Best Cyberpunk 2077 Tattoo Mods That Still Work

Update 2.2 Body Tattoos — KS UV — VTK

You know how every major patch makes you panic about whether your favorite mods still work? This one was literally built for Patch 2.2 compatibility from the ground up. The collection includes multiple tattoo designs covering various body parts, and the textures are rendered in 4K resolution because blurry tattoos look terrible during cutscenes. What makes this mod particularly useful is its dual framework support you can run it through either KS-UV or VTK depending on what body system you’re using, and I’ve tested both versions without any conflicts.

• Works with both male and female V character models
• Multiple style variations let you switch between different aesthetic approaches
• 4K texture resolution keeps details sharp when you’re staring at V in mirrors
• Supports patches 2.2 and newer versions
• Compatible across different body frameworks without extra patches

✅ Gameplay changes: This doesn’t alter combat or mechanics, but it completely changes how V looks in mirrors, during intimate scenes, and in photo mode. If you care about visual consistency and want tattoos that don’t look like they were painted on with a marker, this collection handles the technical side properly.

Cyberpunk Edgerunner Rebecca’s Tattoo Overlay

Rebecca from the anime had some seriously memorable ink that stomach piece with the Philip K. Dick reference is just chef’s kiss. This mod recreates her complete tattoo set with surprising accuracy, and honestly it’s one of those mods where you install it and immediately boot up the game just to check how it looks. The mod supports Vanilla, VTK, and UV frameworks so you’re not locked into one body type, plus it includes Rebecca’s full tattoo collection from the show including her signature leg designs.

• Multiple versions available for different body frameworks
• Includes Rebecca’s complete tattoo set from the anime series
• Community-verified to work with patch 2.2 without issues
• Female V only (obviously, since it’s Rebecca’s design)
• Works with Skin Mixer for additional customization layers

✅ Gameplay changes: Zero impact on gameplay mechanics but massive impact on how your V feels in the world. If you watched Edgerunners and wanted to capture some of that energy, this is how you do it. The tattoos are positioned exactly where they appear in the show, so it’s not just “inspired by” but actually accurate.

VTK Malvina Arm Tattoo

High-quality arm sleeve tattoos with intricate designs and a feminine aesthetic, created by MALV1NA with professional-grade 4K textures. This is one of those mods where the attention to detail actually matters the linework is clean, the shading creates depth, and the designs flow naturally along the arm’s contours instead of looking like flat stamps. You can grab the All-In-One version or individual parts for left and right arms, which means you can mix and match with other body part tattoos if you want asymmetrical designs.

• VTK arm tattoo mod featuring sleeve designs only
• All textures rendered in 4K resolution for maximum clarity
• Available as All-In-One package or separate arm files
• Mix and match capability with other body part tattoos
• Regular updates through the creator’s Telegram channel
• Female V only

✅ Gameplay changes: Like most tattoo mods, this is purely visual but it’s the kind of visual that makes you actually want to see V’s arms. Works great with clothing that shows skin, and the sleeves look particularly good in first-person when you’re aiming weapons or interacting with objects.

Japanese Tattoo Sleeves Shop – Vanilla Body

Traditional Japanese tattoo sleeves featuring classic designs like koi fish, dragons, cherry blossoms, and samurai artwork for both arms. This mod doesn’t require any fancy frameworks it’s a direct body texture replacement that works with vanilla bodies and Solo Toned Arms. I appreciate mods like this because they’re straightforward to install and don’t create dependency chains that break when other mods update. The designs themselves are solid representations of traditional Japanese tattoo art, not some westernized approximation that misses the point.

• Multiple traditional Japanese sleeve style variations
• Works with vanilla bodies and Solo Toned Arms without extra requirements
• Separate files for female V and male V
• Compatible with most cyberarm mods except Monowire which may clip
• No framework required just direct body texture replacement
• Both male and female versions available

✅ Gameplay changes: Pure aesthetic modification with zero gameplay impact, but if you’re going for a specific character vibe (maybe a corpo with hidden traditional ink, or a street kid with full sleeves), this delivers. Just remember to set your tattoo slider to 0 in character creation to avoid overlapping with vanilla tattoos.

VTK Tattoos Series

Modular custom tattoo collection that lets you mix and match across different body sections. Each part left arm, right arm, body, neck can be combined independently, which is honestly how tattoo mods should work but rarely do. The creator releases regular updates with new tattoo series, and the load order is managed with high-priority filenames so you don’t have to manually adjust conflicts every time you add something new.

• Mix and match tattoos across separate body sections
• Individual files for left arm, right arm, body, and neck
• Multiple series and design collections available
• Load order automatically managed with filename priority
• Regular updates adding new tattoo series
• Female V only

✅ Gameplay changes: No mechanical changes but the customization freedom here is what matters. You can create unique combinations that nobody else will have, which is kinda the whole point of modding your character’s appearance. Works particularly well if you’re the type who tweaks V’s look for different playthroughs or story arcs.

HR Giger Body Tattoo – MALE FEMALE KS UV

Artistic tribute to HR Giger’s biomechanical artwork transposed onto V’s body, featuring his iconic surrealist designs with optional 3D bump mapping for realistic depth. This is one of those mods where you either get it or you don’t if you’re into Giger’s aesthetic (think Alien franchise, biomechanical horror, surrealist body modification), this is an incredible way to bring that vibe into Cyberpunk. The bump-mapped version creates realistic skin depth and shadow effects that interact with lighting, so it’s not just a flat texture slapped on.

• Two versions available: standard flat and bump-mapped with 3D depth
• Full body coverage featuring HR Giger’s biomechanical artwork
• Compatible with both male and female V
• High artistic quality with detailed patterns and shading
• Bump version creates realistic skin depth that reacts to light sources
• Requires KS-UV Framework with UV 3.2.1 Classic or UV4.0

✅ Gameplay changes: Zero gameplay impact but massive aesthetic impact if you want V to look genuinely alien or post-human. The bump-mapped version especially shines in cutscenes and photo mode where lighting angles shift. Not for everyone but if it fits your character concept, nothing else comes close.

Cyber Face TYPE-11 (tattoo)(KSUV)(VTK)

Cybernetic face tattoo overlay inspired by in-game integumentary cyberware, featuring futuristic facial tattoo designs that look like they could actually be ripperdoc work. This mod fills a specific niche V’s face cyberware options in vanilla are limited, and most mods focus on body tattoos while ignoring the face entirely. The designs here mimic the tech-ink aesthetic you see on NPCs throughout Night City but with higher quality execution.

• Face cyberware-style tattoo designs
• Supports both male and female characters
• Available in both KS-UV and VTK framework versions
• Multiple color variants including purple
• Compatible with complexion mods but NOT with other face tattoo mods
• Requires KS-UV Texture Framework or VTK body mod with UV4.0

✅ Gameplay changes: Purely visual but it’s the kind of detail that makes V feel more integrated into the Cyberpunk world. The cyberware aesthetic matches the game’s existing art direction instead of clashing with it, so V looks like they actually belong in Night City rather than being a walking advertisement for your mod list.

Scales 3D Tattoo Overlays (VTK)(KS-UV)

Unique 3D textured scale tattoos that create dimensional skin patterns with realistic lighting interaction using normal maps for a genuine three-dimensional effect. I’ve seen plenty of tattoo mods but this is one of the few that actually uses normal detail and roughness mask files to create depth instead of just relying on clever shading. The result is tattoos that look like they’re in the skin rather than on the skin, which makes a bigger difference than you’d think.

• 3D effect using normal detail maps and roughness masks
• Compatible with other skin texture mods
• Cannot be combined with other tattoo overlays (technical limitation)
• Available for both male and female characters
• Works with VTK (female), KS-UV (both), and GYMFIEND (male) frameworks
• Creates realistic reptilian/scale texture appearance

✅ Gameplay changes: No mechanical changes but the visual effect is striking enough that it changes how you perceive your character. The scales catch light differently than standard tattoos, creating this subtle shimmer effect that looks genuinely cybernetic rather than purely organic. Great for characters with heavy body modifications or non-human aesthetics.

Body Tattoo Collection Part 2

Collection of eight distinct body tattoo designs offering variety for female V, with styles ranging from tribal patterns to modern geometric designs. This is one of those “swiss army knife” mods where you’re not getting one specific aesthetic but rather a curated selection that covers different tastes. The creator clearly understands that not everyone wants the same style, so instead of forcing a single vision they’ve provided options. Installation is straightforward drag-and-drop, and the mod has been community-tested across multiple patch versions.

• Eight different body tattoo options (use only one at a time)
• Available in both VTK and UV framework versions
• Simple drag-and-drop installation process
• Community-tested and verified working with current patches
• Female V only
• Regular updates with new parts being released

✅ Gameplay changes: Pure cosmetic modification with no gameplay impact, but the variety here means you can match tattoos to different character builds or roleplay concepts without needing eight separate mods. Swap between them for different playthroughs or just when you get bored of your current look.

VTK – Story Tattoo (F and M)

Hand-drawn narrative tattoo featuring iconic story elements from Cyberpunk 2077’s main campaign, created as an artistic interpretation of V’s journey through Night City. This is less about looking cool and more about wearing your playthrough on your skin the designs incorporate recognizable elements from the main story without being overly literal or spoiler-heavy. The black ink style with detailed linework gives it that “commissioned from a talented tattoo artist” feel rather than looking like video game assets slapped onto skin.

• Fully hand-drawn artistic design with story elements
• Available as full set or individual body sections
• Mix and match different parts (left arm, right arm, body sections)
• Available for both male and female V
• Black ink style with detailed linework and shading
• Requires VTK body mod, compatible with multiple variants

✅ Gameplay changes: Zero mechanical impact but if you’re emotionally invested in V’s story and want that reflected visually, this delivers. The designs are subtle enough that they don’t scream “look at me I have plot tattoos” but detailed enough that you’ll recognize the references when you see them in mirrors or cutscenes.

Mod Installation Recommendations

Most tattoo mods require either KS-UV Texture Framework or VTK body mods as a foundation. These frameworks allow tattoo overlays to work without messing up NPC textures and enable mixing different body parts from various mod sources. Install your chosen framework first, then add tattoo mods on top.

• Load order matters more than you’d think. Tattoo mods need to load before body texture mods in your mod folder structure, otherwise the body textures will overwrite the tattoos and you’ll wonder why nothing shows up. Grab the Archive Conflict Checker Tool from Nexus to verify your load order is correct it’ll save you hours of troubleshooting.
• Cyberpunk 2077’s Update 2.2 (released December 10, 2024) added native tattoo customization at Ripperdocs with 2 new body tattoos and 4 face tattoos. All the mods listed here have been verified compatible through community testing and author updates, but remember that future patches might break things temporarily until mod authors update their files.
• One more thing: Cyberpunk 2077 doesn’t support Steam Workshop. All mods come from Nexus Mods or similar sites and need manual installation. If you’re new to modding, don’t panic most of these are drag-and-drop into your game folder once you have the framework installed.

Your V, Your Ink

Tattoos in Cyberpunk 2077 are more than decoration they’re part of building a character that actually feels like yours instead of just another default merc template. The mods I’ve listed here survived Patch 2.3 without breaking, offer genuine quality in design and execution, and cover enough different aesthetics that you’ll find something matching your vision for V.

Rebecca’s anime-accurate ink, traditional Japanese sleeves, Giger’s biomechanical nightmares, modular mix-and-match systems take your pick based on what story you’re trying to tell. Just remember to install your frameworks correctly, check that load order, and maybe keep a clean save before going wild with combinations 😉

If I’ve missed any tattoo mods that deserve attention, hit me up and I’ll test them out. Always looking for quality additions to recommend, and the modding community keeps producing new stuff faster than I can keep track of.