Character Roles
Character roles define your playstyle, starting skills, equipment, and cyberware in Chatsubo. Each role offers a unique path through Night City's neon-lit streets. Choose carefully - your role shapes your entire experience.
The Five Roles
Chatsubo offers five distinct character roles, each with specialized abilities and progression paths:
1. Console Cowboy
2. Street Samurai
3. Fixer
4. Tech
5. Street Medic
Console Cowboy
Tagline: "Elite hackers and matrix specialists"
Role Identity: You jack into cyberspace, navigating the digital matrix where data is power and ICE is deadly. Console Cowboys are the elite hackers of Night City - you don't need chrome or guns when you can shut down security systems, crack corporate databases, and manipulate the digital world around you.
Core Strengths
- Hacking Mastery - Crack systems, bypass security, manipulate data
- Matrix Navigation - Navigate cyberspace with ease
- Information Warfare - Control the flow of digital information
- Tech Savvy - Understand and manipulate technology
Starting Skills
| Skill | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hacking | 3 | Primary skill - crack systems and bypass security |
| Tech | 2 | Secondary skill - understand and repair technology |
| Combat | 1 | Basic self-defense capability |
| Street Smarts | 1 | Navigate the streets safely |
| Medical | 0 | No medical training |
Starting Cyberware
- Basic Cyberdeck - Your interface to the matrix
- Neural Interface - Direct brain-computer connection for jacking in
Ideal For
- Players who enjoy puzzle-solving and strategic thinking
- Those who prefer intelligence over brute force
- Fans of hacking and digital infiltration
- Players who want to manipulate technology
Playstyle Tips
- Invest in Intelligence and Cool stats
- Upgrade your cyberdeck as soon as possible
- Hacking skills improve with use - practice on low-security systems first
- Your weakness is direct combat - avoid prolonged fights
- Use your hacking abilities to gain advantages before conflicts arise
Progression Path
Early Game: Focus on improving hacking skills and upgrading your basic cyberdeck. Mid Game: Acquire advanced cyberware for matrix operations and ICE breaking. Late Game: Master complex system intrusions, corporate espionage, and data manipulation.
Street Samurai
Tagline: "Combat specialists with military-grade cyberware"
Role Identity: You are chrome and reflexes - a cybernetically-enhanced warrior built for combat. Street Samurai blend human skill with machine precision, turning their bodies into weapons. You live by the blade and die by the code.
Core Strengths
- Combat Excellence - Master of melee and ranged combat
- Enhanced Reflexes - Lightning-fast reactions and movement
- Cyberware Integration - Your body is a weapon platform
- Physical Dominance - Superior strength and endurance
Starting Skills
| Skill | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Combat | 3 | Primary skill - master of all combat forms |
| Street Smarts | 2 | Navigate dangerous situations |
| Tech | 1 | Basic technical knowledge |
| Medical | 1 | First aid and field medicine |
| Hacking | 0 | No hacking capability |
Starting Cyberware
- Muscle Enhancement - Increased strength and combat ability
- Cyber Eyes - Enhanced vision and targeting systems
Ideal For
- Players who want direct action and combat
- Those who prefer physical confrontation
- Fans of fast-paced, reflexes-based gameplay
- Players who enjoy character optimization through cyberware
Playstyle Tips
- Prioritize Reflexes and Body stats
- Invest heavily in combat cyberware
- Maintain good quality weapons and armor
- Learn when to press the attack and when to retreat
- Your cyberware is expensive - manage your NuYen carefully
Progression Path
Early Game: Build combat skills, acquire basic weapons and armor. Mid Game: Install advanced combat cyberware, specialize in weapon types. Late Game: Become an unstoppable force with legendary weapons and maxed cyberware.
Fixer
Tagline: "Deal-makers and information brokers"
Role Identity: You know people. You know secrets. You know how to make things happen. Fixers are the connectors of Night City - you broker deals, trade information, and make the impossible possible. Your network is your power.
Core Strengths
- Social Mastery - Negotiate, persuade, and manipulate
- Information Network - Know who to talk to and what they want
- Resource Access - Get what others can't
- Street Knowledge - Understand the city's power dynamics
Starting Skills
| Skill | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Street Smarts | 3 | Primary skill - navigate social and street situations |
| Combat | 1 | Basic self-defense |
| Tech | 1 | Basic technical knowledge |
| Medical | 1 | Basic medical knowledge |
| Hacking | 1 | Basic hacking capability |
Starting Cyberware
- Voice Modulator - Alter your voice for deception or persuasion
- Memory Boost - Enhanced recall for contacts and deals
Ideal For
- Players who enjoy social interaction and roleplay
- Those who prefer negotiation over confrontation
- Fans of building networks and influence
- Players who want diverse capabilities
Playstyle Tips
- Max out Cool and Awareness stats
- Build relationships with NPCs - they're your greatest asset
- Complete quests to expand your network
- You're a jack-of-all-trades - use versatility to your advantage
- Information is currency - trade it wisely
Progression Path
Early Game: Build your contact network, complete introductory quests. Mid Game: Establish yourself as a reliable connector, access restricted resources. Late Game: Control information flow, broker high-stakes deals, influence major factions.
Tech
Tagline: "Hardware specialists and cyberware engineers"
Role Identity: You build, modify, and repair the technology that keeps Night City running. Techs are the engineers and mechanics - you can craft custom gear, install cyberware, and repair anything from cyberdecks to combat armor. If it's got circuits, you can make it better.
Core Strengths
- Crafting & Modification - Create and enhance equipment
- Cyberware Installation - Install and maintain cybernetic implants
- Repair Mastery - Fix anything mechanical or electronic
- Hardware Knowledge - Deep understanding of technology
Starting Skills
| Skill | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tech | 3 | Primary skill - repair, craft, and modify |
| Hacking | 2 | Secondary skill - understand software |
| Medical | 1 | Basic knowledge (useful for cyberware installation) |
| Street Smarts | 1 | Basic street navigation |
| Combat | 0 | No combat training |
Starting Cyberware
- Tech Scanner - Analyze equipment and identify components
- Repair Interface - Enhanced fine motor control for repairs
Ideal For
- Players who enjoy crafting and customization
- Those who prefer support roles
- Fans of tinkering and optimization
- Players who want to create unique equipment
Playstyle Tips
- Focus on Intelligence and Awareness stats
- Collect components and materials for crafting
- Offer repair services to build relationships
- Your combat skills are weak - rely on quality gear
- Invest in advanced tools and workshops
Progression Path
Early Game: Master basic repairs and modifications, build a component stockpile. Mid Game: Craft advanced equipment, install complex cyberware. Late Game: Create legendary custom gear, master all technical systems.
Street Medic
Tagline: "Underground medical experts"
Role Identity: You patch up the wounded in back-alley clinics where no questions are asked. Street Medics are the healers of Night City - you handle trauma surgery, install cyberware, and keep people alive when the system has abandoned them. Your skills mean life or death.
Core Strengths
- Medical Expertise - Heal injuries and treat conditions
- Cyberware Surgery - Install and repair cybernetic implants
- Pharmacology - Understand drugs and their effects
- Trauma Care - Emergency medicine and stabilization
Starting Skills
| Skill | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Medical | 3 | Primary skill - healing and treatment |
| Tech | 2 | Secondary skill - needed for cyberware work |
| Street Smarts | 1 | Navigate the streets safely |
| Combat | 1 | Basic self-defense |
| Hacking | 0 | No hacking capability |
Starting Cyberware
- Medical Scanner - Diagnose injuries and conditions
- Steady Hands - Enhanced precision for surgery
Ideal For
- Players who enjoy support and healing roles
- Those who prefer helping others
- Fans of medical/biological systems
- Players essential for group content
Playstyle Tips
- Prioritize Intelligence and Cool stats
- Keep medical supplies stocked
- Group play maximizes your value
- Combat healing makes you invaluable
- Your services are always in demand - monetize wisely
Progression Path
Early Game: Master basic healing, build medical supply stockpile. Mid Game: Perform complex surgeries, install advanced cyberware. Late Game: Handle any medical emergency, master pharmaceutical creation.
Choosing Your Role
Consider Your Playstyle
Prefer Combat? → Street Samurai Like Hacking? → Console Cowboy Enjoy Social Play? → Fixer Want to Craft? → Tech Like Healing? → Street Medic
Group Synergy
If playing with others, consider: - Street Samurai - Frontline combat and protection - Console Cowboy - Information and digital support - Fixer - Quest access and resource acquisition - Tech - Equipment maintenance and enhancement - Street Medic - Healing and group survival
Solo Viability
All roles can solo effectively: - Street Samurai - Strong solo combat - Console Cowboy - Avoid combat through hacking - Fixer - Versatile jack-of-all-trades - Tech - Superior equipment compensates for weakness - Street Medic - Self-healing and survival
Role Progression
Early Levels (1-5)
Focus on your role's core skill. Accept role-appropriate quests. Build basic equipment and cyberware loadout.
Mid Levels (6-15)
Specialize in advanced role abilities. Acquire tier-appropriate cyberware. Establish your reputation in Night City.
Late Levels (16+)
Master your role's ultimate abilities. Acquire legendary equipment. Become a Night City legend.
Changing Roles
Roles are permanent. Choose carefully during character creation - you cannot change your role later. Your role defines your identity and progression path throughout the game.
Role-Specific Content
Each role has unique: - Quests - Role-specific storylines and missions - NPCs - Contacts who only deal with your role - Abilities - Role-exclusive skills and powers (future implementation) - Equipment - Role-appropriate gear and cyberware
Need More Information?
- Character Basics - Overview of all character systems
- Skills Guide - Detailed skill progression information
- Leveling Guide - How XP and levels work
Choose your path. Become a legend.
Last Updated: October 2025