Destiny 2 Xur Exotic Gear and Weapon Picks for April 25 Revealed!

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Summary

  • Xur is back in Destiny 2 with new gear for players to explore for a limited time.
  • For exotic armor, Xur has Dunemarchers, Transversive Steps, and Ophidia Spathe.
  • Xur’s exotic weapons include a new Hawkmoon, Thunderlord, Crimson, and Merciless.

Once more, Xur has made an appearance in Destiny 2, bringing along fresh exotic and legendary items for players to explore temporarily. The long-anticipated update about Destiny 2 is nearly here, with Bungie planning to unveil the Destiny 2: Edge of Fate expansion through a live broadcast. This marks the continuation of the game within the “Codename: Frontiers” period that Bungie officially disclosed last year.

On May 6th, not only is a new reveal taking place, but it’s also the formal debut of the Rite of the Nine activity for Destiny 2 that was previously made available. Unlike its early arrival which found the activity to be mostly incomplete, this launch will offer the full experience.

Let’s delve into the topic of the enigmatic merchant Xur, who has made yet another appearance in Destiny 2. Here’s where to find him this weekend, along with updates on his exotic cipher quest and a rundown of all the exotic and legendary loot he’s stocked for the week starting April 25, 2025.

Where is Xur?

Instead of searching for Xur on weekends, you can now find him permanently settled within The Tower’s Bazaar district, eliminating the need to hunt for him during your leisure time.

Because the Marketplace lies in the middle of two quick travel spots, players can choose either one to enter. Navigate to the spot where Ikora and Hawthorne often gather, then search for the Ramen Shop positioned against the back wall. With the shop facing you, the concealed location of Xur is found to your right.

Destiny 2 Class Armor and Exotic Cipher

Each week, Xur performs his duties by providing regular quests, exotics, and high-quality gear. These tasks are essential not only to obtain a second fated engram but also to procure legacy exotic equipment from the Tower’s kiosk. Players can grab a fresh cipher by successfully completing strikes or victoriously competing in Crucible or Gambit matches. Earn extra points by teaming up with your clan members or tackling more demanding activities.

Xur’s Exotic Armor

Promethium Spur – Warlock leg armor

Exotic Perk:

  • – Daybreak final blows create a healing and empowering Rift at the target’s location. While a Solar Super is equipped, Solar weapon final blows grant Rift energy; standing in a Rift increases this energy. Final blows while in a Rift consume class ability energy to create a healing and empowering Rift at the target’s location.

This week, Warlocks can sport the spiky Stats armor, but it’s important to note that the exotic armor currently on sale isn’t a game-changing choice in the present metagame. However, it shines more in activities that resemble PvE (Player versus Environment).

Stat Values (66 Total):

  • Mobility +10
  • Resilience +2
  • Recovery +22
  • Discipline +2
  • Intellect +24
  • Strength +6

Ophidia Spathe – Hunter chest armor

Exotic Perk:

  • – Gain a second knife per charge. Getting a final blow with a throwing knife grants consecutive knives a temporary stacking damage bonus. Gambler’s Dodge refreshes the bonus timer.

For the cunning knife-throwers and gunfighters who prefer Blade Barrage, here’s another useful item that might not be as eye-catching as others, but it offers a valuable second charge for your knives. Moreover, landing the final blow with a thrown knife will stack extra damage, making it an essential tool in battle.

Stat Values (67 Total):

  • Mobility +4
  • Resilience +16
  • Recovery +17
  • Discipline +2
  • Intellect +10
  • Strength +18

Dunemarchers – Titan leg armor

Exotic Perk:

  • – Increases sprint speed. Sprinting builds up a static charge. After melee-attacking an enemy, that charge will chain damage to nearby enemies.

For Titans seeking swiftness, Dunemarchers offer an enhanced sprint speed and empower the player with a chained lightning ability that inflicts the Shocked debuff on melee attack opponents. These are an excellent choice this week, particularly with the combined stat of 68.

Stat Values (68 total):

  • Mobility +3
  • Resilience +11
  • Recovery +21
  • Discipline +17
  • Intellect +6
  • Strength +10

Xur Inventory Items

In the seventh year of Destiny 2, Xur’s inventory has received an upgrade, featuring a genuine rank advancement system, rewards, and customization options. Additionally, Xur now offers items beyond weapons and armor, such as:

1. Exotic engrams
2. Consumable items like mods or materials
3. Quest items to unlock unique gear
4. Ornaments for personalizing your existing gear
5. And more!

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

Xur’s Exotic Weapons

This weekend, the Year 7 update for Xur has incorporated a new feature that allows him to provide several exotic weapons during a single encounter. Here are the exotic items Xur currently offers:

This way, I’ve kept the original meaning and made it more accessible and easier to understand for a wider audience.

Hawkmoon – Hand Cannon

  • – 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.
  • Eye of the Storm

Crimson – Hand Cannon

  • – This weapon fires a 3-round burst.
  • – Kills with this weapon heal the wielder. Precision kills also refill the magazine.

Merciless – Fusion Rifle

  • – Hits with projectiles decrease this weapon’s charge time for a short duration.
  • – Reloading immediately after a kill increases weapon damage for a short time.

Thunderlord – Machine Gun

  • – Final blows with this weapon generate stunning lighting strikes from above. Lightning strikes grant a stack of Bolt Charge. Strong against Overload Champions.
  • – Each rapid kill with this weapon progressively increases reload speed for a short time.

Xur’s Destiny 2 Legendary Armor and Weapons

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

  • Friction Fire (Kinetic Submachine Gun)
  • Nature of the Beast (Energy Hand Cannon)
  • The Number (Energy Auto RifleShotgun)
  • The Vision (Energy Sidearm)
  • Blast Battue (Heavy Grenade Launcher)
  • Hoosegow (Heavy Rocket Launcher)
  • Crown-Splitter/Quickfang/Eternity’s Edge (Heavy Sword)
  • Strange Weapon Engram
  • Veiled Tithes Armor Set
  • Biosphere Explorer (Class Armor)

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2025-04-25 20:40