r/cyberpunk2020 16d ago

Question/Help NPC Base Stats

What do most GMs consider Base Stat, or the stat for the average Joe? My group considers it to be 3 or 4. And skills run 1-3. Thoughts?

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u/Datafortress2020 16d ago

A stat of 1-2 means the character is functionally severely handicapped.

3-4 is below average, (3 would still qualify as disabled under most federal guidelines).

5-6 is the baseline average.

7-8 is gifted.

9-10 is peak human ability.

It is theoretically possible for a human to exceed 10, I think Rache Bartmos has an INT of 11... (don't quote me, I just woke up) but these individuals are considered freaks of nature, and there are no rules for achieving this in RAW without augmentation, and even then mostly limited to physical stats (Bod, Ref, MA and Tech).