Key Takeaways
The Guillotine X-MOD2 is an Iconic Power SMG added with Phantom Liberty. Its main distinction is the X-MOD2 configuration, which gives this Dogtown weapon a more flexible mod setup than the standard Guillotine while retaining the close-to-mid-range role of the SMG class.
Iconic Power SMG
The Guillotine X-MOD2 uses the Power weapon system rather than Smart or Tech behavior. Its bullets can interact with ricochet mechanics when the required cyberware and environmental conditions are present.
Phantom Liberty availability
This weapon is tied to Phantom Liberty content and is obtained in Dogtown, so it is not part of the base-game weapon pool available before the expansion’s content is accessible.
X-MOD2 distinction
The X-MOD2 designation marks this as a special Guillotine variant with expanded weapon-mod flexibility. It is more than a cosmetic alternate name, but it does not change the weapon into a Smart or Tech firearm.
Best suited to closer engagements
As an SMG, the Guillotine X-MOD2 is most naturally suited to close and mid-range sustained fire rather than deliberate long-range precision. Its value comes from combining automatic pressure with Power-weapon behavior.
Compare it with the standard Guillotine
The most direct comparison is the regular Guillotine: both occupy the Power SMG role, while the X-MOD2 variant’s principal advantage is its special mod configuration and Iconic status.
Overview
Guillotine is an Iconic Power in , available within the -era weapon ecosystem. It combines the Guillotine platform’s automatic close-to-mid-range role with the expanded modification potential associated with the X-MOD2 family.
The weapon is built for sustained automatic fire rather than precision single-shot damage. As a Power weapon, its defining system identity is its conventional ballistic firing behaviour, making it a straightforward choice for players who want an SMG that works without Smart-targeting requirements or Tech charging. Its role is therefore clearest in aggressive encounters where mobility and repeated fire matter more than long-range control.
What distinguishes this version from an ordinary Guillotine is its Iconic X-MOD2 status. X-MOD2 weapons are not merely cosmetic variants: their appeal comes from additional modification flexibility within Cyberpunk 2077’s post-2.0 equipment system. That gives Guillotine X-MOD2 a more customisable progression path than a standard version of the same platform, although the practical result still depends on the available mods and the rest of the build.
Guillotine X-MOD2 belongs to the Phantom Liberty-era pool of special weapons and should be treated separately from pre-2.0 Guillotine information. Cyberpunk 2077’s current weapon framework uses tiers and tier upgrades, so the weapon’s displayed combat values and its usefulness can change with its item state. This overview intentionally avoids presenting a tierless damage or handling claim as universal.
In practical terms, the weapon suits an SMG-oriented setup that wants a Power firearm with room for build customisation. It is a more specialised progression choice than a routine vendor SMG, but it does not replace the need to compare technology class, tier, mod availability and engagement distance. Players choosing between it and Smart or Tech alternatives should treat those system differences—not the X-MOD2 label alone—as the main decision point.
Statistics
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Submachine Gun |
| Subtype | Submachine Gun |
| Technology | Power |
| Ammo | Handgun Ammo |
| Stat Scaling | Tier-dependent |
| Iconic | Yes |
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Content Scope | Phantom Liberty |
Figures verified against Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
Compared to similar submachine guns
| Attribute |  Guillotine X-MOD2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Submachine Gun | Submachine Gun | Submachine Gun | Submachine Gun | Submachine Gun |
| Technology | Power | Power | Smart | Smart | Power |
| Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo |
| Iconic | Yes | — | — | — | — |
How to Obtain
- Phantom Liberty expansion and access to Dogtown.
- No reliable evidence is available here to confirm a quest prerequisite, missable condition, one-per-playthrough limit, or alternate recovery route.
- 01Enter Dogtown with Phantom Liberty installed and search the fixed world-pickup location for Guillotine X-MOD2. It is not a vendor purchase, quest reward, or random enemy drop; collect it from the weapon container when the location is accessible.
- 02The exact container landmark and route cannot be established reliably from the available evidence, so this section does not claim a more specific building, street, or fast-travel point. Verify the Dogtown pickup location against current in-game evidence before publication.
Availability
Phantom Liberty / Dogtown
The Guillotine X-MOD2 is a Phantom Liberty weapon and is not part of the base-game weapon pool. No separate difficulty, NG+, or universal vendor-price condition is established here.
- Requires
- Phantom Liberty expansion
Mechanics and Handling
Automatic Power-SMG Handling
Guillotine X-MOD2 is handled as a conventional automatic [] rather than a precision, charge-based, or Smart weapon. Its practical role is sustained close- to medium-range fire: keep the reticle on the target and use controlled bursts when spread begins to reduce consistency. It does not use a separate weapon-specific charge, draw, or alternate firing cycle in its standard operation.
As a [Power weapon], its rounds follow the Power-weapon rules rather than Tech charging or Smart targeting. The weapon therefore does not require a Smart-targeting cyberware setup to function. Any ricochet-related behaviour belongs to the relevant Power-weapon and cyberware interaction, not to a unique Guillotine X-MOD2 homing or penetration mode.
Spread, Recoil, and Range Discipline
The automatic pattern makes trigger control important. At close range, sustained fire is the weapon's most forgiving use case; at longer distances, recoil and shot spread make short bursts more dependable than holding the trigger continuously. Aim for the upper body when tracking a moving enemy, then adjust for headshots once the reticle is settled. This is handling guidance for the firearm's automatic SMG profile, not a claim of a hidden weapon-specific multiplier.
Guillotine X-MOD2 is less naturally suited to deliberate long-range engagements than a rifle or precision weapon. Its handling is most useful when the player can maintain a short sightline, move between cover, and close distance before committing to a full magazine.
Ammunition and X-MOD2 Modification
The weapon uses the game's category shared by SMGs, so its sustained-fire role can place more pressure on ammunition reserves than a slower-firing sidearm. Reloading should be planned between engagements or during cover rather than after the magazine is exhausted in the open.
The X-MOD2 designation is mechanically relevant: this version is built around expanded weapon-modification support rather than being only a cosmetic variant. Installed mods can change how the weapon performs, so the final handling profile depends partly on the selected current-system mods. The base firearm remains an automatic Power SMG; attachments do not turn it into a Tech or Smart weapon.
Upgrades and Variants
Strengths, Weaknesses and Best Uses
Strengths
- As a Power SMG, Guillotine X-MOD2 supports rapid automatic fire at close to medium distances without relying on Smart targeting or Tech charging.
- Its SMG format suits aggressive movement and quick target changes better than heavier automatic weapons.
- The X-MOD2 configuration provides meaningful weapon-mod flexibility, allowing the user to tune handling or damage-related behaviour rather than treating the weapon as a fixed configuration.
Weaknesses
- Automatic fire consumes ammunition quickly, making sustained suppression less economical than controlled fire from a rifle or precision weapon.
- SMG handling and spread make it a less dependable choice at long range, especially when enemies expose only small targets.
- It does not provide Smart weapon homing or Tech weapon charge-and-penetration behaviour, so users must manage aim and line of fire directly.
Best uses
- Use it for close-quarters pushes, room clearing and short engagements where automatic fire can be kept on target.
- Pair it with an SMG-focused build that rewards mobility and sustained close-range pressure.
- Choose it when mod flexibility matters but the build does not depend on Smart targeting or charged Tech shots.
Compared With Similar Weapons
| Attribute | Guillotine X-MOD2 |  Guillotine |  Fenrir |  Yinglong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class / technology | Iconic X-MOD2 variant with the Power weapon system; its main distinction is the upgraded weapon platform and mod flexibility rather than a different firearm class. | The base-family alternative. It preserves the Guillotine’s general handling identity without the X-MOD2 variant’s Iconic status. | Another Iconic Power SMG, focused on a distinct weapon-specific effect rather than the Guillotine family’s platform identity. | An Iconic Smart SMG with targeting-system requirements and an EMP-oriented special effect, making it a different handling and cyberware choice. |
| Distinguishing comparison | Players building around Power SMGs who want an Iconic platform for sustained automatic fire. | A straightforward Power-SMG choice when the X-MOD2 variant is unavailable. | Power-SMG builds seeking Fenrir’s special effect instead of a more general-purpose Guillotine. | Smart-weapon builds that value assisted targeting and its electrical effect over Power-weapon behaviour. |
| Best fit | — | — | — | — |
Used In
- Phantom LibertyGuillotine X-MOD2 is part of the Phantom Liberty-era weapon pool and uses the expansion's X-MOD2 Iconic weapon format.
- DogtownThe weapon is associated with Dogtown, the Phantom Liberty district where its acquisition route is found.
