# Best lifepath in Cyberpunk 2077: which to choose

> No Cyberpunk 2077 lifepath is strongest. Street Kid, Nomad and Corpo change the prologue and some dialogue; pick the background you want to play.

The best lifepath in Cyberpunk 2077 is the one whose story you want to play: none is stronger in gameplay. Street Kid, Nomad and Corpo give you a different short opening, unique dialogue options throughout the game and a few small scenes, but the main story, skills and build options are the same. Choose the one whose background you want to role-play.

## The three lifepaths

- **Street Kid.** You start in a Watson bar and know Night City's gangs and fixers. Best if you want to feel like a local and enjoy street-level dialogue.
- **Nomad.** You start in the Badlands outside the city. Your extra dialogue ties into the Aldecaldos storyline and gives some nice moments with Panam. Good for players who like outsider stories and the open road.
- **Corpo.** You start as an Arasaka counter-intelligence agent. You get insider dialogue with corporate characters and in Arasaka-related scenes. Best if you want the most dramatic fall from power.

## What the choice changes

1. **Prologue.** Each path has its own opening missions before the shared story begins.
2. **Dialogue.** Lifepath-specific lines appear in conversations, sometimes opening alternative ways through a scene.
3. **Small side content.** A few unique interactions and short quests.
4. **Endings.** The core ending options are the same; the Nomad background adds flavor to the Aldecaldos ending.

## Our recommendation

For a first playthrough, **Street Kid** fits the Night City story naturally, and **Nomad** gives the warmest character moments. **Corpo** is the most interesting on a second run, once you know Arasaka's role in the story.

## FAQ

**Does your lifepath affect stats or skills?**
No. Attributes and perks are set separately during character creation and leveling, so every lifepath can play any build.

**Does each lifepath have a different story?**
No. They have different prologues and extra dialogue, but the main story is the same.

**How does Corpo V know Jackie?**
The game skips six months in a montage after the prologue, showing V and Jackie becoming friends and partners.

**How many endings does Cyberpunk 2077 have?**
Several main endings depend on choices in the final mission, plus a secret ending, and the Phantom Liberty expansion adds another.

**Do your choices actually matter in Cyberpunk?**
They shape side stories, relationships and which endings are available, though the main plot path is fixed.

**Is there an ending where V lives?**
Some endings leave V alive with an uncertain future, and Phantom Liberty adds one that saves V at a cost. Which one feels best is a matter of taste.

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