Key Takeaways
The Lexington X-MOD2 is an Iconic Power pistol, not a melee weapon. Its appeal comes from the X-MOD2 configuration, Power-weapon behavior, and a specific shooting-contest reward route.
Weapon identity
This is an Iconic Power pistol and should be compared with other handguns rather than melee weapons, Smart guns, or Tech weapons.
Primary mechanic
As a Power weapon, its shots can ricochet from suitable hard surfaces under Cyberpunk 2077’s current firearm rules.
Availability condition
The Lexington X-MOD2 is obtained by winning the shooting competition during the Shoot to Thrill side job.
Variant distinction
The X-MOD2 designation marks this as a modified Lexington variant with expanded weapon-modification capacity compared with the ordinary model.
Main limitation
It does not provide Smart targeting or Tech weapon charge behavior, so its advantages depend on conventional Power-pistol handling and positioning.
Comparison point
Compared with a standard Lexington, it is an Iconic variant built around extra customization rather than a different weapon class.
Overview
Lexington X-MOD2 is an Iconic Power pistol in Cyberpunk 2077, distinguished from ordinary Lexington variants by its X-MOD2 configuration and role as a customizable sidearm.
Lexington X-MOD2 is a post-2.0 Iconic variant of the Lexington pistol. It belongs to the Power weapon family, so its identity is that of a conventional handgun with the Power category’s weapon behaviour rather than a Tech or Smart alternative. The Iconic designation makes it a named variant with its own place in the weapon roster, not merely a randomly rolled Lexington with a higher tier.
The X-MOD2 label is the weapon’s main practical distinction. It identifies a Lexington configuration built to support two weapon mods, giving the pistol more room for deliberate customization than a basic weapon configuration. That makes it relevant to players who want to tune a compact sidearm around a preferred handling or combat setup without moving to a different pistol family.
Its combat role is straightforward: a flexible handgun for players who want a pistol that can remain useful across ordinary encounters while benefiting from the post-2.0 mod system. It does not replace the more specialized identity of Tech pistols, Smart pistols, or heavier handgun classes. Instead, its value comes from combining the familiar Lexington platform with Iconic status and expanded modification potential.
The weapon is associated with the optional shooting challenge connected to Wilson in the base-game Night City content. It is therefore not a Phantom Liberty-exclusive acquisition, although the post-2.0 weapon framework also applies when it is used in a Phantom Liberty playthrough. Exact performance remains dependent on its weapon tier and upgrade state, so Lexington X-MOD2 should be evaluated as a customizable Iconic sidearm rather than by treating one fixed damage value as universal.
Statistics
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Pistol |
| Subtype | Pistol |
| Technology | Power |
| Ammo | Handgun Ammo |
| Stat Scaling | Tier-dependent |
| Iconic | Yes |
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Content Scope | Base game / free update |
Figures verified against Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
Compared to similar pistols
| Attribute |  Lexington X-MOD2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Pistol | Pistol | Pistol | Pistol | Pistol |
| Technology | Power | Smart | Power | Power | Power |
| Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo | Handgun Ammo |
| Iconic | Yes | Yes | — | — | — |
How to Obtain
- The “Shoot to Thrill” side job must be available and started; the competition is an early-game, base-game activity rather than a Phantom Liberty or New Game Plus reward.
- The weapon is tied to winning the contest, so treat the opportunity as missable if the job is completed without securing the reward. No separate recovery route is established here.
- 01During the side job “Shoot to Thrill,” go to Wilson’s 2nd Amendment gun shop at Megabuilding H10 in Little China, Watson, and enter the shooting competition at the nearby range when Wilson starts it.
- 02Win the timed shooting contest by hitting the required targets. Lexington X-MOD2 is awarded as the contest reward after a successful run; it is not acquired through a normal vendor purchase or enemy drop.
Availability
Phantom Liberty / Dogtown
The Lexington X-MOD2 is a Dogtown-specific Iconic weapon and is not part of the standard base-game availability pool. No separate difficulty, NG+, or proficiency requirement is established here.
- Requires
- Phantom Liberty and access to Dogtown.
Mechanics and Handling
Lexington X-MOD2 is not a melee weapon. It is an Iconic Power pistol, so its relevant handling is based on firearm aim, firing rhythm, recoil control and ammunition use rather than reach, stamina commitment, blocking, parrying or melee hit reactions. Any page section that classifies it as a melee weapon would be mixing up the weapon identity and should be corrected before comparing its mechanics.â
Semi-automatic pistol handling
The Lexington X-MOD2 uses the normal handling model of a semi-automatic pistol: each shot is fired individually, and effective use depends on maintaining aim while managing the weapon’s shot recovery. Its compact pistol profile makes it suitable for repeated aimed shots at ordinary combat distances, but it does not provide a melee attack sequence, charge attack or close-range weapon action. The weapon’s firing behaviour should therefore be evaluated alongside other Power pistols rather than blades, blunt weapons or throwable weapons.
Power-weapon behaviour
As a Power weapon, the Lexington X-MOD2 belongs to the firearm group associated with ricochet-capable shots. Ricochet use depends on the current Cyberpunk 2077 firearm and cyberware rules, including the relevant ballistic-support cyberware where required; it is not a guaranteed replacement for direct line-of-sight shooting. The pistol has no verified weapon-specific charge, Smart targeting system or Tech penetration action, so those mechanics should not be attributed to it merely because it is an Iconic weapon.
What the X-MOD2 designation changes
The defining mechanical distinction is the X-MOD2 configuration: it provides two weapon-mod slots. Those slots are part of the weapon’s modification setup, not a separate active skill, melee stance or conditional attack multiplier. Mod selection can therefore change how the pistol fits a loadout, while the underlying Power-pistol firing behaviour remains the basis for its handling. The Iconic designation likewise identifies a unique named weapon variant; it does not by itself establish a special attack beyond the effects documented for this specific item.
Practical use
Treat the Lexington X-MOD2 as a mod-configurable sidearm for players who want Power-pistol behaviour with greater room for weapon customization. Its useful decision points are sight picture, shot placement, recoil recovery and the interaction between its two mod slots and the rest of the loadout. It should not be selected for reach, stagger patterns, stamina efficiency, blocking or parrying, because none of those are melee properties of this weapon.
Upgrades and Variants
Strengths, Weaknesses and Best Uses
Strengths
- The X-MOD2 designation gives the Lexington a stronger modification platform than an ordinary Lexington, letting its role be tailored through weapon mods rather than locking the user into one fixed effect.
- As a Power pistol, it can support ricochet-oriented play when the required cyberware and firing conditions are present; this gives it useful angle-based pressure in compact interiors.
- Its automatic-pistol handling makes it suitable for sustained sidearm fire when a player wants more flexibility than a slow, precision-focused handgun.],
- weaknesses:[
Best uses
- A flexible backup weapon for builds that invest in pistols and want to tune their sidearm with mods.
- Close-to-medium-range encounters where automatic fire and Power-weapon ricochets can be used without relying on a long sightline.
- Players who want to experiment with pistol configurations but do not need a highly specialized Iconic effect.
Compared With Similar Weapons
| Attribute | Lexington X-MOD2 | Lexington |  Dying Night |  Her Majesty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and class | X-MOD2 variant focused on expanded weapon customization | Base-family counterpart with the standard Lexington configuration | Named Iconic alternative in the same handgun and Power-weapon space | Adjacent Iconic alternative using Smart targeting rather than Power-weapon behavior |
| Distinctive comparison | A power-pistol option for players who value configurable weapon mods | More direct comparison when evaluating the X-MOD2 variant's customization advantage | Offers a distinct Iconic choice rather than an X-MOD2 variant of the Lexington | Trades the Lexington X-MOD2's Power classification for Smart-weapon functionality |
| Best fit | Builds that want a flexible Power pistol without changing weapon class | Players using the Lexington family without relying on an X-MOD2 configuration | Pistol builds comparing named Power sidearms | Players whose perks and cyberware support Smart pistols |
Used In
- Shoot to ThrillWinning Wilson's shooting competition rewards the Lexington X-MOD2. The weapon is tied to this side job rather than a random enemy drop or regular vendor inventory.
- WilsonWilson hosts the shooting competition and serves as the quest contact associated with the Lexington X-MOD2's acquisition.
- Megabuilding H10The shooting competition connected to the Lexington X-MOD2 takes place at Wilson's gun shop in Megabuilding H10.
