Arasaka HJSH-18 Masamune

HJSH-18 Masamune
Masamune - power reimagined.
General
Mfr.	Arasaka
Type	Assault Rifle
	POWER Bullets can ricochet off surfaces.
Stats
	5.9
	47.0
	2.4
	48.0
	8.3
	24 round(s)
	+125%
	+25%
Attachments	Scope, Muzzle
Other
Source(s)	See acquisition
Weight	7.2
Appearances
Game(s)	Cyberpunk 2077
Book(s)	The Official Artbook of Cyberpunk 2077
Technical
Base ID(s)	Preset_Masamune_Default Preset_Masamune_Military Preset_Masamune_Neon Preset_Masamune_Pimp Preset_Masamune_Trauma

The HJSH-18 Masamune (Japanese: 正宗) is a Power Assault Rifle manufactured by Arasaka in Cyberpunk 2077.

Characteristics

Based on the Nowaki from the early 21st century, the Masamune is a high-quality assault rifle designed in the 2050s. Like its predecessor, it fires exclusively in highly accurate, three-round bursts. The weapon has a 24-round magazine with an average reload time.

It is possible to install a Scope and Muzzle attachment.

Database Entry

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ARASAKA HJSH-18 MASAMUNE

The Masamune is not just a rifle but a work of fine art. Designed in the 50's and manufactured from the best, most resilient materials, the Masamune is great for all conditions, while also being surprisingly light. Every single one of the Masamune's elements, down to the tiniest screws and bolts, were quality-ensured by a legion of Arasaka engineers – and you can feel it. Not only is it light to handle, but it's intuitive to use – even for first-time users. And to top it all off, it comes with state-of-the-art software and holographic sights and a three-round burst mode.

Acquisition

• Can be acquired from the following enemies:
  • Arasaka Ranger (Arasaka)
  • Arasaka Robot (Arasaka)
  • Arasaka Soldier (Arasaka)
  • Trauma Team Support
  • Tyger Claws Dragon
  • Tyger Claws Racketeer
  • Tyger Claws Tyger/Tygress
  • Voodoo Boys Malfini

• Can be purchased from:
  • Weapon Vendor in Japantown
  • Weapon Vendor in Downtown (Neon Variant)
  • Sophia Dupont at EBM Petrochem Stadium, Dogtown
  • Leon Watson at Longshore Stacks, Dogtown
• Crafting Spec can be purchased starting at level 17 from:
  • Weapon Vendor in Japantown

Crafting

• Tier 3
• Tier 4
• Tier 5

Materials:		Produces:
30 Tier 3 Item Components		Arasaka HJSH-18 Masamune

Materials:		Produces:
30 Tier 4 Item Components		Arasaka HJSH-18 Masamune

Materials:		Produces:
30 Tier 5 Item Components		Arasaka HJSH-18 Masamune

Variants

Military

Neon

Pimp

Trauma Team

Prejudice

Behind the Scenes

The flagship power weapon from the world's leading weapons manufacturer, the Maksamune's^[sic✍️] the highest quality rifle in the game. Remarkably easy to conceal for a weapon of its size. Like many other guns, it is equipped with the magrail system for adding scopes, silencers and other forms of user customization.

 — The Official Artbook of Cyberpunk 2077 (p.198)

Notes

• Despite not being able to switch between firing modes in Cyberpunk 2077, the Masamune has a switch near the trigger that would allow it to change between firing one or three rounds.
• In Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, it is seen being fired in full auto.
• According to Mike Kowalski's computer, the Masumane is waterproof and can be used underwater.

Trivia

• The name of the weapon can be a reference to one of the following:
  • Japan's greatest swordsmith Gorō Nyūdō Masamune.
  • Daimyō Masamune Date, a leader and legendary samurai from the sengoku period, (many of the Arasaka weapons are seemingly named after Japanese daimyōs).
  • Mangaka Masamune Shirow, creator of the Ghost in the Shell franchise.

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