Cyberpunk 2077: Every Sandevistan Ranked, From Worst To Best

Night City in 2026 is still a chrome-soaked maze of ambition and bad ideas, and for many V builds, the Sandevistan remains the cyberware that makes those bad ideas look spectacular. Fans of the Edgerunners series know the fantasy by heart: the world turns to syrup while the user moves like a ghost. In Cyberpunk 2077, a Sandevistan is a ripperdoc-installed operating system replacement that trades quickhacks for raw speed. The classic lineup includes ten models across Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary tiers. After Update 2.0 and Phantom Liberty, cyberware has been rebalanced, so exact numbers and tier names may differ at a modern ripperdoc. Still, the old ranking is a useful lens for understanding what each Sandevistan family does best.

What A Sandevistan Actually Does

A Sandevistan slows down time for everyone except the user. That means bullets crawl, enemies react late, and V can line up headshots or slash through a crowd before the first body hits the floor. It is similar to the VATS system in Fallout, but it feels more like a personal time dilation field. Each model also adds passive bonuses such as critical chance, critical damage, or flat damage output.

Players who want one need to visit a ripperdoc and pay in Eurodollars. Sandevistans also compete with cyberdecks for the operating system slot, so a netrunner build usually cannot use one without giving up quickhacks. For a reflex-heavy merc, though, the trade is often worth it. 💥

Quick Ranking Table

Rank	Sandevistan	Rarity	Time Slow	Duration	Cooldown	Bonus
10	Zetatech MK1	Uncommon	62%	8s	30s	+10% crit chance
9	Zetatech MK2	Rare	50%	12s	30s	+15% crit chance
8	Dynalar MK1	Uncommon	50%	8s	30s	+5% damage
7	Zetatech MK3	Epic	50%	16s	30s	+20% crit chance
6	Dynalar MK2	Rare	25%	12s	30s	+10% damage
5	Dynalar MK3	Epic	50%	16s	15s	+15% damage
4	Militech “Falcon” MK5	Legendary / Iconic	30%	18s	60s	+15% damage, +20% crit chance, +20% crit damage
3	Dynalar MK4	Legendary	25%	16s	30s	+15% damage, +15% crit chance
2	Qian T “Warp Dancer” MK5	Legendary / Iconic	10%	8s	30s	+15% damage, +15% crit chance, +50% crit damage
1	Qian T MK4	Legendary	25%	12s	15s	+15% damage, +15% crit chance

The Full Ranking

10. Zetatech MK1

This is one of two Uncommon Sandevistans, and both cost 6,000 Eurodollars. It slows time by 62 percent for 8 seconds with a 30-second cooldown, and it adds 10 percent critical chance. It lands at the bottom because better versions exist, and the other Uncommon option simply produces more consistent damage per use. For a beginner, it is a taste of power, but not a destination.

9. Zetatech MK2

A Rare upgrade at 10,000 Eurodollars, the MK2 slows time by 50 percent for 12 seconds with a 30-second cooldown and 15 percent critical chance. The time dilation percentage drops, but the longer duration and higher crit chance more than make up for it. Players who enjoy the MK1 should upgrade to this as soon as their wallet allows.

8. Dynalar MK1

The other Uncommon Sandevistan costs 6,000 Eurodollars and slows time by 50 percent for 8 seconds with a 30-second cooldown. Instead of crit chance, it grants 5 percent extra damage. When paired with a high-damage weapon, this model can deliver more reliable DPS than a crit-dependent Sandevistan. It is slower than Zetatech MK1, but consistency has its own charm.

7. Zetatech MK3

This Epic model costs 16,000 Eurodollars and slows time by 50 percent for 16 seconds with a 30-second cooldown. It boosts critical chance by 20 percent. Those numbers look strong, but the Dynalar line offers better damage value for the same money. Zetatech is the weakest family by overall effect, and this model sits in an awkward middle ground.

6. Dynalar MK2

A Rare Sandevistan at 10,000 Eurodollars, the MK2 slows time by only 25 percent for 12 seconds with a 30-second cooldown, but it increases all damage by 10 percent. The slower time dilation may sound disappointing, yet the extra duration and damage make it better overall. Even if the time slow were removed entirely, the damage bonus would still carry it.

5. Dynalar MK3

This Epic option costs 16,000 Eurodollars and slows time by 50 percent for 16 seconds with a 15-second cooldown. It also adds 15 percent damage. The value jump is enormous: time dilation doubles compared to MK2, duration triples compared to MK1, and cooldown is cut in half. Even without the damage bonus, this would be a standout mid-game Sandevistan.

4. Militech “Falcon” MK5

One of the Legendary and Iconic Sandevistans, the Falcon slows time by 30 percent for 18 seconds with a punishing 60-second cooldown. It adds 15 percent damage, 20 percent critical chance, and 20 percent critical damage. The 60-second cooldown is a real drawback, but the offensive combo is beautiful. When it is active, V feels like a superstar.

3. Dynalar MK4

Another Legendary Sandevistan, the Dynalar MK4 slows time by 25 percent for 16 seconds with a 30-second cooldown. It increases damage and critical chance by 15 percent each. At first glance it may seem less impressive than the Falcon, but its shorter cooldown means more uptime and more consistent damage over a fight. The Falcon has higher burst, but the Dynalar MK4 keeps rolling.

2. Qian T “Warp Dancer” MK5

This Legendary and Iconic Sandevistan slows time by only 10 percent for 8 seconds with a 30-second cooldown. However, it adds 15 percent damage, 15 percent critical chance, and a massive 50 percent critical hit damage. The time dilation is minimal, but the crit damage can delete enemies before another activation is even needed. It is a burst-damage dream.

1. Qian T MK4

The only MK4 that beats its MK5 counterpart, the Qian T MK4 slows time by 25 percent for 12 seconds with a cooldown of just 15 seconds. It also increases damage and critical chance by 15 percent each. That low cooldown means higher base damage at a steady rate without relying on lucky crits, while the crit chance is just enough to push it above the Warp Dancer. If its cooldown were even 5 seconds longer, the Warp Dancer would have taken the top spot.

Final Thoughts For 2026 Mercs

In 2026, Cyberpunk 2077 players still debate the best Sandevistan, especially after the 2.0 overhaul and Phantom Liberty changes. The classic ranking above shows the core trade-offs: Zetatech leans on critical chance, Dynalar favors raw damage and uptime, Militech offers iconic burst, and Qian T rewards precision. A modern V should check their current ripperdoc for Tier 5++ and Iconic variants, because the exact numbers may have shifted. Still, the spirit of the ranking remains true. If a player wants to feel like David Martinez for a few seconds, any Sandevistan will do. If they want to dominate Night City, the Qian T MK4 is the classic king. 🏆