Summary
Xur has returned again toDestiny 2, complete with new exotic and legendary gear for players to check out for a limited time. It’s been a difficult week for Bungie in general, as the studio was outed for stealing art for Marathon, which has led to all sorts of backlash from fans as well as former employees. Not only haveformerDestiny 2employees alleged a toxic work cultureat the studio, but they’ve also claimed that greed was the primary motivation for microtransactions being added.
While not nearly as harmful, additional backlash from fans ultimately led to Bungie makingmajor changes toDestiny 2’s Rite of the Nine event. Fans discovered that dungeons were on a three week rotation schedule, which brought back into question the controversial policy of timegating content. Bungie reduced the rotation schedule, increased resource drops, and also announced a special lootapalooza for all three dungeons to double drop rates.
With the weekend finally here, the exotic merchant Xur has returned with a new inventory of gear forDestiny 2players. Follow this guide for his current weekend location, news on his exotic cipher quest, as well as a review of all the exotic and legendary gear he’s brought for the weekend of Jul 06, 2025.
Where is Xur?
Xur has now taken up permanent residence in the Bazaar area inside The Tower, so there’s no more hunting when the weekend comes around.
Since the Bazaar is located between both fast travel points, players can pick either one to load into. Head into the area where Ikora and Hawthorne are hanging out and look for the Ramen Shop towards the back wall. While facing the shop, the alley hiding Xur is to the right.
Destiny 2 Exotic Class Armor
Xur’s role has continued to expand and evolve over the years. Alongside The Final Shape expansion,Xur’s inventory inDestiny 2expanded even more, moving back to Strange Coins as the currency of choice, rank rewards, resources, and of course, armor and weapons.
Apotheosis Veil - Warlock helmet
Exotic Perks:
A tough one to recommend all around this week as the roll is very low. Save the strange coins this week.
ST0MP-EE5 - Hunter leg armor
Exotic Perk:
Great exotics for platforming-related activities. All Hunters should have a pair of these, so for those who don’t, these are worth picking up.
Actium War Rig - Titan chest armor
A strong PvE exotic for those who enjoy using Auto Rifles or Machine Guns. Everyone else need not apply here. The one knock this week is the overly high mobility stat.
Stat Values (68 total):
Xur Inventory Items
Year 7 inDestiny 2has upgraded Xur’s inventory, adding a true rank progression system, rewards, as well as focusing options. Xur also has more than just weapons and armor as well, including:
Xur’s Exotic Weapons
Year 7’s Xur revamp has also added the ability to offer multiple exotic weapons in one visit. Here is what Xur has this weekend:
The Queenbreaker - Linear Fusion Rifle
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.
Destiny 2
WHERE TO PLAY
Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian’s look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.An Immersive StoryYou are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now.Guardian ClassesChoose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter.
