Night City's Top Fixers: A Guide for New Mercenaries in 2025

Stepping into the neon-drenched sprawl of Night City, new mercenaries quickly learn that the main story is just the tip of the iceberg. Beyond the headlines and the corporate wars, the city's true pulse beats through a network of hundreds of gigs—short, sharp jobs that unlock with every new district and every point of hard-earned Street Cred. Grind these, and the work gets tougher, more interesting, and yes, far more rewarding. Who doles out these jobs? The fixers. Each one a shadowy power broker ruling a specific slice of the city, and some are definitely better to know than others, especially if you're new to the game. With the massive 2.2 update and the Phantom Liberty expansion now fully integrated, the fixer ecosystem is more dynamic than ever, even letting you snap a selfie with a few of them in Photo Mode.

9. Dexter DeShawn

Talk about a bad first impression—well, second, technically. Dexter DeShawn oozes charisma, but it's all a front. He's the hypocrite who praises you for wanting to go out in a "blaze of glory," all while plotting his own quiet retirement on your back. He sets off the game's main events with a job that's supposed to be the big leagues, but when things get sticky? He's the first and only fixer to outright betray you. A total coward hiding behind a cool exterior. He deserves the bottom of the barrel, no question. You can't trust a guy who talks a big game but folds faster than a cheap suit.

8. Dino Dinovic

Hanging out in a dingy club in the city center, Dino Dinovic is... whelming. For a so-called rockerboy, he lacks ambition, acting more like a small-time opportunist than a strategic fixer. He feels like the guy you'd buy questionable braindance edits from, not the one you'd trust with a serious gig. The official comics didn't do him any favors, showing him betraying someone close and selling out a ganger to Maelstrom for a quick buck. In a city where morals are a luxury, Dino doesn't even pretend to have any. He's just... there.

7. Dakota Smith

Out in the dusty Badlands, Dakota Smith is a legend. She's the fixer for the nomads, deeply connected to clans like the Aldecaldos. She's so respected that during a certain pivotal job, she'll even hook you up with free weapons if you make the right call. But here's the thing—she's a woman of the open road. Even after you finish all her gigs, she keeps a polite distance, living in the space between the city and the nomad life without fully committing to either. She'll help, but don't expect a choom for life. Her reputation, though? Impeccable.

6. Wakako Okada

Now we're talking. Wakako Okada is your official introduction to the fixer life, and she sets a dark, complex tone. Juggling enemies from all sides, especially the Tyger Claws, she's a survivor in the truest sense—just ask her five late husbands. Trusting her is a gamble, but her gigs are solid. She's even famous enough to appear in the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime, dishing out jobs to the main crew. She's a classic Night City operator: powerful, dangerous, and always playing her own game.

5. Sebastian \"Padre\" Ibarra

Depending on your life path, Padre might be your first point of contact. He's less of a fixer and more of a community leader in Heywood, the guy people go to settle disputes. Talking to him feels like getting advice from a stern but wise grandfather—silently demanding respect. He knows things about you, showing he keeps his ear firmly to the ground. His presence at Jackie's funeral is a poignant moment, allowing you and him to share stories about the best choom a merc could ask for. He's a pillar, not just a middleman.

4. Muamar \"El Capitán\" Reyes

El Capitán is the guy for anything on wheels. He runs the AutoFixer site and, thanks to Phantom Liberty, offers new gig types that unlock wild vehicles and let you test driving perks. He's the fixer who chose this life but strives to be better than it. After you complete all his jobs, he leaves Night City for good, having done all he can to help people after leaving his corpo past behind. In a city of cynics, El Capitán might be the closest thing to a good guy with a fixer's phone. He deserves his fresh start.

3. Regina Jones

Oh, you'll know Regina. For completionists, her avalanche of early-game gigs in Watson makes her a permanent fixture on your holo. But she's more than just a job dispenser. A former media turned independent journalist, she uses fixing as a cover to expose the city's worst secrets, with you as her muscle. She gives you a unique window into the tragic world of cyberpsychos, offering some of the game's most visually stunning and morally complex missions. She's also key to the Skippy smart pistol mystery. Regina's in it for the truth, and that makes her gigs deeply rewarding.

2. Wade \"Mr. Hands\" Bleecker

Phantom Liberty catapulted Mr. Hands into the big leagues. The man who stands at the feet of the brutal Dogtown and isn't afraid to stare it down. Ambitious doesn't even begin to cover it. His connections are everywhere, and with enough time and eddies, he can make almost anything happen. By the end of the DLC, he's literally pulling strings from the shadows to decide Dogtown's next leader. The most enigmatic and charismatic fixer in the biz, Mr. Hands doesn't just work the system—he is the system in his domain. A masterclass in quiet power.

1. Rogue Amendiares

At the top sits the legend herself: Rogue. She's the fixer's fixer, the Queen of the Afterlife. She only deals in the hardest jobs because she's already done all the dirty work to get to the top—a fact Johnny Silverhand's engram is all too happy to remind you of. No other fixer is as woven into the main story. She's front and center, and her missions never disappoint, offering unique rewards including some of the game's most powerful iconic gear. Working for Rogue means you've arrived. In the mercenary food chain, she's the apex predator.

Fixer	District/Specialty	Key Trait	Best For...
Rogue	Afterlife / High-Profile Hits	Living Legend	Endgame gear & story involvement
Mr. Hands	Dogtown / Political Maneuvers	Ambitious Connector	Phantom Liberty content & influence
Regina Jones	Watson / Investigative Work	Truth-Seeker	Story-rich gigs & cyberpsycho hunts
El Capitán	Santo Domingo / Auto-Theft	Moral Compass	Vehicle unlocks & feel-good jobs
Padre	Heywood / Community Affairs	Respected Leader	Grounded, narrative-driven work
Wakako	Westbrook / Tyger Claws Area	Cunning Survivor	Classic, street-level Night City vibes
Dakota	Badlands / Nomad Liaison	Desert Legend	Open-road missions & nomad connections
Dino	City Center / Low-Stakes Jobs	Small-Time Opportunist	Quick, easy eddies early on
Dexter	(Intro) / Betrayal	Charismatic Hypocrite	Learning a harsh lesson 😉

So, there you have it, choom. Night City's lineup. Start with Regina's grind in Watson, earn your stripes, and maybe one day you'll get a call from Rogue's office. Just remember: in this city, everyone's got an angle. Your job is to make sure their angle works for you. Now get out there and make a name for yourself.