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Land vehicle tech (Cyberpunk RED)

Skills

Definition

Land Vehicle Tech is the specialized skill of working on ground vehicles—cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other wheeled or tracked vehicles. It covers repairs, modifications, customization, and the deep mechanical knowledge needed to keep Night City's vehicles running. Land Vehicle Tech uses your TECH stat and is distinct from Drive Land Vehicle—driving is one thing, but understanding the machine underneath you is another entirely. A skilled vehicle tech can repair battle damage in the field, upgrade an engine for better performance, install hidden compartments for smuggling, add armor plating, or strip a vehicle for parts. For nomad clans, vehicle tech skills are foundational—their lives depend on maintaining their vehicles in the harsh Badlands. For urban edgerunners, having a vehicle tech means your getaway car actually works when you need it, and your ride performs better than factory spec.

How it works

**Linked Stat**: TECH **Key Uses**: - Repairing damaged land vehicles - Upgrading and modifying vehicle performance - Installing hidden compartments and armor - Diagnosing mechanical problems **Additional**: Requires appropriate tools and workspace for major work. Field repairs are possible at higher difficulty. Parts and materials cost eddies.

Tips

**Build Advice**: Essential for Nomad characters and any crew that relies on vehicles. Even basic investment pays off in reduced repair costs and reliable transportation. **Synergies**: Pairs naturally with Drive Land Vehicle—understanding your machine makes you a better driver and vice versa. Basic Tech covers what Land Vehicle Tech doesn't. **Character Concepts**: Nomad mechanic, custom vehicle builder, getaway car specialist, combat vehicle modifier.

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from Basic Tech?

Land Vehicle Tech is the specialist skill for ground vehicles. Basic Tech handles general repairs. You'd use Land Vehicle Tech for engine overhauls, performance modifications, and complex vehicle-specific work that Basic Tech can't cover.