Progression & tracking

Cyberpunk RED IP (Improvement Points) Guide

Cyberpunk RED uses Improvement Points (IP) instead of traditional XP. This guide explains how progression works and how to track it cleanly.

Quick workflow

  1. After sessions: award IP based on goals, roleplay, and mission outcomes.
  2. Spend IP on skill ranks and role abilities following the book’s costs.
  3. Track cyberware, humanity impacts, and gear upgrades as part of progression.

Context: how Cyberpunk RED plays

Character creation in Cyberpunk RED starts with choosing a Role—Netrunner (hacker), Solo (combat specialist), Tech (inventor), Medtech (healer), Media (information broker), Exec (corporate), Lawman (cop), Fixer (dealer), Nomad (driver), or Rockerboy (entertainer). Each Role has a unique Role Ability that defines your specialty.

Character creation
Start from concept to sheet.
Glossary
Look up terms used in progression rules.

Track progression in one place

Save your character, keep notes, and maintain a clean history as your campaign evolves.