Quick Answer

Spend upgrade materials on weapons your perks already support. Iconic weapons are valuable, but if attributes, perks, and cyberware do not support them, high numbers may still feel awkward.

Weapon Checks

TypeCheck
GunsFire rate, recoil, crit, and ammo pressure
BladesAttack speed, mobility, survival, and stamina
Tech weaponsPenetration, charge timing, cover handling
Smart weaponsLock stability and matching cyberware