You will meet Royce during the "Down on the Street" quest in Cyberpunk 2077. You can either negotiate with him peacefully or provoke a bloodbath. In this guide, we will tell you how to defeat Royce in Cyberpunk 2077 quickly and easily. Let's get started!

The easiest way to defeat Royce

To shoot Royce before the battle begins, choose the following dialogue options: "I won't pay twice," "How about a discount," "Shoot Royce." And that's it, the money stays with you. Just don't relax and immediately take cover behind the couch because a shootout with Maelstromers will start.

Tactics in the battle with Royce

If you don't have money or if you gave him the virus chip, be prepared to face the rage of a real beast. As you exit the hideout, you will come face to face with Royce. What should you prepare for?

You will fight in a fairly spacious location with a large number of crates (which will help you take cover from attacks). Speaking of attacks: Royce launches powerful rockets and occasionally takes cover behind a shield. To break through the shield, you need to shoot at it while avoiding the rockets or taking cover behind objects available in the area.

Try running in circles as it will be easier to attack Royce's weak spot, which is located on his lower back and marked in orange. Use the following sequence of actions: circle around the enemy, taking cover behind equipment; deal damage to his back; retreat and repeat the sequence. In this case, you can use a good shotgun.

Hopefully, our tips will help you defeat Royce quickly and easily!