Better Loot Markers
cyberpunk-2077 — Mods & Enhancements
This mod enhances the world's loot containers (boxes, crates, bodies) by adding small, colored icons above them that indicate exactly what type of loot is inside—weapons, clothing, crafting components, or eddies. It also adds a Scanner Mode toggle (default 'V' in scanner) that highlights all lootable objects in a radius with their respective icons, cutting down on tedious searching. Players install it to avoid wasting time opening empty containers or missing valuable iconic weapons hidden in obscure corners of Watson.
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Downloads: 1,342,321 | Endorsements: 17,920💡 Notes
By rodikh | v1 | 17,920 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Open the mod's config file at 'bin/x64/plugins/cyber_engine_tweaks/plugins/BetterLootMarkers.ini'. Change 'WeaponColor' to '1,0,0' for red, 'ClothingColor' to '0,1,0' for green, 'ComponentColor' to '0,0,1' for blue, 'MoneyColor' to '1,1,0' for yellow. Save and restart the game. This helps you spot weapon crates from a distance.
In the same INI, set 'ScannerModeRadius = 50' (default is 25). Then in-game, press 'V' to enter Scanner Mode. All loot markers within 50 meters will appear through walls and floors. Perfect for finding that legendary item in the trash heap near the GIM clinic.
If you're tired of seeing loot icons on every dead body during combat, set 'ShowOnBodies = false' in the INI. This keeps markers on containers only, making the UI cleaner during firefights. You can still loot bodies manually by walking over them.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Markers do not appear after installing 'Cyberpunk 2077 UI Overhaul' (a popular HUD mod)
UI Overhaul replaces the default HUD widget system, which conflicts with Better Loot Markers' UI injection. Open the UI Overhaul config and set 'EnableHudWidget = false', or use the compatibility patch from the Better Loot Markers Nexus page (search 'UI Overhaul Patch'). Load order: Better Loot Markers must be loaded AFTER UI Overhaul in Vortex.
Scanner Mode crashes the game when combined with 'Immersive Rarity' mod
Immersive Rarity changes how loot quality is displayed, causing a conflict with Better Loot Markers' scanner. Update Better Loot Markers to version 2.31 (latest), then in the INI set 'ScannerModeOverrideRarity = true'. This tells the mod to ignore rarity text from other mods. If still crashing, disable 'ScannerMode' entirely and rely on the default container markers.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing the mod without first disabling the game's built-in loot highlight (which is always on in the scanner) causes double icons. Go to Settings > Interface > 'Show Loot Markers' and set it to 'Off' to avoid overlapping icons.
- Setting 'ScannerModeRadius' too high (like 100) causes massive FPS drops in dense areas like Japantown because the game renders hundreds of icons at once. Keep it below 50 for smooth performance.
👍 Pros
- 17,920 endorsements
- 1,342,321 downloads
- Category: User Interface
👎 Cons
- Requires mod manager installation
- May conflict with similar mods