Destiny 2 Xur’s Exotic Armor, Weapon Offers, and Tips for December 20

Overview

Xur, the exotic merchant in Destiny 2, has returned with a fresh selection of gear and unique items.
This week’s weapons include legendary options alongside the Riskrunner, The Prospector, Hawkmoon, and Arbalest.
Xur’s exotic armor offerings feature The Sixth Coyote, An Insurmountable Skullfort, and Astrocyte Verse.

Destiny 2 welcomes back Xur, bringing with him a variety of exotic and legendary gear available for a limited time. As the holiday event, The Dawning, continues, players are facing a number of bugs and gameplay challenges this year.

Despite the obstacles present during The Dawning and throughout Episode Revenant, Bungie remains committed to resolving these issues. The developer has addressed several major bugs, thanks to community feedback, and recently released an update that fixes tonic-related problems. It also corrected unintended excess damage from Sentinel Titan abilities.

This weekend, Xur’s extensive inventory presents new options for Destiny 2 players to explore.

Where Can Players Find Xur?

Xur has established a permanent location within the Bazaar area at The Tower, eliminating the need for the weekend search he previously required.

Players can access the Bazaar via either fast travel point located centrally. Move towards the space where Ikora and Hawthorne are present, and locate the Ramen Shop against the back wall. From there, head into the right alley where Xur awaits.

Acquiring Class Armor and Exotic Cipher

This week, Xur continues to provide the standard weekly quests, exotic gear, and legendary items. Completing these quests is vital for purchasing a second fated engram and obtaining legacy exotic gear from the Tower kiosk. Players can acquire a new cipher by successfully completing strikes, and participating in Crucible or Gambit matches, receiving bonus points for teaming up with clan members or tackling challenging activities.

Exotic Armor Available from Xur

Astrocyte Verse – Warlock Helmet

Exotic Perk:

Move To Survive – Utilize Blink more effectively and frequently, rendering nearby targets volatile. Rapid weapon readiness out of Blink with radar accessibility. Dark Blink during Nova Warp Super does not consume Super energy and slightly increases airborne effectiveness for all weapons.

This exotic is tailored for players who prioritize movement, particularly those adept with the jump technique.

Stat Values (Total 64):

Mobility +7
Resilience +14
Recovery +13
Discipline +14
Intellect +2
Strength +14

The Sixth Coyote – Hunter Chest Armor

Exotic Perk:

– Provides an additional dodge charge. Following a dodge, the next final blow generates an Orb of Power.

This armor piece stands out for its practicality, giving Hunters an extra dodge while facilitating orb generation.

Stat Values (Total 66):

Mobility +18
Resilience +15
Recovery +3
Discipline +6
Intellect +14
Strength +10

An Insurmountable Skullfort – Titan Helmet

Exotic Perk:

Transfusion Matrix – Arc melee kills trigger health regeneration and assist in restoring melee energy.

This exotic provides Titans with enhanced resilience and solid stats for recovery and strength. It’s a valuable asset in PvE, aiding in health regeneration and melee energy recovery.

Stat Values (Total 65):

Mobility +2
Resilience +23
Recovery +11
Discipline +8
Intellect +9
Strength +12

Inventory Items from Xur

With the initiatives from Year 7 in Destiny 2, Xur’s inventory has seen significant enhancements, including a progression ranking system and various rewarding options. Beyond weapons and armor, Xur also offers a range of items, such as:

Borealis Catalyst
Jade Rabbit Catalyst
The Xurfboard (Skimmer Board Vehicle)
Essentialism/Stoicism/Solipsism OR Exotic Cipher
Exotic Engram
Ascendant Shard
Glimmer
Enhancement Core
Raid Banner
Strange Gift (Random Item for 1 Strange Coin)

Exotic Weapons from Xur

In Year 7, Xur has expanded his offerings to include multiple exotic weapons during a single visit. This weekend, players can acquire the following:

Hawkmoon – Hand Cannon

– Achieving final blows and precision hits with Hawkmoon collects Paracausal Charge stacks. The last round in the magazine delivers enhanced damage proportional to the number of stacks. Stowing Hawkmoon before the last round eliminates this bonus.
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Destiny 2 Exotic Linear Fusion Rifle Arbalest

Arbalest – Linear Fusion Rifle

– Fires slugs responsible for substantial damage to combatant shields, making it effective against Barrier Champions.
– Breaking an enemy’s shield with Arbalest increases their vulnerability to Kinetic damage for a limited duration.
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Riskrunner – Submachine Gun

– Taking Arc damage enhances this weapon’s power, while also granting resistance to incoming Arc damage. Kills in this state extend its duration.
– While Arc Conductor is active, shots can chain lightning and restore ammunition.