Xur’s Must-Have Exotics and Gear for Destiny 2 This Week!

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Summary

  • Xur has returned with new gear for Destiny 2 players to explore, offering various exotic armor, weapons, and more.
  • The exotic weapons for this week include a new Hawkmoon, Arbalest, Coldheart, and D.A.R.C.I. sniper rifle.
  • Xur’s exotic armor this week includes Khepri’s Sting, Vesper of Radius, and the Antaeus Wards.

Once more, Xur is back in Destiny 2, offering fresh exotic and legendary equipment for enthusiasts to explore temporarily. The past week has been thrilling for Destiny 2 devotees as Episode Heresy was released, introducing exciting new content and gameplay to delve into. Unfortunately, the debut wasn’t flawless, as the game grappled with server troubles and connectivity problems on launch day, leaving certain players stranded for a while.

Over the weekend, Bungie begins a new competition for the “Destiny 2” raid known as Sundered Doctrine’s Race. The fresh dungeon challenges players using Contest Mode for the upcoming 48 hours. The victorious team will be rewarded with trophies for their accomplishments. It’s important to mention that Bungie has temporarily disabled specific exotic weapons like the Microcosm heavy trace rifle, as well as Lord of Wolves and certain mods and abilities for this event.

In addition to the dungeon competition, the enigmatic merchant Xur has returned to offer fresh merchandise for Destiny 2 enthusiasts. Here is a guide to his current weekend location along with updates on his exotic cipher quest, as well as a review of all the exotic and legendary items he’s stocked for the weekend of February 7, 2025.

Where is Xur?

Now, you’ll find Xur permanently stationed within The Tower’s Bazaar region, which means no more weekend quests to track him down.

Because the Marketplace lies in the middle of both quick travel spots, players can choose either one as their entrance. Make your way to the spot where Ikora and Hawthorne are, then search for the Ramen Shop at the back. With the shop in front of you, the alley where Xur stands is on the right side.

Destiny 2 Class Armor and Exotic Cipher

Each week, Xur carries on providing his regular quests, exotics, and high-end equipment. These tasks are essential to obtain a second fated engram as well as to procure legacy exotic gear from the Tower’s kiosk. Players can acquire a fresh cipher by successfully completing strikes or winning Crucible or Gambit matches. Extra points are awarded for teaming up with fellow clan members or tackling more difficult activities.

Xur’s Exotic Armor

Vesper of Radius – Warlock chest armor

Exotic Perk:

  • – Rifts periodically release Arc shockwaves. Final blows with these shockwaves create an Arc explosion. While an Arc Super is equipped, the shockwaves and subsequent explosions blind nearby targets. Rift energy recharges faster when you are surrounded by targets.

As a hardcore gamer this week, I’ve got my hands on some seriously pointy armor! It boasts a whopping 30 roll for Recovery, but here’s the catch – this exotic is tricky to endorse. The reason? It’s quite situational and shines brightest in PvE content.

Stat Values (66 Total):

  • Mobility +2
  • Resilience +4
  • Recovery +30
  • Discipline +6
  • Intellect +18
  • Strength +6

Khepri’s Sting – Hunter gauntlets

Exotic Perk:

  • – 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.

An intriguing exotic weapon that appears to glow slightly more intensely in player versus player (PvP) encounters for Void Hunters. It’s not essential, given its low roll, but it could make an engaging combination with the Nightstalkers’ latest On The Prowl void ability.

Stat Values (61 Total):

  • Mobility +11
  • Resilience +19
  • Recovery +2
  • Discipline +2
  • Intellect +16
  • Strength +11

Antaeus Wards – Titan leg armor

Exotic Perk:

  • – While sliding with full class ability energy, you gain a frontal shield that reflects incoming damage. After reflecting damage, your class ability energy is depleted based on the amount of damage reflected.

A new situational defensive ability, titled Exotic Shield, has surfaced this week for Titan players. This skill grants temporary invulnerability when sliding with full class ability energy. Furthermore, it’s not only active during sliding but can also deflect incoming enemy fire such as rockets at the right moment. However, timing is crucial to make the best use of this protective feature.

Stat Values (69 total):

  • Mobility +7
  • Resilience +16
  • Recovery +13
  • Discipline +10
  • Intellect +7
  • Strength +16

Xur Inventory Items

In Destiny 2’s Year 7, Xur’s inventory has been enhanced, featuring a genuine ranking progression system, rewards, and customization options. Now, Xur offers items beyond just weapons and armor, such as:

1. Exotic Engrams that can decrypt into various pieces of gear with unique perks.
2. Consumables like the Fated Enchantment or the Mote of Light to boost your character’s abilities.
3. Modifications for weapons and armor to enhance their stats and properties.
4. Ornaments, which allow you to change the appearance of some existing gear, adding a personalized touch.
5. And, as always, mysterious items that may have hidden effects or uses yet to be discovered!

  • Coldheart Catalyst
  • Sturm Catalyst
  • The Xurfboard (Skimmer Board Vehicle)
  • Essentialism/Stoicism/Solipsism OR Exotic Cipher
  • Exotic Engram
  • Enhancement Prism
  • Glimmer
  • Enhancement Core
  • Raid Banner
  • Strange Gift (Random Item for 1 Strange Coin)

Xur’s Exotic Weapons

This weekend, Year 7’s updated Xur provides the option to sell multiple exotic weapons during a single visit. Here are the exotic items that Xur offers for purchase today:

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.

Arbalest – Linear Fusion Rifle

  • – Fires slugs that cause massive damage to combatant shields. Strong against Barrier Champions.
  • – Breaking an enemy’s shield with this weapon makes them more vulnerable to Kinetic damage for a brief period.

Coldheart – Trace Rifle

  • – This weapon shoots a steady cold-fusion-powered Arc laser, dealing more damage the longer it remains on a target.
  • – Periodically generates Ionic Traces while in its high-damage state.

D.A.R.C.I. – Sniper Rifle

  • – Aim at an enemy to view its health and other critical information in the scope.
  • – When Personal Assistant is active, this weapon has better target acquisition, deals significantly more precision damage, and jolts the target.

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.

  • False Promises (Kinetic Auto Rifle)
  • Scathelocke (Kinetic Auto Rifle)
  • Seventh Seraph VY-7 (Energy SMG)
  • Iota Draconis (Energy Fusion Rifle)
  • Hoosegow (Heavy Rocket Launcher)
  • Thin Precipice (Heavy Sword)
  • Crown-Splitter/Quickfang/Eternity’s Edge (Heavy Sword)
  • Strange Weapon Engram
  • Lost Pacific Armor Set

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2025-02-07 20:41