Cyberpunk 2077: How to disarm traps? Cyberpunk 2077 guide, walkthrough
Last update: 02 November 2022
This Cyberpunk 2077 guide page provides hints on how to disarm the traps found in the game world. There are several techniques available to neutralize mines-traps and unlock further passage.
![In the vast majority of cases, the main motivation to neutralize the trap encountered is to unblock further passage - Cyberpunk 2077: How to disarm traps? - Combat, stealth and hacking - Cyberpunk 2077 Guide](/cyberpunk-2077/gfx/word/210670234.jpg)
In the vast majority of cases, the main motivation to neutralize the trap encountered is to unblock further passage. However, to be sure, it is always worth checking the mini-map and have a look around, as you can find alternative paths.
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There are exceptions to this rule. For example, in The Pickup main mission, a man named Brick is held using a trap whose premature detonation could kill him (this problem is described in detail on a separate page Brick - how to release him?).
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You can deal with traps in several ways:
1) Disarming the trap with Technical Ability - When you approach the trap you can find out what are the requirements for disarming it, i.e. how many Technical Ability attribute points are required.
![2) Hacking to disable the trap - You can turn on the scanner and track the trap - Cyberpunk 2077: How to disarm traps? - Combat, stealth and hacking - Cyberpunk 2077 Guide](/cyberpunk-2077/gfx/word/210670281.jpg)
2) Hacking to disable the trap - You can turn on the scanner and track the trap. The game may allow you to use the Disarm hack to safely neutralize the threat.
![3) Intentional detonation of a trap - This is the best tactic if you're in a hurry or if you can't use either hook-up or technical skills - Cyberpunk 2077: How to disarm traps? - Combat, stealth and hacking - Cyberpunk 2077 Guide](/cyberpunk-2077/gfx/word/210670296.jpg)
3) Intentional detonation of a trap - This is the best tactic if you're in a hurry or if you can't use either hook-up or technical skills. Do not use this technique if someone could be harmed by the explosion. Fire at the trap from a safe distance so that you do not get any damage from the explosion.