Step-by-step guide

Cyberpunk RED Character Creation

Learn how to create a Cyberpunk RED character. Use this guide as a checklist, then build your character in RPG Stack.

Steps

  1. Choose role (fixer, netrunner, solo, etc.).
  2. Roll or choose Lifepath background (family, motivations, events).
  3. Distribute STATs: 62 points (players may buy up to role limit). Each STAT must be 2–8 at creation, except Luck (2–10).
  4. Pick Role Ability rank (starts at 4 for Edgerunner mode; GM may vary).
  5. Assign Skills: 86 points (none above 6 at creation, except Language/Role ability).
  6. Choose starting Gear package per Role.
  7. Choose Cyberware (basic cyberware at start is free; chrome must respect Humanity Loss).
  8. Calculate Derived Stats: Humanity, Hit Points, Death Save, Move, Carry, Armor.
  9. Finalize Lifepath details (Style, Clothes, Contacts, Enemies, etc.).
Online character sheet
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