Defeating the massive Militech Chimera in Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty is one of the most action-packed encounters in the game, but many players accidentally overlook its most valuable reward. Once the intense fight concludes, you are given an optional objective to secure the active Chimera Core before escaping the subterranean ruins. Understanding how to locate this item and utilize its powerful crafting capabilities guarantees you do not miss out on top-tier equipment.
Locating the Core After the Boss Battle
After the Chimera comes to a halt and the main combat phase ends, the arena will be filled with smoke, fire, and rubble. The Chimera Core drops on the ground near the rear section of the fallen mech rather than remaining inside the machine itself.
If the quest marker disappears or gets covered by debris, track the optional task in your journal to highlight its exact position. Walk directly up to the glowing, smoking sphere and interact with it to safely add the item to your inventory.
Crafting Tier 5 Iconic Weapon Mods
The active Chimera Core serves as a unique crafting component that unlocks powerful Iconic weapon mods for your arsenal. You can choose to craft specialized upgrades such as Firecracker for power weapons or Wallpuncher for tech weapons.
Players can also opt for Smart or Melee weapon enhancements depending on their current character build and combat preferences. These mods are particularly valuable because they can be unequipped from weapons without being destroyed, allowing for flexible build customization.
Displaying the Inactive Core in V's Apartment
If you prefer not to craft a weapon mod immediately, or after you have used the core, you can return to V's original apartment in Megabuilding H10. The core can be placed on the small side table near the window as a permanent trophy of your victory over the Militech war machine.
Keeping the item safe ensures you can decide its final purpose whenever you are ready to refine your gear setup. Securing this legendary component provides both practical gameplay benefits and a memorable souvenir from Dogtown.