Xur's Latest Arrival in Destiny 2: Gear, Maps, and the Trials Delay

The enigmatic merchant Xur has once again materialized in the world of Destiny 2, offering a fresh batch of exotic and legendary treasures for Guardians to acquire for a limited time. The week has been eventful, marked by significant developments even as the BRAVE Arsenal weapons concluded their run. A major highlight was the release of three brand-new Crucible maps, bundled into a special 3v3 playlist aptly named 'New Territory' following the weekly reset. Players diving into this dedicated playlist not only get to experience these new battlegrounds but also have the chance to earn a unique emblem for participating before the season concludes.

However, the introduction of the New Territory playlist had an unintended ripple effect for PvP enthusiasts. The highly competitive weekend mode, Trials of Osiris, was placed on an extended hiatus. After skipping the previous weekend due to Iron Banner, Bungie announced that Trials would be absent for a second consecutive week. While this news initially disappointed many, the developer's rationale was to provide players ample opportunity to explore and engage with the New Territory playlist during its debut weekend. Bungie reassured the community that Trials of Osiris is scheduled to make its triumphant return on May 17, 2026, and will feature one of the three new maps for the remainder of the season.

In the absence of Trials, all eyes turn to the exotic vendor. This guide details Xur's current location, his exotic cipher quest, and provides a comprehensive review of all the exotic and legendary gear he has brought for the weekend of May 10, 2026.

📍 Finding Xur: The Tower Hangar

For the next few days, Guardians should make their way to the Tower Hangar.

The process remains familiar: fast travel to The Tower, and upon arrival, head left and down the stairs into the expansive Hangar area. Once there, look to the left side to find Xur standing on the rear catwalks, silently gazing out at the distant, snow-capped mountains.

Xur continues to fulfill his role by offering his usual suite of weekly quests, exotic gear, and legendary items. Completing his quest is not only essential for purchasing a second Fated Engram but is also a key requirement for acquiring legacy exotic gear from the Monument to Lost Lights kiosk in the Tower. Players can earn a new Exotic Cipher by completing strikes and achieving victories in Crucible or Gambit matches. Bonus progress is awarded for teaming up with clanmates or tackling more challenging activities.

⚡ Exotic Armor Analysis

Xur's inventory this weekend features one exotic armor piece for each class. Let's break down the stats and perks.

Aeon Soul - Warlock Gauntlets

This set of Warlock gloves boasts the highest stat roll of the week, an impressive total of 70. While the Aeon Soul cult series has seen improvements and offers niche support utility, it remains a less commonly sought-after exotic. It's also worth noting the stat distribution heavily favors Mobility, a stat most Warlocks typically deprioritize.

Exotic Perks (Sect Swappable):

• Sect of Force: Rapid precision hits temporarily boost reload and weapon swap speed. Defeating a champion or boss grants nearby allies grenade and melee energy.

• Sect of Vigor: Grants class ability energy when a teammate falls. Reviving an ally fully restores your class ability energy. Nearby allies casting their Super triggers a burst of healing.

• Sect of Insight: Precision final blows have a chance to create an Orb of Power. Using a finisher on an elite enemy drops special ammo; using one on a boss or miniboss drops heavy ammo.

Stat Roll (70 Total):

Stat	Value
Mobility	+17
Resilience	+4
Recovery	+15
Discipline	+2
Intellect	+10
Strength	+22

Liar's Handshake - Hunter Gauntlets

A classic and potent Arc-focused exotic for Hunters. While its melee combo may not decimate bosses as it once did in years past, it remains a incredibly fun and powerful choice for close-quarters combat.

Exotic Perk (Cross Counter): After taking melee damage or landing a powered melee hit, your next melee hit within a short time window deals significantly increased damage.

Stat Roll (67 Total):

• Mobility: +26 🏃‍♂️

• Resilience: +7

• Recovery: +2

• Discipline: +18 💣

• Intellect: +2

• Strength: +12 🤜

ACD/0 Feedback Fence - Titan Gauntlets

This roll presents an interesting mix of very high and very low stats. Fortunately, the peaks are in the right places, making this a solid pick-up for Titans looking to experiment with a retaliatory playstyle.

Exotic Perk (The Fury of the Fence): Melee kills and taking melee damage build charges. Being struck by a melee attack unleashes the stored energy in a devastating explosion around you.

Stat Roll (66 Total):

Stat	Value
Mobility	+2
Resilience	+30 🛡️
Recovery	+2
Discipline	+23 💣
Intellect	+7
Strength	+2

🔫 Exotic Weapons for Sale

Lord of Wolves (Shotgun)

This distinctive Solar shotgun returns to Xur's inventory after a brief absence. It offers two distinct firing modes, allowing players to switch between a devastating short-range burst and a wild full-auto barrage.

• Intrinsic Trait (Shrapnel Launcher): Fires a powerful short-range burst of Solar damage.

• Alternate Mode (Release the Wolves): Greatly increases rate of fire and converts the weapon to full-auto.

• Perks: Chambered Compensator, Extended Mag, Short-Action Stock.

Hawkmoon (Hand Cannon)

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Xur continues to sell Hawkmoon with a randomized roll each week. Guardians should note that its availability is time-limited, especially with the potential future addition of the 'Harbinger' mission to the Exotic Mission Rotator, which would eventually make the hand cannon craftable. Here is this weekend's roll:

• Barrel: Polygonal Rifling

• Magazine: Alloy Magazine

• Trait 1: Quickdraw

• Grip: Heavy Grip

💰 Xur's Complete Inventory & Costs

Here is the full list of what Xur is selling and the required currencies for May 10, 2026:

Exotic Gear:

1. Aeon Soul (Warlock Gauntlets) – 23 Legendary Shards

2. Liar's Handshake (Hunter Gauntlets) – 23 Legendary Shards

3. ACD/0 Feedback Fence (Titan Gauntlets) – 23 Legendary Shards

4. Lord of Wolves (Shotgun) - 29 Legendary Shards

5. Hawkmoon (Hand Cannon) - 125,000 Glimmer, 200 Legendary Shards, 1 Exotic Cipher, 1 Ascendant Shard

6. Exotic Engram - 97 Legendary Shards or 1 Exotic Cipher

Quest:

• 'A Question' - Exotic Cipher Quest

🛡️ Legendary Armor & Weapons

All legendary items below cost 50 Legendary Shards and 1,000 Glimmer.

Weapons:

• Blood Feud (Kinetic Submachine Gun)

• Dire Promise (Kinetic Hand Cannon)

• Annual Skate (Energy Hand Cannon)

• Truthteller (Energy Grenade Launcher)

• The Deicide (Energy Shotgun)

• Blast Battue (Heavy Grenade Launcher)

• Memory Interdict (Heavy Grenade Launcher)

Armor Set:

• Full Ketchkiller's Armor Set (Class-specific)

In summary, while the delay of Trials of Osiris may have been a setback for some, the week offers plenty of engagement through the New Territory playlist and Xur's eclectic inventory. Whether you're a collector, a stats enthusiast, or just looking for a new toy, the mysterious agent of the Nine has something to offer. Remember to complete his quest for that precious Exotic Cipher, and maybe you'll get lucky with that Exotic Engram!