Destiny 2: Xur’s Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Player Recommendations for December 13

Overview of Xur’s Offerings in Destiny 2

Xur is back in Destiny 2, introducing an array of new exotic gear, weapons, and legendary items.
This weekend’s armor offerings feature the Armamentarium, Sunbracers, and Lucky Pants.
Exotic weapon highlights include a freshly rolled Hawkmoon, along with Skyburner’s Oath, Two-Tailed Fox, and SUROS Regime.

This weekend marks the return of Xur in Destiny 2, presenting an exciting selection of exotic and legendary gear for players to explore. As the Dawning event enters its second week, Guardians are busy baking cookies for various NPCs while progressing through the ongoing community challenge that aims to unlock three exclusive emblems through cookie contributions.

Despite Episode Revenant currently experiencing a downtime between its acts, Bungie has provided players with insights into the remainder of 2024, revealing plans for a new Dungeon slated for February, alongside the launch of Act 3 and the second Iron Banner event in January. Additionally, players can anticipate significant changes to some exotic weapons, including a nerf to the favored Graviton Lance pulse rifle.

In the meantime, weekend merchant Xur returns, stocked with a fresh inventory for Destiny 2 fans.

Location of Xur

Xur has established a consistent presence in the Bazaar area of The Tower, eliminating the need for players to search for him every weekend.

Situated conveniently between two fast travel points, players can easily navigate to the Bazaar. To find Xur, head towards the section where Ikora and Hawthorne are located and look for the Ramen Shop at the back wall. Xur waits in the adjacent alley on the right.

Class Armor and Exotic Cipher from Xur

Xur’s inventory includes the usual assortment of weekly quests, exotics, and legendary gear. Completing these quests not only enables the purchase of a second fated engram but also allows access to legacy exotic gear via the Tower kiosk. Players can earn an Exotic Cipher by engaging in strikes and succeeding in Crucible or Gambit matches, with extra points awarded for teaming up with clan members or tackling more challenging content.

Exotic Armor Available from Xur

Sunbracers – Warlock Gauntlets

Exotic Perk:

Increases the duration of Solar Grenades. Solar melee kills provide unlimited Solar Grenade energy for a limited time.

Despite experiencing a nerf this year, the Sunbracers remain a powerful choice for Solar Warlocks, enabling the release of multiple solar grenades for high-output PvE engagements.

Stat Values (Total: 65):

Mobility: +3
Resilience: +11
Recovery: +19
Discipline: +6
Intellect: +20
Strength: +6

Lucky Pants – Hunter Leg Armor

Exotic Perk:

Enhances sprint, slide, and airborne effectiveness while wielding a Hand Cannon. Hand Cannons drawn rapidly become more accurate, and damage is increased with each hit against an enemy.

This week, Lucky Pants feature the highest rolls among armor, benefitting players who favor Hand Cannons for PvP and PvE activities. Those not using this weapon type may want to reconsider their purchase.

Stat Values (Total: 68):

Mobility: +23
Resilience: +11
Recovery: +2
Discipline: +12
Intellect: +6
Strength: +14

Armamentarium – Titan Chest Armor

Exotic Perk:

Provides an additional grenade charge. Eliminating enemies with grenades creates an Orb of Power.

A dependable yet basic exotic, the Armamentarium is suitable for all activities, offering an extra grenade charge and the ability to spawn Orbs of Power when needed.

Stat Values (Total: 65):

Mobility: +10
Resilience: +14
Recovery: +12
Discipline: +11
Intellect: +6
Strength: +12

Items in Xur’s Inventory

With Year 7 in Destiny 2, Xur has elevated his inventory with a true rank progression system, rewards, and focusing options. Besides weapons and armor, Xur offers the following:

Colony Catalyst
Heir Apparent Catalyst
The Xurfboard (Skimmer Board Vehicle)
Essentialism/Stoicism/Solipsism OR Exotic Cipher
Enhancement Prism
Glimmer
Enhancement Core
Upgrade Module
Strange Gift (Random Item for 1 Strange Coin)

Exotic Weapons from Xur

Xur’s enhancements in Year 7 now permit him to present multiple exotic weapons during a single visit. Here’s what’s available this weekend:

Hawkmoon – Hand Cannon

Final blows and precision hits grant stacks of Paracausal Charge, with bonus damage on the last round based on accumulated stacks. Stowing Hawkmoon resets this bonus.

SUROS Regime – Auto Rifle

The bottom half of each magazine deals increased damage and carries a chance to restore health upon eliminating enemies.
Maintaining fire increases firing rate.

Skyburner’s Oath – Scout Rifle

Fires explosive slugs with fast, straight travel when aiming down sights, while hip-firing produces a larger explosion that inflicts Scorch on targets.
This weapon is Full Auto, does extra damage against Cabal foes, and penetrates Phalanx shields.

Two-Tailed Fox – Rocket Launcher

Fires two rockets—one Void and one Solar—that can track the same target.
The Void rocket suppresses enemies, while the Solar rocket inflicts damage over time.