Arasaka JKE-X2 Kenshin

JKE-X2 Kenshin
Elegance in lethality.
General
Mfr.	Arasaka
Type	Pistol
	TECH Can be charged to release a powerful shot.
Stats
	5.0
	49.0
	0.8
	36.0
	8.2
	20 round(s)
Charge time	0.50sec
	+170%
	+50%
Attachments	Scope
Other
Weight	4.3
Appearances
Game(s)	Cyberpunk 2077
Book(s)	The Official Artbook of Cyberpunk 2077
Technical
Base ID(s)	Preset_Kenshin_Default Preset_Kenshin_Military Preset_Kenshin_Neon Preset_Kenshin_Pimp

The JKE-X2 Kenshin (Japanese: 謙信) is a Tech Pistol manufactured by Arasaka in Cyberpunk 2077.

Characteristics

Designed specifically for Arasaka operators, the Kenshin is a small, compact pistol based on Arasaka's trusted weapon platform, maximizing conceal-ability and reducing interference with holstering. The weapon has been outfitted with a Tech mechanism, that due to its electromagnetic rails allows for burst-firing projectiles at high velocity after charging, and allowing object penetration. The Kenshin's magazine has a capacity of 20 rounds.

However, due to the addition of the Tech firing mechanism, it is not possible to install a Muzzle attachment, but it is possible to attach a small Scope.

Database Entry

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ARASAKA JKE-X2 KENSHIN

This simple, unpretentious pistol is the pride and joy of Arasaka engineers. Kenshin is one of the most cutting-edge – and deadliest – machine pistols available on the market. HARNESS THE POWER OF LIGHTNING The Kenshin's brute power first comes from generating electromagnetic tension, before releasing a lethal, tungsten-tipped round that can penetrate the sturdiest armor. Like other guns of this class, it comes ready-equipped with a holographic scope.

Acquisition

• Can be purchased starting at level 17 from:
  • Weapon Vendor in Red Peaks (Military Variant)
  • Weapon Vendor in Kabuki
  • Maelstrom Weapon Vendor in Northside (Neon Variant)
  • Weapon Vendor in Japantown
  • Weapon Vendor in Downtown (Pimp Variant)
  • Weapon Vendor in Wellsprings (Neon Variant)
• Crafting Spec can be purchased starting at level 10 from:
  • Weapon Vendor in Wellsprings

Crafting

• Tier 3
• Tier 4
• Tier 5

Materials:		Produces:
30 Tier 3 Item Components		Arasaka JKE-X2 Kenshin

Materials:		Produces:
30 Tier 4 Item Components		Arasaka JKE-X2 Kenshin

Materials:		Produces:
30 Tier 5 Item Components		Arasaka JKE-X2 Kenshin

Variants

Military

Neon

Pimp

Apparition

Chaos

Ambition

Behind the Scenes

Designed for Arasaka operators to be small, flat and easy to carry, the Kenshin has virtually no elements that extend beyond its basic outline that could potentially interfere with holstering, though parts on the top of the barrel do move violently when fired, making it visually impressive in action.

 — The Official Artbook of Cyberpunk 2077

Trivia

• Like many Arasaka-manufactured weapons, the Kenshin is named after a Japanese warlord. In this case, it is Uesugi Kenshin.

Bugs

• The default sight aims with the bottom of the triangular sight picture, instead of the tip of the triangle.

Gallery

Concept art by Ben Andrews.