Better Chimera Mods

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,163 endorsements) 📥 529,653 downloads 📌 v1.1.1 📅 12/3/2024
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Seijax · Weapons

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 2/2/2025 📅 Created: 12/3/2024
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #26 of 94 Weapons mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Firecracker was a +25% damage applied through a separate damage instance, and deactivated ricochet on the equipped weapon.

But none of this was ever shown on ui.

It also wasn't conveyed that the same damage bonus was also applied on weapons already possessing explosive rounds, through a deliberate reshuffling of damage instances.

Hackatomy worked through a flat 5% upload chance that performed spendidly on SMGs, but was completely useless on something like the Ashura.

With this mod:

Firecracker

  • []Only causes the explosions on successful hits. Ricochet functionality is retained (if otherwise present).

    []Damage increase is shown in weapon info.

    []Doesn't spread the damage on separate instances (if bullets weren't already explosive) to avoid double reduction from enemy armor.

    []Correctly applies on modded weapons with custom attacks too

    Hackatomy

    • []Has variant upload chance, depending on comprehensive "hits per second" calculation. You can expect 100% upload chance from a baseline Ashura, while faster firing weapons will scale down all the way to the previous 5% (working as a minimum chance).

      []Effects that allow quickhacks to spread will apply to quickhacks from the mod.

      Installation

      • []Copy/extract the contents of the archive into the main "Cyberpunk 2077" folder

        Uninstallation

        • []Remove "Cyberpunk 2077\archive\pc\mod\BetterChimeraMods.archive"

          []Remove "Cyberpunk 2077\archive\pc\mod\BetterChimeraMods.archive.xl"

          []Remove the "Cyberpunk 2077\r6\tweaks\BetterChimeraMods" folder and all its content.

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Better Chimera Mods reworks the Chimera weapon mods in Remnant 2, addressing usability issues by improving their implementation to make them more universally appealing. With over 1,100 endorsements and 529,000 downloads, this balance-focused mod is for players who found the original mods too situational.

✨ Key Features

Reworks Chimera weapon mods to improve usability
Makes mods more universally appealing across different builds
High community adoption with 1,163 endorsements

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge download count (529k) shows this mod is widely used
  • Community-approved with over 1,100 endorsements
  • Addresses real balance issues — half the original options were too situational

⚠️ Cons

  • No detailed patch notes or changelog provided
  • Only touches Chimera mods — if you don't use them, this is irrelevant
  • Last updated Feb 2025 — may not be compatible with future game patches
🎯 Is This For You?
For Remnant 2 players who love the Chimera weapons but felt their mods were too niche. If you're a build-crafter looking for more flexible options, this is a must-try. Skip if you rarely use Chimera mods or prefer pure cosmetic changes.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to back up your save before installing any mod, just in case.
  • Check the mod's page for any required dependencies or load order instructions.
  • Test the mod in the shooting range to see how the reworked mods feel in combat.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
Author
Seijax
Version
1.1.1
Downloads
529,653
Endorsements
1,163
Category
Weapons
Created
12/3/2024
Updated
2/2/2025

🧩 Commonly Used Together

Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.

🔧 How to Install Cyberpunk 2077 Mods

Download from Nexus.

📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Cyberpunk 2077 →

Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.

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