Key Takeaways
Kyubi X-MOD2 is an Iconic Power assault rifle from Phantom Liberty’s Dogtown content. Its value comes from the X-MOD2 platform and Power-weapon behaviour rather than a single universal damage figure; performance remains dependent on weapon tier, installed mods and the current game state.
Iconic Power assault rifle
Kyubi X-MOD2 uses the Power weapon system, allowing its rounds to ricochet in suitable conditions and making it a more deliberate rifle choice than a purely close-range automatic weapon.
X-MOD2 configuration
The X-MOD2 designation marks this as an enhanced Iconic variant with two mod slots and a weapon-specific modifier, so its progression and customization differ from the ordinary Kyubi.
Phantom Liberty availability
Access is tied to Dogtown content in Phantom Liberty; players without that expansion cannot obtain this Dogtown-based variant through the base-game weapon pool.
Best suited to controlled rifle play
Its Power-rifle profile rewards aiming at medium range and using cover or surfaces that support ricochet angles, rather than treating it as a substitute for a shotgun or dedicated close-quarters weapon.
Customization is a major advantage
The extra mod capacity gives Kyubi X-MOD2 more room for weapon customization than the standard Kyubi, although the final result still depends on the available mods and the weapon’s tier.
Compared with the standard Kyubi
The meaningful comparison is between a normal Kyubi and this Iconic X-MOD2 derivative: the latter adds its own modifier and expanded mod configuration instead of being merely a renamed or cosmetic version.
Overview
Kyubi X-MOD2 is an Iconic Power assault rifle in Cyberpunk 2077, added with the -era weapon system. It combines the Kyubi’s precision-oriented rifle role with the defining flexibility of the X-MOD2 configuration.
Kyubi X-MOD2 is a distinct Iconic variant of the Kyubi rather than a renamed standard drop. Its identity comes from combining an assault-rifle platform with Power-weapon behavior, making it relevant to characters who want a conventional firearm that can benefit from the interactions and perks associated with the Power category.
The X-MOD2 designation is mechanically meaningful: this version is built around additional weapon-mod capacity rather than serving as a purely visual variant. That gives the rifle more room for customization than an equivalent non-X-MOD2 configuration, although the value of those slots depends on the player’s available mods and the weapon system’s current rules.
As a Phantom Liberty-era weapon, Kyubi X-MOD2 belongs to the post-2.0 progression and customization framework. Its performance is therefore governed by the weapon’s current tier and installed configuration, not by one universal damage profile. The rifle should be assessed as a tiered Iconic weapon rather than through a fixed legacy stat line.
Its main distinction from ordinary assault-rifle alternatives is the combination of Iconic status, Power classification, and expanded modification potential. That makes it a relevant choice for a rifle user who values configurable handling or weapon effects, while players seeking Smart targeting, Tech charging, or a highly specialized fixed Iconic effect may find another weapon family more suitable.
Statistics
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Assault Rifle |
| Subtype | Assault Rifle |
| Technology | Power |
| Ammo | Heavy Ammo |
| Stat Scaling | Tier-dependent |
| Iconic | Yes |
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Content Scope | Phantom Liberty |
Figures verified against Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
Compared to similar assault rifles
| Attribute |  Kyubi X-MOD2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Assault Rifle | Assault Rifle | Assault Rifle | Assault Rifle | Assault Rifle |
| Technology | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Ammo | Heavy Ammo | Heavy Ammo | Heavy Ammo | Heavy Ammo | Heavy Ammo |
| Iconic | Yes | — | — | — | — |
How to Obtain
- Phantom Liberty is required because the pickup is located in Dogtown.
- Dogtown must be accessible in the current playthrough.
- 01Travel to Dogtown in Phantom Liberty and go to the Terra Cognita area. Kyubi X-MOD2 is a fixed world pickup there rather than a vendor purchase, quest reward, or random enemy drop; search the accessible structures and containers around the Terra Cognita complex for the weapon pickup.
- 02Collect the weapon when found. Because this is a world pickup, the acquisition is guaranteed once the location is reached, and it is not tied to a specific mission outcome. No reliable recalled source establishes a separate vendor, alternate recovery route, or NG+ requirement for this weapon.
Availability
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty / Dogtown
Available as a fixed world pickup in Dogtown; it is not a standard vendor-stock weapon. No separate purchase price applies.
- Requires
- Phantom Liberty
Cyberpunk 2077 base game without Phantom Liberty
The Kyubi X-MOD2 is not available in the base-game map or economy without the expansion.
- Requires
- Phantom Liberty is required
Mechanics and Handling
Kyubi X-MOD2 is a deliberate semi-automatic Power assault rifle rather than a spray-focused automatic weapon. Its handling rewards controlled trigger pulls and accurate target selection: it can place strong individual shots at medium range, but it is less forgiving when the user repeatedly misses or tries to clear close quarters through volume of fire. The X-MOD2 designation does not add a separate firing mode; it identifies an enhanced weapon variant with expanded modification support.
Semi-automatic fire and range role
Each trigger pull produces a single rifle shot, so recoil recovery and reticle placement matter more than sustained-fire correction. Aiming is the safer way to exploit the Kyubi's precision-oriented profile, especially when targeting heads or other exposed weak points. It can work at longer distances than a shotgun or submachine gun, but its slow, deliberate attack pattern makes rushed close-range engagements comparatively demanding.
Power-weapon behaviour
As a Power weapon, Kyubi X-MOD2 uses the Power-weapon ricochet system rather than Smart targeting or Tech weapon charging. Ricochet behaviour depends on the game's current Power-weapon support and the relevant cyberware or perk setup; when enabled, hard surfaces can create additional shot angles in enclosed spaces. This is a situational advantage, not a replacement for direct aim, because the extra trajectory is less predictable than a clean line of fire. The rifle has no homing function, charge sequence, or Tech-style charged shot.
X-MOD2 modification handling
Its defining upgrade feature is access to two regular weapon-mod slots. Those slots let the rifle's handling or damage profile be tuned through compatible current-system weapon mods, while the result remains constrained by the weapon's semi-automatic firing pattern and Power technology. Mods do not turn it into a Smart or Tech weapon, and they do not remove the need to manage its magazine and reload timing between deliberate engagements.
Upgrades and Variants
Strengths, Weaknesses and Best Uses
Strengths
- Semi-automatic fire supports deliberate headshots and controlled follow-up shots instead of consuming ammunition through automatic spray.
- As a Power weapon, its bullets can ricochet from suitable surfaces; with the relevant ricochet-supporting cyberware, this can create firing angles against partially sheltered targets.
- The X-MOD2 variant provides two weapon-mod slots, allowing its handling or damage profile to be tuned without replacing the weapon.
Weaknesses
- Its semi-automatic operation places more weight on aim and trigger timing than fully automatic assault rifles, especially when several enemies close distance at once.
- Ricochet is situational: it depends on usable surfaces, positioning and the required cyberware support, so it should not be treated as a constant damage increase.
- Using both mod slots for one priority leaves less flexibility for adapting the rifle to different encounters or builds.
Best uses
- Mid-range engagements where controlled shots and headshot-focused play are more valuable than sustained automatic fire.
- Power-weapon or rifle builds that can exploit ricochet mechanics and still want a conventional assault-rifle platform.
- Players who want an Iconic rifle with flexible weapon-mod investment rather than a fixed, highly specialized firing gimmick.
Compared With Similar Weapons
| Attribute | Kyubi X-MOD2 |  Kyubi |  Psalm 11:6 | Ajax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class / technology | Precision-oriented rifle for controlled mid-range fire | Similar precision-focused mid-range role | Aggressive assault-rifle option for sustained engagements | More conventional automatic rifle handling for mid-range combat |
| Role / handling | Kyubi-family Iconic with additional modification flexibility; suited to players who want a more configurable precision rifle | Base-family alternative without the X-MOD2 designation and its expanded modification configuration | Iconic alternative with a fire-oriented special effect, trading the Kyubi X-MOD2's precision identity for status-focused pressure | Realistic non-Iconic alternative when sustained automatic fire is preferred over the Kyubi family's precision emphasis |
| Distinguishing point | — | — | — | — |
Used In
- DogtownKyubi X-MOD2 is associated with the Dogtown weapon pool introduced for Phantom Liberty. Its acquisition is tied to exploration in the district rather than a named base-game mission reward.
- Phantom LibertyThis expansion provides the Dogtown setting and the X-MOD2 weapon family. Kyubi X-MOD2 should therefore be treated as expansion-related content, not as a standard Night City vendor weapon.
Trivia
- “X-MOD2” is a weapon-family designation used for certain Phantom Liberty-era Iconic firearms, including the Kyubi X-MOD2. It identifies a distinct Iconic variant rather than a simple cosmetic rename of the standard Kyubi.
- The Kyubi X-MOD2’s name preserves the base weapon’s Kyubi designation while adding the X-MOD2 suffix, reflecting Cyberpunk 2077’s post-2.0 practice of distinguishing enhanced Iconic weapon variants through their names.
