Katana Wearable with optional glowing blade - ArchiveXL (fem V)

⭐ ⭐ (382 endorsements) 📥 168,640 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 11/17/2024
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By CD PROJEKT RED and yellingintothevoid · Armour and Clothing

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/17/2024 📅 Created: 11/17/2024
⚠️ Install Order · 7 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 ↗
7📦 ArchiveXL Find it →

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
  • 🏆 #786 of 1218 Armour and Clothing mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

this is a port of a slightly modified in-game item. it was a comission by montparnasse on the Cyberpunk 2077 Modding Community Discord Server.

there are plenty of other incredibly cool wearable Katanas:

Assassin Outfit Pt2 by Dave and VeegeeAlvarez

Daisho Set by Versalife and VeegeeAlvarez

Casual Style Outfit Pt5 by Maniekk and VeegeeAlvarez

Tactical Backpack by OneSlowZZ

Arasaka Ninja by VigoorianFlail

Accessoire Collection by DaSolid

Body Suit with Gun Harness by 1Geralt1

Equipable Katana and Back Katana Clothing Set with visual holster by SHINOBI10

Katana Garter by Limerencexo

Back Katana Clothing Set with visual holster by SHINOBI10 - supports Visual Holsters, which means the katana is removed from V's back when equipping a katana

if blades aren't your thing, Arveth made some Wearable Rifles!

installation:

install via Vortex or unpack the .zip and copy its contents to the root folder of your Cyberpunk 2077 installation. this should add the .archive and the .xl files to .\archive\pc\mod and the .yaml to .\r6\tweaks.

also available in this Virtual Atelier.

item name               ┊ Equipment-EX slot

Katana Wearable         ┊ Back

Katana Wearable (Glow)  ┊ Left Hand Prop

mesh path for Appearance Creator Mod (appearance names in CET code or .yaml):

base\yv\meshes\i1_katana_lvl4.mesh

you need to load the mesh twice and hide submeshes to add the glow:

submesh 1: Katana

submesh 3: glow

submesh 4: Errata decal

Game. AddToInventory("Items.yv_katana_wearable_default")

Game. AddToInventory("Items.yv_katana_wearable_military1")

Game. AddToInventory("Items.yv_katana_wearable_military2")

Game. AddToInventory("Items.yv_katana_wearable_neon1")

Game. AddToInventory("Items.yv_katana_wearable_neon2")

Game. AddToInventory("Items.yv_katana_wearable_pimp1")

Game. AddToInventory("Items.yv_katana_wearable_thermal_blade")

Game. AddToInventory("Items.yv_katana_glow_emissive_blue")

Game. AddToInventory("Items.yv_katana_glow_emissive_green")

Game. AddToInventory("Items.yv_katana_glow_emissive_red")

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod adds a wearable katana for female V in Cyberpunk 2077, featuring all seven default appearances plus three glowing blade options that can be combined with any default look in-game. Requires ArchiveXL. Popular with 382 endorsements and 168,640 downloads, last updated November 2024.

✨ Key Features

Adds a wearable katana for female V with all seven default appearances.
Includes three glowing blade variants that can be combined with any default appearance.
Requires ArchiveXL for installation.
Popular mod with 382 endorsements and 168,640 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge download count (168,640) shows it's a go-to for katana fans.
  • Seven default appearances plus three glowing blades give plenty of style options.
  • Glowing blades can be mixed with any default look, so you can customize on the fly.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only for female V — male V players are out of luck.
  • Requires ArchiveXL, so you'll need to set that up first.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Cyberpunk 2077 players who want a stylish katana that's actually visible on your character, especially if you're into photomode or roleplaying a blade-wielding V. Skip if you're playing male V or don't want to bother with ArchiveXL dependencies.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have ArchiveXL installed and updated, as this mod depends on it.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle the file placement automatically.
  • Check the in-game inventory or wardrobe to equip the katana and cycle through the glowing blade options.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
Author
CD PROJEKT RED and yellingintothevoid
Version
1.0
Downloads
168,640
Endorsements
382
Category
Armour and Clothing
Created
11/17/2024
Updated
11/17/2024

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