting (which you absolutely should have), just reload that. You lose whatever progress happened after but at least you get your reset back.
2. Use mods. Install one of the unlimited reset mods I mentioned earlier. Disables achievements temporarily on PC but who cares if you’re already deep into a modded playthrough.
3. Console commands. PC players can just bypass the whole system with Cyber Engine Tweaks. Works instantly, no hassle.
4. Start a new character. Nuclear option but sometimes starting fresh with a clear build plan is honestly better than trying to salvage a mess. Console players without mod access might be stuck with this if they can’t load an earlier save.

Wrapping this up

Resetting stats in Cyberpunk 2077 ranges from super easy (perks) to annoyingly limited (attributes). The official one-time attribute reset works fine if you plan it right and don’t waste it early. Perk resets are basically unlimited so experiment away. PC players have way more flexibility through mods and console commands – and honestly that feels like how the system should’ve worked from the start for a single-player RPG.

My advice? Don’t stress too much about making the “perfect” build during character creation. You’ll figure out what you like after playing for a while, and that’s the right time to use your attribute reset. The game’s way more fun when you’re playing a build you actually enjoy instead of forcing yourself through something that sounded cool on paper or some generic youtube build tutorial but feels terrible in practice.

And remember – if you’re on PC and the one-reset limit drives you crazy, mods exist for a reason. Use them. The game’s better for it.

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