Sniper Skills: Pan Am Mastery Techniques

The Overwatch Sniper Rifle is a rare and powerful weapon in Cyberpunk 2077. It was originally owned by Panam Palmer, who gives it to V as a reward for helping her rescue Saul Bright during the Riders on the Storm side quest. The rifle has increased reload speed, comes with a custom silencer, and has a scope that cannot be removed. To obtain the rifle, players must complete the Life During Wartime mission, then help Panam rescue Saul from the Wraiths at their hideout.

Complete the Riders on the Storm side quest

To complete the Riders on the Storm side quest, you must first complete the Life During Wartime mission. After that, you'll get a call from Panam, who will ask to meet up with her at the Aldecaldo's camp in the Badlands. Meet up with her within 24 in-game hours to start the quest.

At the camp, Panam will brief you on the job: to rescue Saul, a Nomad leader, who is being held captive. Mitch will give you the option to use his drone for reconnaissance. You'll need to scan 5 clues: a set of tire tracks, a truck, the building perimeter, the garage, and the building itself.

After reconnaissance, Mitch will offer you a Spiked Superjet. Take it, and then ride with Panam to the Raffen Shiv camp. If you want to romance Panam, you must ride with her every time.

There are several ways to rescue Saul. You can go in guns blazing, which will mean taking on almost the entire compound. Alternatively, you can take a stealth approach. If you have a high Tech skill, you can unlock a drainpipe on the west side of the building that opens into a ventilation system. Or, you can infiltrate from the east side of the camp, which has the fewest enemies.

Once you've rescued Saul, make your way back outside to Panam's vehicle. If you were undetected, you can escape safely. If not, there will be a car chase sequence. Either way, a storm will hit, forcing you to take shelter at Ingall's Farm with Panam and Saul.

At the farm, you'll need to restore power by completing a few small objectives. Once you're done, you'll have your first opportunity to romance Panam. Sit on the couch next to her and start the conversation with the option "Shitty idea, Panam's right". From there, choose the following options: "To haboobs" while raising a toast, "Pleased with your stay, ma'am?", and "You'd be more comfortable with your shoes off, ma'am". You'll then have the option to show affection by touching her thigh, which will open up the option to romance her later.

The next morning, go outside and talk to Panam. She will give you your quest reward: the Overwatch sniper rifle. This concludes the quest. To continue the romance route, take the following conversation options: "So-so, back's numb" and "Thought you were gonna stay with your family". When she walks towards her bike, choose "[Stop Panam] Wait, about last night......".

Complete the Life During Wartime mission

To complete the Life During Wartime mission, you must first complete the Lightning Breaks mission. This will unlock the next step in the Panam Palmer questline.

The Life During Wartime mission starts with V and Panam heading towards a crash site to stop Mitch and Scorpion from being attacked. You will encounter several drones, which you must shoot down using the turret. The turret will then jam, and Panam will climb through the hatch on the roof to fix it. While doing so, she will be hit by a ricochet and become injured. Destroy the remaining drones and wait for Panam to arrive at the site.

Once at the site, scan the area, including the crashed AV, and look for Mitch. You will find him on the furthest side of the wreckage, held hostage by the Kang Tao operatives. You will also find a Kang Tao operative and combat drones scanning the area around the crash site. You can choose to scan these as well, but it is optional.

After you have scanned the area and found Mitch, Panam will cover you as you take out the AV's turret and the Kang Tao operatives. There are multiple ways to approach this, but stealth is recommended as the operatives and combat drones are powerful and there is little cover. Head left and use the rocky ledges to hide from the operatives, taking them out one by one. Then, make your way to the turret control panel and jack into the panel to disable them.

Open the hatch on the other side of the AV and you will find that Mitch has been taken hostage by the pilot. To receive information about Hellman from the pilot, select the following answers: "I'm losing my patience" and "I just want Hellman." This will lead to fewer encounters later on. Alternatively, you can simply shoot the pilot and move on with the story.

After talking to Mitch and Panam, it's time to track down Hellman. If you chose to kill the pilot, you will have to track down Hellman by scanning tracks and simulating the path he likely took. You can also steal a motorcycle. Whether you are given directions or follow the tracks, you will head to an airstrip where Kang Tao stopped off. This is also optional—you don't have to stop and kill these operatives, but you can if you want to.

The next stop is a gas station, where you will head with Panam. She will provide cover fire while you deal with agents, drones, and turrets on the perimeter. If possible, hack the turrets and activate "Friendly Mode" so that they attack the enemy force. There are also snipers—one on the roof of the gas station and another at the base of the tower.

The front door of the gas station is inaccessible, so head around the side. There are a few agents inside to take out and Hellman is in the office area. Pistol-whip Hellman and leave with him. After calling Takemura, pick up Hellman and take him outside, where the Aldecaldos have also shown up. You will receive a new motorcycle and have another choice to make.

To continue on the path of romancing Panam, select the following answer: "It really wasn't Panam's fault." This choice also works towards romancing Panam since it shows your loyalty to her. After this, time moves forward, and you're interrogating Hellman about the biochip that is killing you. After a few moments, you will leave the room, and Takemura will deal with Hellman. This concludes the Life During Wartime mission.

Head to Aldecaldo's camp in the Badlands

After the Life During Wartime mission, you will receive a call from Panam, who will say that she needs your help. You should then head to the Aldecaldo's camp in the Badlands to meet up with her.

At the camp, Panam will explain that Saul has been captured by the Wraiths. Mitch will also be there and will give you a shard so that you can survey the Wraith camp before you head out. Panam will then drive you both over to the Wraith camp in a van. She will point out that a storm is headed your way, so time is of the essence. Once you arrive, take out the enemies and head into the main building's security room.

In the security room, check the monitor in the middle of the room and head to the "Local Network" tab, then "Remote Takeover". This will bring up the security feed, showing you exactly where Saul is located. Make your way to Saul (his location will be marked on your screen). Once you've found him, head back upstairs to Panam. She will pull the van around to the front of the building for you.

The storm will be picking up by now, and you will have some guys on your tail as you leave. Take them out, and once you reach the next building, head inside to escape the storm. You will need to repair the breaker in the back room to get the power on and fix the fusebox outside to get the heat working. Then, head back inside.

The next morning, talk to Panam again outside. Walk with her to the motorcycles, and she will give you the Overwatch Sniper Rifle as a thank you for helping her.

Take out the enemies and enter the main building's security room

After receiving a call from Panam, who needs your help, head to the Aldecaldo's camp in the Badlands. She will explain that Saul has been captured by the Wraiths. Mitch will join you and give you a shard so you can survey the area before you head out. Hop into the van with Panam and make your way to the camp.

Take out the enemies however you like, and head into the main building's security room. Once inside, check the monitor in the middle of the room. Head over to the "Local Network" tab and then to the "Remote Takeover" tab. This will bring up the security feed and show you exactly where Saul is located.

Start making your way to Saul (his location will be marked on your screen). Once you've found him, head back upstairs to Panam. She will pull the van around to the front of the building for you. With the storm picking up, you'll have some guys on your tail as you leave. Take them out, and once you reach the next building, head inside to escape the storm. You'll need to repair the breaker in the back room to get the power on and fix the fusebox outside to get the heat working, then head back inside.

The next morning, talk to Panam again outside. Walk with her to the motorcycles, and she'll give you the Overwatch Sniper Rifle as a thank you for your help.

Find Saul and escape with Panam

To find Saul and escape with Panam, you'll need to follow these steps:

First, after completing the 'Life During Wartime' quest, you'll receive a call from Panam, who will ask for your help. Head to the Aldecaldo's camp in the Badlands to meet up with her. She'll inform you that Saul, the leader of the Aldecaldos, has been captured by the Wraiths. Mitch will join you and provide a shard so you can scout the enemy base and pinpoint the location of the enemies and Saul.

Next, get into the van with Panam and drive towards the Wraith's base. Panam will point out an incoming storm, so you'll need to act quickly. You can choose to enter the base forcefully by shooting your way through, or you can opt for a stealthier approach by entering through the western or eastern side of the area. The eastern side has a drain tunnel that can be opened with a high enough Technical Ability, leading directly to Saul.

Regardless of your approach, make your way to the basement where Saul is being held. After a cutscene, you can choose to escape through the front door or take Saul to safety through the drain tunnel. Once you've rescued Saul, escape in Panam's van. A cutscene will play, and you'll find yourself in a house during a violent sandstorm. This is where you can further your romance with Panam. After a night's rest, Panam will be waiting for you outside, and she'll reward you with her sniper rifle, Overwatch.

It's important to note that you can only romance Panam if your V has a male appearance. Additionally, completing this side quest is crucial to obtaining Panam's Overwatch Sniper Rifle.

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