During the Dogtown gig titled The Man Who Killed Jason Foreman in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, players face a difficult moral decision when confronting Leon Rinder. Rinder is a former Barghest soldier responsible for a series of killings in the Stacks, but he is found broken and suffering from severe memory loss due to cyberpsychosis. Deciding whether to eliminate him or show mercy impacts the rewards you receive and how the quest resolves.
What Happens If You Kill Rinder
Choosing to kill Rinder directly fulfills the contract given to you by the residents of the Stacks. Once you eliminate him, you can pick up his dog tags from the room and return them to Briana to complete the assignment. Mr. Hands will call to confirm the contract is settled, rewarding you with the standard payment of 8,000 eddies for finishing the job.
Executing Rinder gives immediate closure to Jason Foreman's grieving family and the local community. However, taking this path prevents you from accessing Rinder's secret stash of high-tier gear and unique weapons. It is the most straightforward option for players who want to act as a strict mercenary following contract terms.
What Happens If You Spare Rinder
If you choose to hear Rinder out, you can strike a deal with him instead of ending his life. In exchange for sparing him, Rinder hands over his dog tags along with the stash code that starts the side quest Addicted to Chaos. You can still return the dog tags to Briana and claim your 8,000 eddies reward from Mr. Hands.
Sparing Rinder allows you to travel to his hidden garage location to retrieve valuable loot. Inside the secret stash, you will find the Dezerter Iconic Power Double-Barrel Shotgun along with crafting materials and extra items. This choice yields the highest total gameplay rewards without causing any negative backlash from Mr. Hands.
Sending Rinder to Regina for Treatment
Players who scanned all clues at the crime scene earlier in the mission unlock a special dialogue path regarding cyberpsychosis. By pointing out his condition, V can force Rinder to contact Regina Jones for medical rehabilitation rather than leaving him behind. Threatening him with a gun compels him to submit to treatment while still handing over his dog tags and stash details.
This outcome provides a compassionate resolution that aligns well with Regina's ongoing cyberpsycho research. You receive the full monetary reward from Mr. Hands, access to the Iconic weapon stash, and the satisfaction of getting Rinder professional help. For many players, this scenario serves as the most ideal balance between justice and utility.
Which Choice Should You Make
From a purely practical standpoint, sparing Rinder or sending him to Regina offers significantly better overall value than outright killing him. Both non-lethal choices secure the standard 8,000 eddies while unlocking the powerful Dezerter Iconic shotgun. Unless your character roleplay strictly demands immediate retribution, opting for the peaceful resolution is the most rewarding path.
