Ugh, remember that sinking feeling when you find an epic tech shotgun mid-mission but CAN'T loot it because your inventory's bursting? 😩 I've been there too many times in Night City – scrambling between junk drops and merchants just to clear space for new gear. But after 200+ hours in Cyberpunk 2077 (especially since the game-changing 2.0 update), I’ve mastered every trick to permanently boost carrying capacity. No more leaving legendaries behind! Here’s exactly how I turned V into a walking armory.
💉 Reinforced Skeleton: Titanium Bones at Ripperdocs
My first stop whenever I hit capacity panic? Ripperdocs! That iconic chrome chair isn't just for mantis blades.
Getting Titanium Bones implanted felt like upgrading from a backpack to a shipping container! The percentages blew my mind:
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Tier 1 (Level 10): +30% capacity
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Tier 5 (Level 50): +62% capacity
What I love: All docs citywide offer it now post-2.0 – no hunting for specific vendors! That visceral clunk when they snap those reinforcements into your spine? Pure cyber-audio bliss. ✨ Pro tip: Save eddies before visiting Watson docs – this ain’t cheap!
💪 Solo Skill Tree: Beat Enemies, Gain Space
As a shotgun-wielding maniac, I accidentally unlocked the BEST passive boost. Every thug smashed with heavy weapons levels your Solo skill. And oh boy, the rewards:
| Solo Rank | Carry Bonus |
|---|---|
| Rank 5 | +50 capacity |
| Level 25 | +100 capacity |
Honestly, I’d grind Pacifica assaults just to watch that inventory bar stretch! Brutal? Yes. Satisfying? Absolutely. Felt like getting gym gains... for my backpack.
💊 Emergency Fix: Capacity Boosters
Picture this: You’re looting a Militech convoy when bam – inventory full. Enter Capacity Boosters! Snagged mine for 450 eddies at medpoints or off dead scavs. That temporary +100 lift? Lifesaver when stash boxes are miles away. I always keep 3 in my quick-access wheel – they’ve saved more missions than my Sandevistan!
🪂 Dogtown Grind: Infinite Shard Farming
When Phantom Liberty dropped, I became an airdrop CHASER. Why? Those glorious Carrying Capacity Shards! Here’s the magic:
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Track orange smoke trails in Dogtown
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Fight spawned enemies
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Loot crate → +2 permanent capacity PER SHARD!
Yeah, it’s grindy AF. But crouching on rooftops with a sniper rifle, waiting for drops? Weirdly zen. I’ve stacked +146 capacity this way alone – worth every bullet!
After years in Night City, I finally explore freely without inventory anxiety. Whether you’re team Titanium Bones or Dogtown marathons, one thing’s clear: Hoarders unite! ✊ Drop your favorite loot spots below – let’s trade secrets over synth-beers! 🍻 #CyberpunkHacks #EdgerunnerDiaries