In Cyberpunk 2077, few weapons possess as much distinct personality as Skippy, the talking Smart pistol equipped with a built-in artificial intelligence. Discovering this unique firearm alters your combat strategy, but its automated programming introduces specific quest requirements that can catch players off guard. Understanding how to manage Skippy's evolving code is essential if you want to keep using this iconic weapon throughout your journey in Night City.
The Critical First Mode Selection Choice
When you first retrieve Skippy from a secluded alleyway in Vista Del Rey, the AI prompts you to choose between two operational settings. The first option is Stone Cold Killer, which automatically aims directly for the heads of your targets to ensure lethal precision. The alternative mode is Puppy-Loving Pacifist, which limits your targeting data to lower extremities like limbs and knees to avoid immediate fatalities.
To permanently secure the lethal headshot programming for your endgame adventures, you must deliberately select the Puppy-Loving Pacifist mode first. Skippy's internal logic is designed to permanently flip its behavior once you accumulate fifty total takedowns using its targeting assistance. Choosing the non-lethal mode initially forces the AI to eventually switch to Stone Cold Killer permanently when it re-evaluates your combat tendencies.
Triggering the Machine Gun Questline
After reaching the necessary kill threshold and waiting a few in-game days, Skippy will initiate a mandatory conversation regarding its original owner. The smart weapon identifies Regina Jones, a prominent fixer in Watson, as its rightful creator and sets a marker to return it. This conversation officially unlocks the side quest titled Machine Gun, forcing you to make a final choice regarding the weapon's permanent home.
If you actively complete the quest by handing the weapon over to Regina, she rewards you with eurodollars but removes Skippy from your inventory completely. For players who value unique companions and powerful smart gear, bypassing this handover protocol is the only legitimate option to retain its firing capabilities. Managing this quest status requires careful dialogue selection to avoid locking yourself out of using the pistol.
How to Keep Skippy Permanently in Your Inventory
To retain the smart pistol without failing the mission or losing its advanced features, you must choose specific dialogue options during the AI's inquiry. When Skippy demands to be taken back to Regina, you should explicitly refuse its request by choosing the option to keep it instead. While the weapon will occasionally yell at you or complain about your lack of compliance, it remains fully functional in combat encounters.
Alternatively, you can choose to keep the quest active indefinitely by simply ignoring the marker and never visiting Regina's apartment location. This strategy ensures you can enjoy the powerful tracking capabilities of the Stone Cold Killer mode without completing the final handover phase. It is worth noting that keeping the gun using these methods prevents the quest from clearing, but keeps your arsenal perfectly intact.
