Destiny 2's Xur Delivers New Gear and Exotics for the Weekend

As the Destiny 2 community moves forward from a challenging week, the familiar face of the weekend merchant, Xur, has once again appeared with a fresh selection of exotic and legendary gear for Guardians to peruse. With the annual Solstice event currently underway and Bungie teasing the next multi-year chapter for the franchise, players have plenty to engage with. The studio has recently hinted at upcoming reveals regarding the future of Destiny, keeping the community abuzz with speculation. Amidst this, the enigmatic Agent of the Nine continues his weekly tradition, offering a curated arsenal for a limited time. His arrival coincides with growing anticipation for the franchise's tenth anniversary, with datamined information suggesting new armor sets, triumphs, and potential events are on the horizon. For now, Guardians turn their attention to the immediate spoils brought by the tentacled vendor.

Finding Xur is no longer a weekly scavenger hunt. The merchant has established a permanent residence within the Bazaar area of the Tower. This convenient location sits between the two primary fast travel points. To locate him, Guardians should head to the area typically occupied by Ikora Rey and Suraya Hawthorne. Looking towards the iconic Ramen Shop against the back wall, a small alleyway to the right is where Xur now permanently stands, ready for business every Friday through Tuesday.

Xur's core offerings remain consistent, providing weekly quests, exotic gear, and legendary equipment. Completing his quests is essential for acquiring a second Fated Engram and is a prerequisite for obtaining legacy exotic gear from the Monument to Lost Lights kiosk. Guardians can earn a fresh Exotic Cipher by participating in Vanguard Strikes or securing victories in Crucible or Gambit matches. Teaming up with clanmates or tackling more arduous activities grants bonus progress, making the pursuit a communal effort.

🔮 Exotic Armor Analysis (August 9, 2024)

This weekend's selection of exotic armor pieces presents a mixed bag for the Guardian classes. Here's a detailed breakdown of each item's stats and viability.

Getaway Artist (Warlock Gauntlets)

• Exotic Perk: Getaway Artist – Converts your Arc Grenade into a supercharged Arc Soul. The Arc Soul functions as an autonomous turret that fires at nearby foes.

• Stat Roll Assessment: A peculiar and somewhat disappointing configuration for Warlocks. With a total stat value of only 61, it falls below average. The distribution is heavily skewed, with nearly identical values in Mobility, Resilience, and Recovery, a minimal Intellect stat of 2, and a primary focus on Discipline (14) and Strength (12). This roll is difficult to recommend for most builds.

• Stat Values:

  • Mobility: +11

  • Resilience: +11

  • Recovery: +11

  • Discipline: +14

  • Intellect: +2

  • Strength: +12

Raiju's Harness (Hunter Chest Armor)

• Exotic Perk: Lightning Weave – While your Arc Staff Super is active, guarding no longer drains Super energy.

• Stat Roll Assessment: While not an exceptional roll overall with a total of 62, it holds specific value. It features a very high Mobility stat of 20, making it a solid contender for Hunters who prioritize agility and dodging. However, the low Resilience and Recovery stats mean it requires careful buildcrafting to compensate for survivability.

• Stat Values:

  • Mobility: +20

  • Resilience: +6

  • Recovery: +6

  • Discipline: +10

  • Intellect: +11

  • Strength: +9

Mk. 44 Stand Asides (Titan Leg Armor)

• Exotic Perk: Sprint Fortification – Grants an overshield while sprinting with Seismic Strike, Hammer Strike, or Shield Bash equipped. These shoulder charges also recharge faster.

• Stat Roll Assessment: Technically the highest total stat roll this week at 65, but its distribution is problematic for Titans. It repeats the trend of excessive Mobility (13), a stat less prioritized by the class, while offering strong Recovery (14), Discipline (14), and Strength (14). The very low Intellect (2) is also a drawback. Like the other armor pieces, this is a tough sell for most Titan mains.

• Stat Values:

  • Mobility: +13

  • Resilience: +8

  • Recovery: +14

  • Discipline: +14

  • Intellect: +2

  • Strength: +14

🛒 Xur's Expanded Inventory in Year 7

The major vendor overhaul in Destiny 2's seventh year has significantly expanded Xur's wares beyond simple armor and weapons. He now features a proper reputation system with rank-up rewards and focusing options. His inventory includes various valuable materials and curios:

• Catalysts: Wardcliff Coil Catalyst, Hard Light Catalyst

• Engrams: Exotic Engram, Strange Weapon Engram

• Upgrade Materials: Upgrade Module, Ascendant Shard, Enhancement Cores

• Currency: Glimmer

• Mystery Item: Strange Gift (costs 1 Strange Coin for a random item)

A key improvement is Xur's ability to offer multiple exotic weapons during a single visit, providing more choices for collectors and players seeking specific rolls.

🔫 Featured Exotic Weapons

Here are the exotic firearms Xur has available for purchase this weekend:

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Hawkmoon (Kinetic Hand Cannon)

• Exotic Perk: Paracausal Shot – Final blows and precision hits build stacks of Paracausal Charge. The final round in the magazine deals massively increased damage based on stacks. Stowing the weapon on the final round removes this bonus.

• Roll: Hammer-Forged Rifling / Alloy Magazine / Hip-Fire Grip / Polymer Grip

The Jade Rabbit (Kinetic Scout Rifle)

• Exotic Perk: The Fate of All Fools – Chaining precision shots increases the damage of the next body shot and returns ammo to the magazine.

• Perk: Zen Moment – Damage caused reduces recoil and flinch over time.

• Roll: Polygonal Rifling / High-Caliber Rounds

Hard Light (Energy Auto Rifle)

• Exotic Perk 1: Volatile Light – Rounds have no damage falloff, overpenetrate targets, and ricochet off surfaces. Damage increases after bouncing.

• Exotic Perk 2: The Fundamentals – Cyclically changes the weapon's damage type between Solar, Arc, and Void, altering its stats accordingly.

• Roll: Polygonal Rifling / Alloy Magazine / Composite Stock

DARCI (Heavy Sniper Rifle)

• Exotic Perk 1: Personal Assistant – Aiming at a target displays its health and critical information in the scope.

• Exotic Perk 2: Target Acquired – While Personal Assistant is active, the weapon has enhanced target acquisition, deals significantly more precision damage, and Jolts the target.

• Roll: Extended Barrel / Extended Mag / Short-Action Stock

⚔️ Legendary Armor and Weapons

Xur also offers a full set of legendary gear, with each piece costing 50 Legendary Shards and 1000 Glimmer. The available legendary weapons and armor sets for this weekend are:

Weapons:

• Kinetic: Dire Promise (Hand Cannon), Scathelocke (Auto Rifle)

• Energy: Seventh Seraph CQC-12 (Shotgun), Brigand's Law (Sidearm)

• Heavy: Bad Omens (Rocket Launcher), Hoosegow (Rocket Launcher), Crown-Splitter/Quickfang/Eternity's Edge (Class-Specific Swords)

Armor: The complete Kairos Function armor set for all classes.

Additional: A Strange Weapon Engram for those feeling lucky.

As the Destiny universe continues to evolve, with Bungie promising new revelations about the franchise's long-term future, vendors like Xur provide a constant, weekly touchpoint for Guardians. While this weekend's exotic armor rolls may not be universally praised, the expanded inventory and consistent access to legacy gear ensure his post in the Tower Bazaar remains a essential destination for any Guardian looking to enhance their arsenal.