Xur's Bazaar Bonanza: A Grizzled Guardian's Guide to the Weekend Haul

Well, well, well... look who's back in town, standing in his little alley in the Bazaar like a cosmic hermit crab who's finally found a permanent shell. That's right, it's our favorite weekend weirdo, Xur, Agent of the Nine. No more playing hide-and-seek across the system; the dude has officially set up shop between the fast travel points in the Tower. It's more convenient than finding a public event flag, I'll tell you that much. While Episode Revenant is taking a little nap between acts and we're all up to our elbows in Dawning cookie dough for those community emblems, the real action this December weekend is right here. Bungie's teasing exotic changes and a new Dungeon for February, but in the now, Xur's got the goods.

Let's talk about the man's new digs and purpose. Finding him is easier than a Taken Blight public event. Head to the Bazaar, look for the Ramen Shop, and then glance to the right. There he is, looking as awkward and tentacled as ever, but now with a proper job! Year 7 didn't just give him a home; it gave him a whole career path. We've got a rank progression system, focusing options, and rewards. It's like he went from a shady back-alley dealer to the manager of a Destiny-themed boutique. His inventory isn't just guns and armor anymore, folks. He's your one-stop shop for Catalysts like Colony and Heir Apparent, a slick new Skimmer Board called the Xurfboard, and all the upgrade materials your glimmer-hoarding heart desires. You can even buy a "Strange Gift" for a single Strange Coin, which is basically the loot box equivalent of a mystery flavor jelly bean.

Now, onto the main event: the exotics. This week, Xur is carrying a selection of class armor that's... let's say, eclectic.

First up, for my fellow space wizards, we have the Sunbracers.

Remember when these things turned you into a walking solar ignition event? Bungie cooled them off a bit this year, but they're still a top-tier PvE choice for Solar Warlocks. The exotic perk lets you spam solar grenades like you're a chef at a hibachi grill who only cooks with plasma. The stat roll this week is a solid 65 total, heavily favoring Recovery (+19) and Intellect (+20). It's a build for those who like to think and heal fast, which, let's be honest, is most of us after a rough Nightfall.

For the Hunters in the house, we have Lucky Pants.

These are the highest stat roll of the week at a whopping 68 total, but they come with a big, shiny caveat: they're for hand cannon enthusiasts only. If you don't roll with a Trust, an Austringer, or the like, these are as useful as a screen door on a jumpship. But if you do? Oh, buddy. These pants turn your primary into a secondary damage source. The roll is heavily Mobility-based (+23), making you nimble as a cat on a hot tin roof. Strength is also decent at +14, for those who like their knives handy.

Titans, your turn. Behold, the Armamentarium.

This is the workhorse of Titan exotics. It's not flashy. It doesn't summon a hammer or a shield. It gives you a second grenade charge and can spawn Orbs of Power. It's as reliable and unassuming as a well-worn wrench, but sometimes that's exactly what you need to get the job done. The 65-stat roll is nicely balanced, with a focus on Resilience (+14) and Recovery (+12). A solid, no-nonsense pick for any activity.

But wait, there's more! The Year 7 Xur revamp means the man can now carry multiple exotic weapons at once. It's like he finally upgraded from a trench coat to a proper display case. Here's what's on the menu this weekend:

Weapon	Type	Key Perks	Notes
Hawkmoon	Hand Cannon	Paracausal Shot	The classic. Final round hits like a freight train made of space magic. This roll has Hip-Fire Grip, for the true space cowboy.
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SUROS Regime	Auto Rifle	SUROS Legacy, Spinning Up	A classic reborn. Bonus damage and health regen on the bottom half of the mag. Spinning Up turns it into a bullet hose.
Skyburner's Oath	Scout Rifle	Slug Rifle, For The Empire	It's a Cabal-killing specialist. Hip-fire for scorch, ADS for precision. It's as niche as a left-handed corkscrew, but when you need it, you really need it.
Two-Tailed Fox	Rocket Launcher	Twintails, Play With Your Prey	Shoots a Void and a Solar rocket that track together. Suppresses and burns. It's overkill in its purest, most beautiful form.

Don't forget the legendary gear, either! For a cool 50 Legendary Shards and 1000 Glimmer, you can pick from a rotating set that usually has some gems. This weekend's haul includes:

• Rapacious Appetite / Escape Velocity (Kinetic SMGs)

• Contingency Plan (Energy Scout Rifle) 👈 A personal favorite

• Seventh Seraph SI-2 (Energy Sidearm)

• Eleatic Principle (Heavy Machine Gun)

• Berenger's Memory (Heavy GL)

• The Class Swords (Crown-Splitter, Quickfang, Eternity's Edge)

• The full Gensym Knight armor set

And of course, you can always roll the dice on a Strange Weapon Engram.

So, what's the verdict, Guardian? Xur's setup is now more permanent and user-friendly than a Vanguard bounty. His exotic armor this week is a mixed bag—Sunbracers are still great for grenade spam, Lucky Pants are a god-roll for hand cannon mains, and Armamentarium is the reliable old friend. The weapon selection is honestly banging, with classics like Hawkmoon and the devastating Two-Tailed Fox on offer. Grabbing an exotic cipher from his quest is still a must-do if you're filling out your collection from the kiosk. All in all, it's a solid weekend to visit the Bazaar. Just try not to stare at his face too long. It's... unsettling, like a bowl of oatmeal that's started looking back at you. Happy hunting!