Last Edit: Oct. 30th, 2022. Personally, I'm using the JWL list in the last section of this guide as the continued update on the mod has made my list a bit obsolete.

1. If you have found any mods that is incompatible with the current version (v1.6.1), please let me know. However, the purpose of this guide is to provide a list of mods to choose from to build up your own list.
   
2. REDMod is somehow wonky for Vortex as far as I am aware of (Nov.14th, 2022). But manual installations works just fine. Usually just pressing continue also works.
   
3. If using REDMod, make sure to have the REDMod DLC download checked in steam and turn on mods in the launcher.
   
4. I am not a professional modder, just making this document to guide whoever that is interested and myself for future modding efforts.
   
5. Always start with a fresh installation when possible, no residual modded file in your directory, such as the cache folder under /r6.
   
6. I would like to say to install by the listed order, but I am not 100% sure if it is the optimized order yet.

1. Oct.17th, 2022: Initial release.
   
2. Oct. 30th, 2022: Content fix, added links and instructions to mods, and an initial modlist for JWL Blackwall Mod.
   
3. Nov. 14th, 2022: Grammar fix.

We will simply use Vortex for the Hardlink Deployment method. If encountering mods that does not offer vortex support, install manually as instructed on the mod page. The procedure should as simple as:

1. Find the mod on Cyberpunk 2077 Nexus[www.nexusmods.com]
   
2. Read the mod descriptions and the comment section
   
3. Download the mod
   
4. Unpack the mod with 7-zip[www.7-zip.org] or something else
   
5. Drag the folder to the root game directory or the /mods folder in the root directory
   
6. Give an endorsement about the mod if you enjoy it

The Hardlink Deployment page as shown in Vortex:

We start off with the basic libraries, then move onwards from gameplay related topics to quality of life sections. Most links within this guide redirect toward Nexus Mods[www.nexusmods.com].

1. REDMod[www.cyberpunk.net]
   
2. Cyber Engine Tweaks[www.nexusmods.com]
   
3. Redscript[www.nexusmods.com]
   
4. Red4EXT[www.nexusmods.com]
   
5. ArchiveXL[www.nexusmods.com]
   
6. TweakXL[www.nexusmods.com]
   
7. Material and Texture Override[www.nexusmods.com]
   (Manual install)
   
8. Native Settings UI[www.nexusmods.com]
   
9. CyberCMD[www.nexusmods.com]
   (To integrate the use of REDMod with other mods)
   
10. Virtual Atelier[www.nexusmods.com]
    
11. Mod Settings[www.nexusmods.com]
    
12. Input Loader[www.nexusmods.com]

Again, these basic libraries should meet the requirements of most, if not all, mods on Nexus. And none of these libraries should conflict with each other.

1. Silent Silencers and Throwing Knives[www.nexusmods.com]
   
2. Legendary Cyberware Collection[www.nexusmods.com]
   (Download the main file as we are using all the extra cyberwares)
   
3. Ranged Attack Speed Damage Fix[www.nexusmods.com]
   
4. Time Dilation Overhaul[www.nexusmods.com]
   (Optionally also download the customization file to edit your Sandevistan)
   
5. Lynx Paws Reimagined[www.nexusmods.com]
   
6. Kiroshi Optics Expanded[www.nexusmods.com]
   
7. Drone Companions[www.nexusmods.com]
   
8. Vehicle Combat[www.nexusmods.com]
   
9. Chromazon[www.nexusmods.com]
   (Download the All in One Shop under Optional Files)
   
10. All Vanilla Atelier Store[www.nexusmods.com]
    
11. Militech Dress Archive XL[www.nexusmods.com]
    (Manual install, other clothing mods that is reliant on the default body and Archive XL should also be compatible)
    
12. Judy Romanced Enhanced[www.nexusmods.com]
    
13. Panam Romanced Enhanced[www.nexusmods.com]
    
14. Damage Floor[www.nexusmods.com]
    
15. Level Scaling and Balance[www.nexusmods.com]
    (Download the Level Scaling with Higher Minimum Levels (rebalanced map))
    
16. AI Netrunners Enhanced[www.nexusmods.com]
    
17. SDO - Scissors Difficulty Options[www.nexusmods.com]
    
18. Ped Damage Overhaul 2077[www.nexusmods.com]
    (Manual install)
    
19. Simple XP Multiplier[www.nexusmods.com]

It is worth to note that it takes considerable amount of tweaking within the game regarding the mod SDO - Scissors Difficulty Options, Ped Damage Overhaul 2077, and Damage Floor to get the difficulty that is the most to your liking. In the comment section of Ped Damage Overhaul 2077, there exists a link of the Recommended Settings[imgur.com] provided by yadilloH[www.nexusmods.com].

Screenshot of the post mentioning the recommended settings:

All mods here can be considered optional, some adds additional locations or additional props to the scenes, while the other mods would offer an alternative HUD experience.

1. Appearance Menu Mod[www.nexusmods.com]
   (Optional but good to have)
   
2. Edgerunners Location Additions[www.nexusmods.com]
   
3. Lizzy's Bar Enhanced[www.nexusmods.com]
   
4. Night City Interactions[www.nexusmods.com]
   
5. V's Edgerunners Mansion - Apartment DLC[www.nexusmods.com]
   
6. Weapon Showcase UI Fix[www.nexusmods.com]
   
7. E3 2018 HUD - Spicy HUDs[www.nexusmods.com]
   
8. Spicy Clean Hack Screen[www.nexusmods.com]
   
9. Saburo Arasaka Kimono for Male V[www.nexusmods.com]
   (Clipping problem when swimming, and it would replace the Witcher 3 jacket)
   
10. Outfits for Male and Female[www.nexusmods.com]
    (Download (M) Formal Suits - 3 sets, compliments the look with the kimono replacement)

Adds the ability to modify your vehicle at a physical garage, tweaks the performance of the bike, and adding a new Nomad themed vehicle. The Let There Be Flight[www.nexusmods.com]mod is not included simply because I do not enjoy it as much.

1. Car Modification Shop [www.nexusmods.com]
   
2. Bike Overhaul[www.nexusmods.com]
   
3. The DocWorks ''Arcadia'' Mk. VI - Full Remake[www.nexusmods.com]
   (Invisible first summon, change appearance with AMM to fix)

An very dated screenshot of the Arcadia:

Simply making things better, one bit at a time. An honorable mention would be the Metro System[www.nexusmods.com]. I do not use it, which is why it's not included in the list.

1. Auto on Neon Rims[www.nexusmods.com]
   
2. Extended and Improved Headlights[www.nexusmods.com]
   
3. Talk to Me[www.nexusmods.com]
   
4. Simple Untrack Quest[www.nexusmods.com]
   
5. Weather Probability Rebalance X Eye Adaptation Auto Exposure Fix[www.nexusmods.com]
   (Use the one that makes the most sense to you)
   
6. System-EX[www.nexusmods.com]
   
7. Double Cyberware Slots (System-Ex Patch)[www.nexusmods.com]
   
8. Fast Launch (Skip Startup Videos)[www.nexusmods.com]
   (Download Skippy Skippy - RedMod compatibility Test under Update Files)
   
9. Change V - Skippy's language - Multilingual NPCs - Fully Lip Synced[www.nexusmods.com]
   (Use the one you like. Very situational, found it to be a niche idea but then half the time I need to stare at the subtitles)
   
10. Always First Equip[www.nexusmods.com]
    
11. Improved Minimap Zoom[www.nexusmods.com]
    
12. Enhanced Craft[www.nexusmods.com]
    (Now you can choose the damage type and name your weapons)
    
13. Stand Still Please[www.nexusmods.com]
    (No more scratching faces when doing character creation)
    
14. Corrupt NCPD[www.nexusmods.com]
    
15. Scrap your items to obtain crafting recipes[www.nexusmods.com]
    (Does work, but then again, too many recipes)
    
16. Real Vendor Names[www.nexusmods.com]
    
17. Ragdoll Physics Overhaul[www.nexusmods.com]
    
18. Smarter Scrapper[www.nexusmods.com]
    
19. Hide Read Shards[www.nexusmods.com]
    
20. Only Smartweapon Crosshairs[www.nexusmods.com]

Panam shooting missiles in the perfect weather:

That is it. I wish to have made this a quasi-realistic rpg-shooter experience more on the hardcore side, but the amazing mod HARDCORE22 - Realistic Combat Overhaul - 1.6 READY[www.nexusmods.com] essentially makes the RPG element of Cyberpunk 2077 irrelevant.

A mod called JWL Cyberpunk BLACKWALL - Complete Gameplay Overhaul and Rebalance[www.nexusmods.com] is aiming to address the mentioned issue. When this article was drafted, the blackwall mod was only starting to take form, and at the time of this revision, Oct. 30th, 2022, the mod has improved drastically.

Slàinte Mhath!

Continuing from the previous section, this section of the article compiles a new modlist that is based on JWL Cyberpunk BLACKWALL - Complete Gameplay Overhaul and Rebalance[www.nexusmods.com]. The installation order should be correct in the following paragraphs.

1. REDMod[www.cyberpunk.net]
   
2. Cyber Engine Tweaks[www.nexusmods.com]
   
3. Redscript[www.nexusmods.com]
   
4. Red4EXT[www.nexusmods.com]
   
5. ArchiveXL[www.nexusmods.com]
   
6. Native Settings UI[www.nexusmods.com]
   
7. CyberCMD[www.nexusmods.com]
   (To integrate the use of REDMod with other mods)
   
8. Mod Settings[www.nexusmods.com]
   
9. Input Loader[www.nexusmods.com]

1. JWL Cyberpunk BLACKWALL - Complete Gameplay Overhaul and Rebalance[www.nexusmods.com]
   (Downloaded Version 1.3.0 and 1.3.1 Patch as of Oct.30th, 2022)
   
2. AI Netrunners Enhanced[www.nexusmods.com]
   
3. Better Netrunning - Hacking Reworked[www.nexusmods.com]
   
4. Discard magazine ammo on reload[www.nexusmods.com]
   
5. Manual Reload[www.nexusmods.com]
   
6. Missing Persons - Fixer's Hidden Gems[www.nexusmods.com]
   (Lots of side quests added)
   
7. Ranged Attack Speed Damage Fix[www.nexusmods.com]
   
8. Time Dilation Overhaul[www.nexusmods.com]
   (Delete two files from the Blackwall mod folder:
   
   • tweaks/base/gameplay/static_data/time.tweak
     
   • tweaks/base/gameplay/static_data/database/scanning/scanning.tweak
     
   Otherwise it conflicts with the Blackwall mod)
   
9. https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/4408
   
10. Sensible Stamina and Athletics[www.nexusmods.com]
    (Stamina now is very taxing)
    
11. System-EX[www.nexusmods.com]

1. Fast Launch (Skip Startup Videos)[www.nexusmods.com]
   
2. Car Modification Shop[www.nexusmods.com]

More mods should be compatible to the above mentioned list. However, to use the Blackwall mod, A New Game is required to mitigate any potential problems. It is also advisable to play on the hardest difficulty to compliment the changes made in the Blackwall mod.