Key Takeaways
Dogtown-exclusive Iconic shotgun
Pozhar X-MOD2 is an Iconic Power shotgun associated with Phantom Liberty’s Dogtown content, so it is not part of the ordinary base-game weapon pool.
Burn-focused modifier
Its Iconic effect supports a burn-oriented close-range role, making status application part of its identity rather than treating it as only a conventional pellet-damage upgrade.
X-MOD2 configuration
The X-MOD2 designation is mechanically meaningful: this variant has its own mod-slot configuration and should not be treated as a cosmetic version of the regular Pozhar.
Phantom Liberty access required
Obtaining it requires access to the Phantom Liberty/Dogtown content; the exact recovery route should be followed rather than assuming every Pozhar can become this variant.
Strongest at close range
The shotgun’s spread and Power-weapon handling make it most suitable for aggressive close-range encounters, while its effective use becomes less reliable as distance increases.
Compared with the standard Pozhar
The regular Pozhar is the relevant baseline: Pozhar X-MOD2 keeps the family’s Power-shotgun role while adding its Iconic effect and distinct X-MOD2 modification setup.
Overview
Pozhar X-MOD2 is an Iconic shotgun in , representing a customized variant of Rostović’s Pozhar platform. Its defining distinction is the X-MOD2 configuration: it is intended for more flexible weapon modification than the ordinary version, making its value depend partly on the attachments available in the post-2.0 system.
The Pozhar X-MOD2 is a close-range firearm built around the spread, burst impact, and limited engagement distance associated with shotguns. It is not simply a cosmetic version of the standard Pozhar: its Iconic variant status and X-MOD2 configuration give it a distinct place among late-game weapon options. The practical question is less whether it replaces every other shotgun and more whether its customization potential fits the player’s preferred close-quarters setup.
As a Cyberpunk 2077 weapon, the Pozhar X-MOD2 must be evaluated within the post-2.0 progression system. Its effective performance depends on the weapon’s current tier, installed attachments or mods, and the player’s supporting perks and attributes. Those variables are more important here than treating one unqualified damage figure as representative of the weapon across all stages of progression.
Compared with a conventional shotgun, the X-MOD2 variant is most relevant to players who want to tune a shotgun around a particular handling or combat role rather than use an unmodified general-purpose weapon. It remains a firearm for aggressive short-range engagements, so its strengths are naturally constrained when targets are distant or when a build demands sustained precision fire. Its technology and customization should therefore be considered alongside the player’s chosen shotgun and perk investment.
The weapon belongs to the -era item ecosystem and is associated with the game’s expanded Dogtown content, while its use follows the current Cyberpunk 2077 weapon framework rather than the pre-2.0 rules. This overview intentionally leaves tier-specific values, attachment details, and the exact acquisition route to their dedicated sections, where those facts can be stated with the appropriate version and progression context.
Statistics
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Shotgun |
| Subtype | Shotgun |
| Technology | Power |
| Ammo | Shotgun Ammo |
| Stat Scaling | Tier-dependent |
| Iconic | Yes |
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Content Scope | Phantom Liberty |
Figures verified against Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
Compared to similar shotguns
| Attribute |  Pozhar X-MOD2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Shotgun | Shotgun | Shotgun | Shotgun | Shotgun |
| Technology | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Ammo | Shotgun Ammo | Shotgun Ammo | Shotgun Ammo | Shotgun Ammo | Shotgun Ammo |
| Iconic | Yes | — | — | — | — |
How to Obtain
- Phantom Liberty and access to Dogtown.
- The pickup is tied to the Dogtown world location; it is not a Story-mode or New Game Plus unlock.
- 01Travel to Dogtown in Phantom Liberty and search the marked X-MOD2 weapon container at the Terra Cognita construction site. The Pozhar X-MOD2 is a guaranteed world pickup there rather than a vendor purchase, mission reward, or random enemy drop.
- 02Open the container to collect the weapon. The pickup is available after Dogtown becomes accessible; no separate quest completion, boss kill, currency payment, or character interaction is required.
Availability
Phantom Liberty / Dogtown
Pozhar X-MOD2 is not part of the base-game weapon pool. Its tier-dependent stats and modification behavior belong to Cyberpunk 2077's post-2.0 weapon system; no separate online availability applies.
- Requires
- Phantom Liberty expansion and access to Dogtown
Mechanics and Handling
Pozhar X-MOD2 is a Tech shotgun, so its handling is defined by the interaction between shotgun spread and the Tech weapon charge cycle. It is most effective when used deliberately at close to medium distance rather than treated like a precision firearm. Each shot covers an area with multiple projectiles, making the weapon forgiving against nearby targets but less dependable when only a small exposed hitbox is available.
Charging before the shot
Holding the fire input charges the weapon before release. A charged Tech shot is the important reason to choose Pozhar X-MOD2 over a conventional shotgun: it can use the Tech system’s cover-piercing behaviour, allowing the weapon to threaten targets that are not fully exposed. Charging takes time, so the decision is situational. Use it when an enemy is behind cover or when there is enough distance to prepare; fire immediately when an opponent is already inside the shotgun’s preferred range.
Spread, recoil, and engagement distance
The shotgun pattern is strongest when several projectiles can connect with the same target. At close range, this gives Pozhar X-MOD2 reliable burst pressure and makes body shots practical. As distance increases, the spread reduces the number of projectiles likely to land, while the charge delay makes missed shots more costly. Recoil and the weapon’s blast cadence also discourage treating it as a sustained precision weapon: reposition between attacks, use cover during its firing downtime, and avoid relying on it for consistently small weak-point targets.
Ammo and firing rhythm
Pozhar X-MOD2 uses shotgun ammunition and rewards a measured firing rhythm rather than indiscriminate trigger use. Every missed blast wastes a limited close-range opportunity and can leave the user exposed while the weapon is being prepared for its next attack. Its practical loop is to acquire a target, decide whether immediate fire or a charged shot is safer, then close distance or return to cover while the weapon recovers. The Tech charge is therefore a tactical option, not a replacement for ordinary shotgun positioning.
Upgrades and Variants
Strengths, Weaknesses and Best Uses
Strengths
- Smart targeting helps its shotgun projectiles track locked targets, reducing the need for precise manual aim during close-range engagements.
- Its shotgun pattern can pressure several nearby enemies at once, making it useful when opponents cluster or push through confined spaces.
- As an X-MOD2 weapon, it supports weapon-mod customization within the current post-2.0 modification system, giving it more build flexibility than a strictly fixed firearm.
Weaknesses
- Smart targeting depends on maintaining a valid lock and does not remove the shotgun's limited comfort at longer distances.
- The spread makes individual pellet placement less predictable against distant, exposed or highly mobile targets than with a smart rifle or precision weapon.
- Using it requires investing in a Smart Weapons setup to realise its targeting advantages; characters built around Power or Tech weapons may gain less from its defining system.
Best uses
- Close-quarters fights where several targets can be locked and engaged quickly.
- Smart Weapons loadouts that want a shotgun option for room clearing without abandoning target tracking.
- Confined interiors and short sightlines, where the weapon's spread and smart-projectile behaviour are easier to exploit than at long range.
Compared With Similar Weapons
| Attribute | Pozhar | L-69 Zhuo |  Ba Xing Chong |  Hercules 3AX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class and technology | Base-family reference for Pozhar X-MOD2; compare the standard model against the X-MOD2 configuration rather than treating them as unrelated weapons. | A broader smart-shotgun alternative whose targeting behaviour makes it a useful comparison for general-purpose smart-weapon play. | An explosive-round Iconic smart shotgun with a more specialized area-damage role than the Pozhar X-MOD2. | A Phantom Liberty-era Iconic smart shotgun with its own weapon-specific targeting and firing behaviour, making it a mechanics-focused alternative. |
| Primary distinction | Choose when evaluating the value of the X-MOD2 variant’s expanded modification setup. | Choose when you want a conventional smart shotgun rather than a Pozhar-family variant. | Choose for explosive crowd damage; compare it with Pozhar X-MOD2 for a more direct, mod-focused setup. | Choose when the weapon’s unique Iconic behaviour matters more than using the Pozhar platform. |
| Best comparison use | — | — | — | — |
Used In
- DogtownThe Phantom Liberty area associated with Pozhar X-MOD2.
- Phantom LibertyPozhar X-MOD2 belongs to the Phantom Liberty-era X-MOD2 weapon group.
