How to Get & Activate Sandevistans in Cyberpunk 2077

Sandevistans are powerful combat implants in Cyberpunk 2077 that slow down time and grant you temporary superhuman abilities. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to upgrade your reflexes, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about obtaining and activating Sandevistans for yourself.

Where to Get Sandevistans

To obtain a Sandavistan, you’ll need to visit any Ripper Doctor in Night City. Ripper Doctors specialize in installing cyberware implants and are your go-to NPCs for acquiring these powerful upgrades.

Accessing Your Operating System

Once you’re at a Ripper Doctor, navigate into your operating system menu. This is where you can browse and purchase available implants, including the various Sandavistan models.

Sandavistan Variants & Requirements

Sandevistans come in multiple versions, each with different power levels and requirements. Here’s a breakdown of all available models:

Mark 1 Sandavistan

Minimum Level: 10

Reflex Requirement: 6

Cost: 6,000 Eddies

Mark 2 Sandavistan

Minimum Level: 10

Reflex Requirement: 9

Cost: 10,000 Eddies

Mark 3 Sandavistan

Minimum Level: 15

Reflex Requirement: 12

Cost: 16,000 Eddies

Mark 4 Sandavistan

Minimum Level: 20

Reflex Requirement: 15

Cost: 28,000 Eddies

Mark 5 Sandavistan

Minimum Level: 40

Reflex Requirement: 20

Cost: Varies (highest tier)

How to Activate Your Sandavistan

After installation, activating your Sandavistan is simple. Press E to toggle the implant on and off during combat. When activated, the Sandavistan will immediately slow down time around you, granting you significant advantages in any firefight.

Sandavistan Effects & Duration

When you activate your Sandavistan, you gain the following benefits:

Time slows down significantly

Increased mitigation chance (damage reduction)

Strength boost

Enhanced reflexes and combat capabilities

Maximum Duration: 9 seconds per activation

Cooldown: Just over 1 minute between uses

Summary

Sandevistans are essential cyberware for any combat-focused build in Cyberpunk 2077. By visiting a Ripper Doctor and meeting the level and reflex requirements, you can unlock increasingly powerful variants that will give you a decisive edge in battle. Start with the Mark 1 at level 10 and work your way up to the ultimate Mark 5 at level 40 for maximum time-slowing power.

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