Armor Fix for HARDCORE22 - Realistic Combat Overhaul
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #355 of 476 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Armor fix for HARDCORE22; preventing a skyrocketing armor value due to the passive armor from tech attribute and subdermal armor; with an optional file to "fix" armadillo and melee stuff
Armor Fix for HARDCORE22 - Realistic Combat Overhaul is a small gameplay mod that prevents armor values from skyrocketing due to passive armor from the tech attribute and subdermal armor. It includes an optional file to adjust armadillo and melee mechanics. With 79 endorsements and 4,397 downloads, it's a niche fix for players using the HARDCORE22 overhaul.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Directly addresses a specific balance issue in HARDCORE22, making it essential for players who want a stable armor curve.
- Optional file gives you control over armadillo and melee tweaks, so you can tailor the fix to your playstyle.
- Decent community trust with 79 endorsements and 4,397 downloads—enough to show it works for others.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in March 2023—might be outdated if HARDCORE22 has received updates since then.
- Niche fix: if you don't use HARDCORE22 or don't care about armor scaling, this mod is useless to you.
For players running HARDCORE22 - Realistic Combat Overhaul who are tired of armor values getting out of hand from tech attributes and subdermal implants. If you want a more balanced armor progression without overhauling the whole system, this is a quick patch. Skip it if you don't use HARDCORE22 or prefer a different balance approach.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have HARDCORE22 installed first—this mod is a patch, not a standalone overhaul.
- If you're unsure about the optional armadillo/melee file, start without it and see if you like the base fix.
- Check the HARDCORE22 mod page for any recent updates that might conflict with this fix.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
- Author
- jack
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 4,397
- Endorsements
- 79
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 2/24/2023
- Updated
- 3/7/2023
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