Destiny 2: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for November 29

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Key Takeaways

  • Xur has returned to Destiny 2 for the weekend, bringing new armor, weapons, and items to purchase.
  • For exotic armor, Xur has An Insurmountable Skullfort, Khepri’s Sting, and Chromatic Fire.
  • New exotic weapons for this weekend include Telesto, a new Hawkmoon roll, and the return of Monte Carlo and Black Talon.

As a seasoned Guardian with countless hours spent traversing the cosmos, I must say that this week’s offerings from Xur have left me quite intrigued. The Hawkmoon hand cannon, with its Paracausal Shot ability, seems like a formidable addition to any arsenal, especially for those who appreciate the finesse of a well-placed shot.

Once more, Xur has made an appearance within the realm of Destiny 2, showcasing fresh exotic and legendary equipment for players to explore temporarily. Coinciding with Act 2’s debut, Destiny 2 rolled out a significant mid-season overhaul, introducing numerous substantial modifications to the game, such as enhancing several underutilized and neglected super abilities that were once overshadowed in the game.

In the recent update, some character builds have received a fresh boost, but it seems that a few aspects are malfunctioning. For instance, Sentinel Shield Titans can deal enormous damage with their super melee attack, causing Bungie to plan a fix around mid-December. However, they found another Destiny 2 issue relating to Shadebinder Warlocks, where the Ballidorse Wrathweavers could essentially kill tough raid bosses in one hit under specific conditions. As a result, Bungie has temporarily disabled this exotic with no announced date for its reactivation yet.

During the interim, the merchant Xur has returned with fresh supplies of equipment for Destiny 2 players. Here is a guide detailing his current whereabouts this weekend, updates on his exotic cipher quest, and a comprehensive review of all the exotic and legendary items he’s stocked for the weekend of November 29, 2024.

Where is Xur?

Now, Xur is permanently settled within The Tower’s Bazaar region, eliminating the need for weekend searches as he won’t be moving anymore.

As a gamer, here’s how I might rephrase it: “Since the Bazaar lies smack in the middle of my fast travel options, I can choose either end to materialize at. Make a beeline for the spot where Ikora and Hawthorne hang out, then scout for the Ramen Shop tucked against the back wall. With the shop facing me, there’s an alleyway to the right – that’s where you’ll find Xur standing.

Destiny 2 Class Armor and Exotic Cipher

Each week, Xur performs his duties by providing typical quests, exotics, and top-tier gear. These quests are crucial for obtaining a second fated engram as well as procuring legacy exotic equipment from the Tower’s kiosk. Players can secure a fresh cipher by completing strikes or winning battles in the Crucible or Gambit. Reap extra rewards when playing alongside your clan members or tackling more difficult tasks.

Xur’s Exotic Armor

Chromatic Fire – Warlock chest armor

Exotic Perk:

  • Crystalline Transistor – Precision final blows from Kinetic weapons create an explosion in the element of your equipped Super and apply a matching elemental effect.

In simpler terms, during the weekend, the title for the highest roll goes to Warlocks and Chromatic Fire. Unlike the Hunter exotic, this one performs optimally in player versus environment (PvE) activities due to its ability to clear adds and inflict status effects on large groups of enemies. However, it’s important to note that it is compatible only with kinetic weapons.

Stat Values (69 Total):

  • Mobility +2
  • Resilience +18
  • Recovery +17
  • Discipline +2
  • Intellect +10
  • Strength +20

Khepri’s Sting – Hunter gauntlets

Exotic Perk:

  • Touch of Venom – Punching someone with full melee energy will instantly cast Smoke Bomb. Your Smoke Bombs deal increased damage, regenerate more quickly when stuck to a surface, and grant you Truesight after damaging a target.

In PvE scenarios, they may not offer significant value, but they could prove useful in PvP due to their Trusight feature. While the balance is generally fair, their overall numerical value leaves something to be desired, making them more of an optional purchase rather than a necessity.

Stat Values (63 Total):

  • Mobility +11
  • Resilience +11
  • Recovery +11
  • Discipline +2
  • Intellect +15
  • Strength +13

An Insurmountable Skullfort – Titan helmet

Exotic Perk:

  • Transfusion Matrix – Kills with Arc melee abilities trigger health regeneration and restore melee energy.

This week, the stat roll works effectively with the exotic weapon, and it’s an excellent choice for durability due to its capability to recover health and recharge melee energy. However, do note that its bonus is only activated by kills with arc-based melee attacks.

Stat Values (64 total):

  • Mobility +2
  • Resilience +11
  • Recovery +20
  • Discipline +9
  • Intellect +2
  • Strength +20

Xur Inventory Items

In the seventh year of Destiny 2, Xur’s stock has been significantly enhanced, introducing a genuine rank advancement system, rewards, and customizable focus options. Moreover, Xur now offers items beyond weapons and armor, such as:

  • Prospector Catalyst
  • Lord of Wolves Catalyst
  • The Xurfboard (Skimmer Board Vehicle)
  • Essentialism/Stoicism/Solipsism OR Exotic Cipher
  • Exotic Engram
  • Ascendant Shard
  • Glimmer
  • Enhancement Core
  • Gunsmith Engram
  • Strange Gift (Random Item for 1 Strange Coin)

Xur’s Exotic Weapons

This weekend, Xur’s renovation in Year 7 provides the option for offering several rare weapons during a single encounter. Here are the exotic items Xur offers:

Hawkmoon – Hand Cannon

  • Paracausal Shot – Final blows and precision hits with Hawkmoon grant stacks of Paracausal Charge. The final round in the magazine deals bonus damage based on the number of stacks. Stowing Hawkmoon on the final round removes this bonus.
  • Full Bore
  • Alloy Magazine
  • Rangefinder
  • Heavy Grip

Monte Carlo – Auto Rifle

  • Monte Carlo Method – Dealing damage with this weapon reduces your melee cooldown and grants a chance to fully charge your melee ability with each kill.
  • Markov Chain – This weapon gains increased damage from melee kills and kills with this weapon. Melee kills grant ammo for this weapon.
  • Fluted Barrel
  • High Calibur Rounds
  • Composite Stock

Telesto – Fusion Rifle

  • Unplanned Repreive – Fusion projectiles attach and detonate with a delayed Void blast.
  • Harbinger’s Pulse – Multikills with this weapon immediately reload your equipped Kinetic and Energy weapons from reserves.
  • Projection Fuse
  • Polymer Grip

Black Talon – Sword

  • Crow’s Wings – Heavy Attack fires a heavy projectile attack. Heavy attacks are stronger with full energy.
  • Tireless Blade – Sword ammo granted for every other powered sword kill.
  • Tempered Edge
  • Heavy Guard

Xur’s Destiny 2 Legendary Armor Set and Weapons

Xur’s Set of Legendary Armor and Weapons. All gear costs 50 Legendary Shards and 1000 Glimmer.

  • False Promises (Kinetic Auto Rifle)
  • Farewell (Kinetic Sidearm)
  • Hollow Words (Energy Fusion Rifle)
  • The Number (Energy Auto Rifle)
  • Blast Battue (Heavy Grenade Launcher)
  • Canis Major (Heavy Grenade Launcher)
  • Crown-Splitter/Quickfang/Eternity’s Edge (Heavy Sword)
  • Strange Weapon Engram
  • Seventh Seraph Armor Set

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2024-11-29 20:49