Sandevistan is an implant in Cyberpunk 2077 that lets spelers slow down time. There are several similar augmentations in the game, each clearly distinct in how they work. This guide explains how to locate and purchase Sandevistan and also outlines the best David Martinez build.
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Where to buy Sandevistan in Cyberpunk 2077
After update 2.0, most ripperdoc clinics in Night City offer a standard array of implants. The Black Market merchant in Dog City sells a wider variety, but you don’t need that shop to obtain Sandevistan. A normal ripperdoc in the city will suffice. The locations on the map have been noted for convenience.
Please note that the implant becomes available once the player reaches level 40. The price is 118,681 euros, assuming a good reputation in the city. If no side tasks have been completed, the cost can be higher.
What is the best Sandevistan in the game?
The top time-slowing implant is the Militech Sundevistan Apogee. It offers these perks:
- When activated, time slows by 85% for 8 seconds. Reload cooldown is 25 seconds.
- While active, headshot damage rises by 10%, critical hit chance increases by 9%, and overall effectiveness climbs by 13%.
- Neutralizing an enemy extends the implant’s duration by 20% and restores 22% of stamina.
If you upgrade the implant to level 5++, you’ll also boost headshot effectiveness and critical strike chances.
Best build with Sandevistan
It’s important to know that buying and installing this augmentation works best when it’s paired with other gear, perks, and weapons. A solid build should align with your playstyle and make the most of time dilation on a consistent basis.
Best weapon
Sandevistan pairs well with edged weapons. Errata’s Thermal Katana is an excellent choice and can be earned for free during a main story mission. A separate guide covers this iconic blade in depth.
An alternative option is Blades of the Mantis, a legendary weapon seen in the early trailers. It works nicely with Sandevistan and is discussed in the related guide.
The best implants
- Axolotl. Reduces recharge time for all implants by 10% each time an enemy is neutralized, enabling more frequent Sandevistan use.
- Atomic sensors. Slows down time by 50% for 4 seconds when an enemy is detected.
- Stub. Increases the chance of a critical hit with melee or thrown weapons.
- Adrenaline converter. Boosts movement speed by 40% at the start of combat.
best features
First, invest in the skills “Reaction” and “Technology.” Aim to raise them toward a maximum of 20. After that, improving “Cold Blood” can enhance critical-attack effectiveness, while boosting “Power” raises health and recovery speed.
Best benefits
- Punk Renaissance. Increases implant power with each point of the Technique attribute, starting at level 9.
- Cyborg. If all implant slots are filled, active skill recharge speeds up by 15%.
- Chrome license. Raises implant effectiveness by 10%, adds armor protection, and unlocks an extra skeleton augmentation slot.
- Cybernetic physique. When all slots are used, incoming damage is reduced by 5%.
- Cybernetization. Increases overall implant strength by 10%.
- Microchip expert. Upgrades to augmentations grant additional bonuses.
- Extended warranty. Extends implant lifespan by 15%.
- Ambidextrous. Opens a new arm augmentation slot.
- Built differently. Allows an extra adapter on the skin implant.
- Edge runner. Each 0.5% health grants a one-point boost to all augmentations. Defeating an enemy can trigger a temporary rage state, boosting attack power by 10% and, with a chance, increasing critical hits by up to 50%.
- Slipping away. Enemies are harder to land hits on the player while moving.
- Jerk. Enables sprinting while reducing stamina costs for dodges.
- Can’t touch. Reduces all incoming damage during sprint.
- Lead and steel. Lowers stamina costs for knife attacks and allows blocking bullets with knives.
- Split image. Improves counterattacks and increases stun chances.
- Deflection of the bullet. With enough stamina, bullets can be guided in the target’s direction, causing greater damage when a block is set up before impact. They may be treated as reflected.
- Blade Runner. Lowers knife stamina use by 15%, raises attack speed by 30%, and helps finish off weakened foes.
- A flash of steel. After a strike, attack and movement speed rise by 25% for 6 seconds.
- Bullet time. Reflected or blocked bullets deal critical damage to enemies. The stamina cost is minimized, and the effect lasts only while time dilation is active.
- Massacre. Knife attacks induce bleeding and increase dismemberment risk.
Best clothes
With update 2.0, outfits no longer influence character stats. The choice now rests with personal style. If someone wants to roleplay David Martinez from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, his jacket is a fitting option obtained by completing the “Educational story” quest. The map marks the quest location for convenience.
How to play with the David Martinez build
The guide’s build emphasizes melee strikes timed with time dilation. Getting close to enemies, landing powerful knife blows, dodging with melee moves, and launching reflected bullets back at foes are core tactics. This approach supports a resilient health and armor setup while prioritizing critical hits and implant efficiency.
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