🎯 Complete Package Character Creation

Total control. Build exactly what you want.

The Complete Package method gives you points to buy everything — STATs, skills, and gear. Maximum customization, maximum time.

🎲 What You'll Need

~15d10 for Lifepath (no stat rolls!)

~4d6 for Role-specific Lifepath

A character sheet — PDF · Expanded PDF · Markdown

⏱️ About 45-60 minutes

📋 Overview

Step	What You Do	Time
1	Pick a Role	1 min
2	Buy STATs (62 points)	5-10 min
3	Calculate Derived Stats	1 min
4	Run Lifepath	5-10 min
5	Spend 86 Skill Points	10-15 min
6	Spend 2,550eb on Gear	10-15 min
7	Buy Cyberware (from budget)	5-10 min

Step 1: Pick a Role

Your Role defines your special ability and your place in Night City. Set your Role Ability to Rank 4.

🎭 Role Gallery

Find Your Fit

Not sure? Ask yourself: “What do I want to be famous for?”

Killing people? → Solo or Lawman

Hacking systems? → Netrunner

Talking my way out? → Fixer, Rockerboy, or Exec

Building things? → Tech or Medtech

Road warrior vibes? → Nomad

Exposing secrets? → Media

Click any Role below to read their full page before deciding.

Role You Are… Role Ability
Solo The combat specialist, the bodyguard, the killer Combat Awareness — distribute points across 6 combat buffs (damage, initiative, awareness, etc.)
Netrunner The hacker, the data thief, the digital ghost Interface — jack into NET Architectures, fight ICE, control devices remotely
Fixer The deal-maker, the broker, the one who knows everyone Operator — build a crew of contacts for deals, intel, and hired services
Nomad The road warrior, the outsider, the family Moto — bonded vehicle with upgrades, plus call in convoy support
Rockerboy The rebel, the performer, the voice of a generation Charismatic Impact — influence crowds, inspire action, start (or stop) riots
Tech The inventor, the modifier, the one who makes it work Maker — craft, upgrade, and invent gear nobody else can build
Medtech The street surgeon, the healer, the one who patches you up Medicine — perform surgery, create pharmaceuticals, install cyberware
Media The journalist, the truth-seeker, the one who exposes Credibility — uncover truths, rally public support, build a following
Exec The corporate shark, the power player, the one with resources Teamwork — command a loyal team member who follows your orders
Lawman The law, the judge, the one who enforces Backup — call in institutional support (patrol officers, detectives, SWAT)

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Role	You Are…	Role Ability
Solo	The combat specialist, the bodyguard, the killer	Combat Awareness — distribute points across 6 combat buffs (damage, initiative, awareness, etc.)
Netrunner	The hacker, the data thief, the digital ghost	Interface — jack into NET Architectures, fight ICE, control devices remotely
Fixer	The deal-maker, the broker, the one who knows everyone	Operator — build a crew of contacts for deals, intel, and hired services
Nomad	The road warrior, the outsider, the family	Moto — bonded vehicle with upgrades, plus call in convoy support
Rockerboy	The rebel, the performer, the voice of a generation	Charismatic Impact — influence crowds, inspire action, start (or stop) riots
Tech	The inventor, the modifier, the one who makes it work	Maker — craft, upgrade, and invent gear nobody else can build
Medtech	The street surgeon, the healer, the one who patches you up	Medicine — perform surgery, create pharmaceuticals, install cyberware
Media	The journalist, the truth-seeker, the one who exposes	Credibility — uncover truths, rally public support, build a following
Exec	The corporate shark, the power player, the one with resources	Teamwork — command a loyal team member who follows your orders
Lawman	The law, the judge, the one who enforces	Backup — call in institutional support (patrol officers, detectives, SWAT)

Step 2: Buy STATs (62 Points)

Complete Package Method

No templates needed. You get 62 STAT points to distribute freely.

Rules:

Minimum STAT: 2 (no stat can be below 2)

Maximum STAT: 8 (during character creation)

Total must equal 62

Allocation Tips

Decide your playstyle first: combat? social? tech?

Your Role’s key STAT should be 7-8 (e.g., REF for Solos, INT for Netrunners)

BODY + WILL determine HP — don’t dump both

EMP × 10 = starting Humanity — high EMP means more room for chrome

LUCK is always valuable — it saves your life

Example: Solo Build (62 pts)

STAT Value Reasoning
INT 4 Not a thinker
REF 8 Maximum shooting
DEX 7 Good in melee
TECH 4 Basic competence
COOL 6 Steady under fire
WILL 6 Good staying power
LUCK 6 Safety net
MOVE 6 Average speed
BODY 7 Tough
EMP 8 Room for lots of chrome
Total 62 ✅

Example: Netrunner Build (62 pts)

STAT Value Reasoning
INT 8 Maximum hacking
REF 4 Not a shooter
DEX 4 Not a fighter
TECH 7 Tech skills
COOL 5 Some composure
WILL 8 Mental fortress
LUCK 5 Some luck
MOVE 4 Not athletic
BODY 4 Squishy
EMP 7 Good chrome tolerance
Total 62 ✅

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STAT	Value	Reasoning
INT	4	Not a thinker
REF	8	Maximum shooting
DEX	7	Good in melee
TECH	4	Basic competence
COOL	6	Steady under fire
WILL	6	Good staying power
LUCK	6	Safety net
MOVE	6	Average speed
BODY	7	Tough
EMP	8	Room for lots of chrome
Total	62	✅

STAT	Value	Reasoning
INT	8	Maximum hacking
REF	4	Not a shooter
DEX	4	Not a fighter
TECH	7	Tech skills
COOL	5	Some composure
WILL	8	Mental fortress
LUCK	5	Some luck
MOVE	4	Not athletic
BODY	4	Squishy
EMP	7	Good chrome tolerance
Total	62	✅

Step 3: Calculate Derived Stats

Derived Statistics

Once you have your STATs, calculate these values. They determine your survivability and humanity.

❤️ Hit Points (HP)

Your total health. When HP reaches 0, you’re in serious trouble.

Formula:
HP = 10 + 5 × ⌈(BODY + WILL) ÷ 2⌉
Plain English

Add BODY + WILL, divide by 2, round UP, multiply by 5, add 10.

HP Lookup Table — find your BODY on the left, WILL on top:

BODY\WILL 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
2 20 25 25 30 30 35 35
3 25 25 30 30 35 35 40
4 25 30 30 35 35 40 40
5 30 30 35 35 40 40 45
6 30 35 35 40 40 45 45
7 35 35 40 40 45 45 50
8 35 40 40 45 45 50 50

🩹 Seriously Wounded Threshold

When your HP drops to or below this number, you take -2 to all Actions.
Seriously Wounded = HP ÷ 2 (round up)
💀 Death Save

When you hit 0 HP, you roll 1d10 each turn. Need to roll ≥ BODY to survive.
Death Save = BODY
Mortally Wounded

At 0 HP, you’re not dead yet — but you’re dying. Each turn: roll 1d10.

Roll ≥ BODY → Survive another turn

Roll < BODY → Flatlined

🧠 Humanity

Your connection to your own emotions and identity. Cyberware costs Humanity.
Starting Humanity = EMP × 10
When your Humanity drops a tens digit, your EMP decreases:

Humanity EMP
70-79 7
60-69 6
50-59 5
40-49 4
30-39 3
20-29 2
10-19 1
0-9 Cyberpsychosis

Cyberpsychosis

At 0 Humanity, your character becomes an NPC controlled by the GM.

📈 Movement

Value Formula Use
Walk MOVE × 2 m/turn Standard movement
Run MOVE × 4 m/turn Running (costs full Action)

📋 Quick Reference

Stat Formula Write On Sheet
HP 10 + 5 × ⌈(BODY+WILL)/2⌉ HP box
Seriously Wounded HP ÷ 2 (round up) SW threshold
Death Save = BODY Death Save box
Humanity EMP × 10 Humanity box

← Pick a Role · Step 2 of 7 · Lifepath →
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BODY\WILL	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
2	20	25	25	30	30	35	35
3	25	25	30	30	35	35	40
4	25	30	30	35	35	40	40
5	30	30	35	35	40	40	45
6	30	35	35	40	40	45	45
7	35	35	40	40	45	45	50
8	35	40	40	45	45	50	50

Humanity	EMP
70-79	7
60-69	6
50-59	5
40-49	4
30-39	3
20-29	2
10-19	1
0-9	Cyberpsychosis

Value	Formula	Use
Walk	MOVE × 2 m/turn	Standard movement
Run	MOVE × 4 m/turn	Running (costs full Action)

Stat	Formula	Write On Sheet
HP	10 + 5 × ⌈(BODY+WILL)/2⌉	HP box
Seriously Wounded	HP ÷ 2 (round up)	SW threshold
Death Save	= BODY	Death Save box
Humanity	EMP × 10	Humanity box

Step 4: Run Lifepath

→ Go through the tables here: 📜 Lifepath Tables

Remember your native language gets set at Rank 4 — write it on your skill list!

Step 5: Spend 86 Skill Points

You have 86 points to distribute among skills.

Rules

13 Basic Skills at Level 2 minimum (costs 26 points)
Native Language at Level 4 from Lifepath (costs 4 points)
No skill higher than Level 6 during creation
×2 Skills cost double (Martial Arts, Heavy Weapons, Paramedic, etc.)
Remaining: 56 points to spend freely

Don't start from scratch

Check your Role’s Streetrat Skill Package — it shows which skills matter most for your Role. Use it as a baseline and customize from there.

→ See the Skill Shopping List for every available skill grouped by category. → See Quick Picks by Archetype for proven combos.

Step 6: Spend 2,550eb on Gear

Unlike Streetrats and Edgerunners, you buy all your gear individually.

Your Budget

Category	Budget
Weapons, Armor, Gear	2,550eb
Fashion & Fashionware	800eb (separate)

Shopping Lists

→ Weapons → Armor → Gear

Example: Solo Loadout

Item Cost
Very Heavy Pistol 100eb
Assault Rifle 500eb
Medium Armorjack (Body) 500eb
Light Armorjack (Head) 100eb
Agent 100eb
Flashlight 20eb
Rope (20m) 20eb
Handcuffs 50eb
Total 1,390eb
Remaining 1,160eb (keep or spend on chrome)

Item	Cost
Very Heavy Pistol	100eb
Assault Rifle	500eb
Medium Armorjack (Body)	500eb
Light Armorjack (Head)	100eb
Agent	100eb
Flashlight	20eb
Rope (20m)	20eb
Handcuffs	50eb
Total	1,390eb
Remaining	1,160eb (keep or spend on chrome)

Step 7: Buy Cyberware

Any remaining eddies from your 2,550eb can be spent on cyberware.

Popular Starting Chrome

Cyberware	Cost	HL
Neural Link	500eb	2d6
Chipware Socket	500eb	2d6
Interface Plugs	500eb	2d6
Cyberaudio	500eb	2d6
Cybereye (Basic)	100eb	2d6
Cyberarm (Basic)	500eb	3d6

Humanity Loss

Unlike Streetrat/Edgerunner, Complete Package characters roll dice for Humanity Loss when buying chrome — same as during play.

→ Full Cyberware List

✅ You’re Done!

Your character is ready to play.

Ready to Play

Learn the core rules: How to Play

Understand combat: Combat Rules

Browse gear you might want later: The Compendium

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Complete Package Guide

🎯 Complete Package Character Creation

📋 Overview

Step 1: Pick a Role

🎭 Role Gallery

Step 2: Buy STATs (62 Points)

Complete Package Method

Step 3: Calculate Derived Stats

Derived Statistics

❤️ Hit Points (HP)

🩹 Seriously Wounded Threshold

💀 Death Save

🧠 Humanity

📈 Movement

📋 Quick Reference

Step 4: Run Lifepath

Step 5: Spend 86 Skill Points

Rules

Step 6: Spend 2,550eb on Gear

Your Budget

Shopping Lists

Step 7: Buy Cyberware

Popular Starting Chrome

✅ You’re Done!

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