So now that revolvers can't be silenced anymore...

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I understand removing the ability to silence revolvers, it is really dumb and unrealistic. However, in this game at least back when I played at launch, I found it was impossible to get one headshot kills with revolvers, even from stealth. Is stealth with silenced weapons just not viable anymore? I guess that one silenced sniper probably works still.

[Evil Inside]

You get a very good revolver with a silencer during a PL main story quest.

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Originally posted by Evil Inside:

You get a very good revolver with a silencer during a PL main story quest.

Fair enough. Not complaining just wondering if that's the only way now.

[Tokenn]

Does this apply to the Nova revolver as well as the Overture? I've never understood why the 'Nova' didn't hold 7 or 8 rounds [we have revolvers that do that IRL]. There are also revolvers IRL that can use a silencer, although they are an uncommon historical relic nowadays. As it is (I haven't explored them in 2.0) the Nova is functionally identical to the Overture.

As it is, I find the Nue pistols are quite good with a silencer, esp. one of Jackie's guns or Death and Taxes.

[Apoc]

The Overwatch ( I think it's called ) silenced sniper rifle still work but you need to be at some range, indoor for example enemies will still hear it shooting. I think it was always like that though. I was also using a silenced revolver previously but I switched to a semi-auto assault rifle that can equip silencers, can one shot normal enemies and usually kill stronger enemies in 2 or 3 shot before they can alert others. (or combine it with the silent quickhack that stop them from contacting others and hope they don't shoot at you.)

As for stealth still viable, I'm doing it on a end game save so it might be different early on. There are stealth perks at 4 Cool that gives more damage with silenced weapons and actually show you how much damage you will do on the enemy health bar to know it's a one hit kill or not. Cyberwares replaced clothes stats wise and have bonus stats now and I'm pretty sure I have some that upgrade Headshot damage too. Might have weapons mod with it too but it means not using iconic weapons.

[Irrelevant]

It's dump and unrealistic? Like Cyberware or netrunning? I don't know why it should be dump and unrealistic to have some form of Revolver silencer in 2077 ^^.

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Originally posted by Irrelevant:

It's dump and unrealistic? Like Cyberware or netrunning? I don't know why it should be dump and unrealistic to have some form of Revolver silencer in 2077 ^^.

A silencer on a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ giant revolver with real bullets is dumb in anything. Breaking the laws of physics never works in any setting without literal magic.

[Sentient_Toaster]

Originally posted by Anime-Profile-Picture:

A silencer on a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ giant revolver with real bullets is dumb in anything. Breaking the laws of physics never works in any setting without literal magic.

Mmm hm. Like, somehow learning to suddenly dash or jump when already in mid-air, or being able to have thrown knives spontaneously reappear in your hand?