Effective Pistols and Shotguns
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #59 of 116 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
There is a logic from CDPR, from which pistols are suffering. A fix for that.
A compact gameplay fix for Cyberpunk 2077 that addresses CDPR's logic behind pistol and shotgun damage. With 464 endorsements and 63,803 downloads, it's a community-approved tweak for players who want more effective sidearms. Last updated December 2022.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved (464 endorsements) and widely downloaded (63,803)
- Targets a real balance issue that many players notice
- Simple premise—no bloat, just a fix
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated December 2022—may not be compatible with the latest game patches
- Only affects pistols and shotguns, not other weapon types
For Cyberpunk 2077 players who feel pistols and shotguns are too weak and want a straightforward balance tweak. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive weapon overhaul or if you're on the latest game version and worried about compatibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's comments section for any reported issues with the latest game patch before installing.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting game files manually.
- Pair this with other balance mods if you want a more comprehensive weapon rebalance, but test for conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
- Author
- CDPR and Me
- Version
- 2
- Downloads
- 63,803
- Endorsements
- 464
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 12/22/2022
- Updated
- 12/23/2022
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