Jack into Night City meets Solaris-3. Version 3.4 drops the full Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collab, and Lucyna "Lucy" Kushinada arrives as a limited 5-star Spectro Pistol Resonator. She is the premium main DPS built around quick-hack mechanics, monowire flair, and heavy attack chains that feel straight out of a netrun. Lucy excels at stacking protocols, diving into Algorithm Compaction, and unloading massive Spectro damage while debuffing enemies with Spoofing Programs. Pair her with free Rebecca for instant synergy, and you get one of the most stylish and powerful teams in the patch.

This guide covers everything you need to optimize Lucy right at launch on June 8, 2026. We break down her kit, BiS gear, echo setup, teams, and rotation so you can run the net like a true Edgerunner.

Lucy Overview

  • Rarity: 5-star limited (collab banner)
  • Attribute: Spectro
  • Weapon: Pistols
  • Role: Main DPS (Heavy Attack and Hack-focused burst)
  • Playstyle: High-uptime on-field carry. Build Transfer Protocol (TCP) stacks through normal attacks and skills, trigger Deadlock to enter Algorithm Compaction, then chain enhanced Heavy Attacks (Single-Thread → Dual-Thread → Multi-Thread) while spending SQL for extra multipliers. Her Resonance Liberation (Netrunner) opens a Cyberspace interface where you spend RAM on hacks that mark, debuff, and nuke groups.

She shines in both single-target boss fights and AoE clears thanks to DEF shred, enemy slowdown, and team-wide utility from her inherent skills.

Quick Kit Summary

Lucy’s core loop revolves around three phases:

  • Base state: Build TCP with Basic Attacks, Resonance Skill (Payload / Pulse Interference).
  • Algorithm Compaction: Triggered by Deadlock. Upgrades attacks to Thread Shredding and threaded Heavy Attacks. Root Privilege stacks unlock Dual-Thread and Multi-Thread bursts.
  • Netrunner Liberation: Enter Cyberspace, spend RAM on Spoofing Programs (DEF shred, ATK reduction, Cyberpsychosis, etc.), then detonate with Override for big AoE Spectro damage.

Innate skills like Ghost Cyberware (optical camo dodge) and Process Breach (team Network Backdoor) add survivability and extra team damage when allies land Hack-Break effects. Her intro skill also buffs Rebecca’s turrets and sharing mechanics for seamless collab synergy.

Best Weapons

BiS: Spectral Trigger (Signature 5-star Pistol)

Base ATK: 588 | CRIT DMG: 48.6%
Effect (R1): ATK +12%. Resonance Skill grants up to 2 stacks of Spectro DMG Bonus (15% each, 14 seconds, refreshes on stack gain). Applying Hack-Shifting grants 25% Heavy Attack DMG amplification and lets Heavy Attacks ignore 10% of target DEF for 14 seconds.
This is her perfect weapon. It directly fuels her Heavy Attack focus, Spectro damage, and Hack synergy.

Strong Alternatives

  • Phasic Homogenizer (5-star permanent): High CRIT DMG and easy All-Attribute DMG buff after teammate Tune Break skills. Great if you already own it.
  • Lux & Umbra or other limited 5-star pistols: Solid Heavy Attack buffs.
  • Solar Flame (4-star Battle Pass): Excellent Heavy Attack DMG and ATK stacks. Budget king for early clears.
  • Relativistic Jet or Pistols#26 (4-star): Good ATK and Energy Regen options for smoother rotations.

Prioritize CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate pistols that boost Heavy Attack or Spectro damage.

Best Echo Sets and Main Echo

Echo Build

1-2-2 pattern (Nightmare of the Shattered Dream 1-piece + two 2-piece sets)

  • 1-piece: Nightmare of the Shattered Dream (inflicts Hack-Shifting for +35% CRIT Rate and +35% Basic/Heavy Attack DMG Bonus for 15 seconds).
  • 2-piece options: Celestial Light or Eternal Radiance (+10% Spectro DMG) and Lingering Tunes or Reel of Spliced Memories (+10% ATK).

Main Echo (4-cost)

Nightmare: Adam Smasher
Echo Skill: Short press deals 273.6% Spectro DMG to surrounding enemies. Hold deals the same damage and enters a mobile state with increased movement speed and slows nearby enemies.
Equipping it on Lucy grants +15% CRIT Rate. Cooldown 20 seconds. Perfect flavor and mechanical fit for the collab boss echo.

Echo Tuning Stats (43311 cost)

  • 4-cost: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG (whichever you need more)
  • 3-cost (x2): Spectro DMG Bonus or ATK%
  • 1-cost (x2): ATK%

Substats Priority

(aim for ~125-130% Resonance Efficiency first):
CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Heavy Attack DMG Bonus > Energy Regen > Resonance Skill DMG.

Tune for balanced CRIT ratio (around 70/280 or better) while hitting ER requirements for frequent Liberations.

Recommended Teams

Premium Collab Team (highest damage)

Lucy (Main DPS) - Rebecca (Sub-DPS) - Shorekeeper or Mornye (Support/Healer)
Full Hack-Shifting and Overload synergy. Mornye boosts tune-break efficiency for faster stacks.

Heavy Attack Focused Team

Lucy (Main DPS) - Iuno or Lynae (Sub-DPS/Support) - Shorekeeper or Verina
Dedicated Heavy Attack buffs make Lucy’s Multi-Thread chains hit like a chrome-plated freight train.

Budget-Friendly Team

Lucy (Main DPS) - Mortefi (4-star Sub-DPS) - Verina or Shorekeeper
Still clears endgame content comfortably with minimal investment.

Basic Rotation Guide

  1. Swap in with Intro Skill for team buffs.
  2. In base state, use Basic Attacks and Resonance Skill (Payload) to build TCP quickly.
  3. When TCP is full, cast Resonance Skill - Deadlock to enter Algorithm Compaction.
  4. Chain upgraded Basic Attacks (Thread Shredding) and Heavy Attacks: Single-Thread → build Root Privilege → Dual-Thread → Multi-Thread (spend SQL for multiplier).
  5. Cast Resonance Liberation (Netrunner) at peak stacks. Spend RAM on optimal Spoofing Programs (DEF shred + Cyberpsychosis for groups, or heavy single-target nukes).
  6. Repeat. Use Adam Smasher echo for mobility and extra Spectro damage during downtime.

Keep Lucy on field as much as possible. The rotation feels fast and rewarding once you get the TCP timing down.

Skill Upgrade Priority

Forte Circuit (core loop) > Resonance Liberation > Resonance Skill > Basic Attack > Intro Skill.
Max Forte and Lib first for the biggest damage spikes.

Should You Pull?

Yes, especially if you love the Edgerunners aesthetic or need a strong Spectro main DPS.

  • 0+1 (character + signature weapon) is enough for all content.
  • 2+1 transforms her gameplay with smoother stacks and higher multipliers.
  • Her Resonance Chain 6 is a massive power spike (extra damage and stasis duration).

Collab characters are limited-time, so grab her while the banner is up. Rebecca being free means you get a ready-made team the moment you pull Lucy.

Quick Ascension Tip

Farm Nightmare Flashdrive from the new Adam Smasher boss, Gold in Memory, and the usual Combustor and Exoswarm materials. Pre-farm now so you can level her to 90 and max skills on day one.

Run the net, choom. With this build Lucy will slice through Tacet Discords like a monowire through chrome. Drop your questions in the comments if you need team tweaks or echo farming routes. Stay frosty out there in Solaris-3.