Better Weapon Rebalance
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #145 of 476 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod is based on Zako1989's Weapon Tweaks and Balance mod, but modified to my own taste and corrected some wrong numbers. If you are not a fan of what I did with the balance, perhaps check out the original one.
Weapon Tweaks and Balance at Cyberpunk 2077 Nexus - Mods and community (nexusmods.com)
The major difference between this mod and Zako's is that I reverted all the nerfs done to the magazine capacity, fire rate, damage, and etc.
Faster ROF for most semi-auto weapons.
Universal DPS increase for pretty much all weapons (some tech/smart weapons are left untouched because they are already very strong, but charging time and projectile speed buff are retained from the original mod)
Smart weapons have increased range
Shotguns have more pellets and range
Tech weapons charge time reduced
Major changes:
Increased damage for Igla/Sovreign, Pozhar and all its unique variants, DR-5 and its variants, Rook, Zhuo/Ba Xing Chong, Dian and its unique variant, Kolac, Burya and its unique variants, m179/Widow Maker, Carnage and its variants, The Headsman, Kenshin, and its variants, and many more.
Ticon/Rasetsu have their charge time further reduced.
Even more damage for Osprey
Malorian deals even more damage now
Compatibility:
Not compatible with any mods that change weapons stats (Hammer and Mantis Blade as well since this mod touches their damage stats, but the rest melee weapons should be fine)
If you intended to use this mod with Pre-2. 0 Moron Labe pre-2. 0 Moron Labe fire rate at Cyberpunk 2077 Nexus - Mods and community (nexusmods.com), be sure to delete "TweakDB:SetFlat("Items. Base_Ajax_Moron_Technical_Stats_inline1.value", 0. 115) --0. 133" from the lua file.
Borg Malorian Restored at Cyberpunk 2077 Nexus - Mods and community (nexusmods.com) Only use the main file
Assured Ashura at Cyberpunk 2077 Nexus - Mods and community (nexusmods.com) Fully compatible
Not compatible with mods that edit tech weapons charge time since it already does that.
Should be compatible with mods that tweak smart weapons lock-on time as long as they don't touch damage/fire rate.
These are the mods that I use, if you found any new incompatibility, please let me know.
It is recommended to play at least on Hard difficulty with this mod
Increase Monowire's damage (I haven't figured how to edit it)
NPC weapons
Credit: Zako1989 for the original mod
A gameplay mod that boosts damage for nearly all weapons to reduce sluggish early-game gunplay and make underpowered guns more competitive, while keeping a vanilla-like feel. With 105 endorsements and over 6,300 downloads, it's a modestly popular tweak for players seeking a snappier combat experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 105 endorsements and over 6,300 downloads
- Addresses early-game sluggishness directly
- Keeps the vanilla feel, so it won't overhaul the game
⚠️ Cons
- No specific damage values or weapon list provided
- Only affects damage, not other aspects like recoil or fire rate
- Last updated in July 2024, may not be compatible with future game patches
For players who find the early game gunplay too slow and want a quick damage boost without a full overhaul. Also for those who want underpowered guns to be viable while keeping the game's original feel. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive combat rebalance or if you prefer a more challenging experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a mod manager or manual installation, as the description doesn't specify.
- If you're using other weapon mods, test for conflicts by loading this mod last.
- Since it's a damage tweak, consider pairing it with a difficulty mod to balance the increased power.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
- Author
- Halal2035
- Version
- 1.7.5
- Downloads
- 6,344
- Endorsements
- 105
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 6/19/2024
- Updated
- 7/16/2024
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