Subdermal Armor Level Scaling (v1.63 HF2 Legacy Mod)
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #455 of 457 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod is currently compatible with Cyberpunk v1. 63 Hotfix 2. I'll leave the mod up for anyone running an earlier version of the game, but I do not have the intention to update this mod as the changes made by this mod are now essentially part of the base game with Cyberpunk v2. 0.
DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this mod is to scale the subdermal armor value to keep it relevant throughout all player levels. My primary desire for this came from my latest playthrough where I was sick of looking like a lunatic, and wanted to wear clothing for the aesthetics instead of the stats. The way I see it, the legendary version of the Subdermal Armor should allow me to have clothing with mostly trash stats. This mod performs the following two (2) changes:
1. Scale Subdermal Armor Values with Player Level on the Fly During Gameplay
The scaling multipliers are such that they should give approximately their vanilla values at level 15. If you wish for more or less armor per level, simply change the multipliers in the "userConfig.lua" file. The default multipliers in this mod provide the same approximate armor values as the following clothing items (clothing level = player level):
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[]Common: 1 Upper Body Clothing Piece
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]Uncommon: 1 Upper Body Clothing Piece, 1 Head Clothing Piece, 1 Lower Body Clothing Piece[]Rare: 1 Upper Body Clothing Piece, 2 Head Clothing Pieces, 2 Lower Body Clothing Pieces
[]Epic: Full Set of Clothing
- Legendary: Full Set of Clothing x 1. 4
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- multipliers = { 20, -- Legendary Subdermal Armor multiplier per player level
14, -- Epic Subdermal Armor multiplier per player level
10, -- Rare Subdermal Armor multiplier per player level
7, -- Uncommon Subdermal Armor multiplier per player level
4 -- Common Subdermal Armor multipler per player level
},
This mod also adds the ability to selectively remove the values of clothing armor controlled by variables in the "userConfig.lua" file. You can now either remove armor from all clothing items (retaining Armadillo), remove armor from
Subdermal Armor Level Scaling is a legacy gameplay mod for Cyberpunk 2077 that makes the Subdermal Armor cyberware scale with your character's level, with options to adjust or remove armor from clothing. It has 763 endorsements and over 110k downloads, last updated in April 2022.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 763 endorsements and over 110k downloads.
- Tackles a real balance issue by making cyberware relevant as you level.
- Flexible options for clothing armor let you tailor the experience.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in April 2022 — may be outdated for current game patches.
- Legacy mod status suggests it's no longer actively maintained.
- No detailed documentation provided, so setup may require trial and error.
For Cyberpunk 2077 players who want cyberware to stay viable throughout the game without relying on clothing armor. Perfect for those who prefer a more balanced, level-scaled progression. Skip if you're happy with the vanilla armor system or want a fully maintained mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's comments section for any compatibility notes with your game version.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid conflicts.
- Test the armor scaling at a few different levels to ensure it feels right for your playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
- Author
- TeslaCoiled
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 110,701
- Endorsements
- 763
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 3/30/2022
- Updated
- 4/9/2022
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