Better Borrowed Time

⭐ — (17 endorsements) 📥 1,323 downloads 📌 v0.3 📅 12/12/2025
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By apfelapfel · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 12/24/2025 📅 Created: 12/12/2025
⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ Cyber Engine Tweaks — Cyber Engine Tweaks (CET) Download ↗
2🛠️ RED4ext — RED4ext (native plugin loader) Download ↗
3🛠️ redscript — redscript (scripting framework) Download ↗
4🧩 ArchiveXL — ArchiveXL (archive loader) Download ↗
5🧩 TweakXL — TweakXL (tweak framework) Download ↗
6🧩 Codeware — Codeware (UI framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #99 of 528 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

I was never really satisfied with the default behavior of the "Borrowed Time" perk within the Tech skill tree. Requiring you to be out of Health Item charges and then killing an enemy while your health is below 25% felt way too situational.

This mod changes the "Borrowed Time" perk within the Tech skill tree. As described in the overview, the vanilla conditions to trigger the effect are very situational, making it more likely for you to die trying on higher difficulties and/or when using balancing mods. The actual changes to trigger the 100% instant recharge chance for one Health Item are as follows:

  • []Vanilla: Player health is below 25% -> Mod: Player health is below 50% / 25% (choose one version)

    []Vanilla: Player has neutralized an enemy -> Mod: Player has scored a critical hit / kill (choose one version)

  • Vanilla: Player has no Health Items remaining -> Mod: Player has no Health Items remaining (no change)

    In short, this will allow you to use the perk more tactically, either by utilizing critical hits or by increasing the time window you have to achieve a kill and recharge your Health Item. A cooldown based version has been requested and I am investigating, but there are a few issues with this approach that I need to sort out first.

    The localization is currently only available in English and German. If you want me to add another language feel free to message me with your suggested translation. I am also open to adjustments, but may need some time to figure it out.

    Thank you for reading and enjoy 😊

📊 Mod Details

Game
Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
Author
apfelapfel
Version
0.3
Downloads
1,323
Endorsements
17
Category
Gameplay
Created
12/12/2025
Updated
12/24/2025

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