Unlock the Ultimate Power: Top Exotic Armors, Weapons, and Recommendations in Destiny 2 for August 18!

Highlights

Xur has returned in Destiny 2 with new exotic and legendary gear, including Apotheosis Veil, Young Ahamkara's Spine, and ACD/0 Feedback Fence.

To locate Xur on Nessus, players should make their way to Watcher's Grave and ascend a tree to reach him. In addition, Xur offers a wide range of items for purchase, such as the D.A.R.C.I. sniper rifle, Hawkmoon hand cannon, Dead Man's Tale scout rifle, and various legendary gear choices.

Xur has returned to Destiny 2 with new exotic and legendary gear for a limited time. Season of the Deep is coming to an end soon, and players are excited for the Final Shape showcase on August 22. This event will reveal details about the next expansion and possibly the story for Season 22. Additionally, Destiny 2 director Joe Blackburn shared more information than expected in a 15-minute video, addressing community concerns and announcing a PvP strike team that will work on updates, changes, map packs, and new game modes.

Where is Xur?

This weekend marks the last appearance of the renowned merchant, Xur, in the captivating world of Destiny 2 during Season 21. To ensure you do not miss out on any exciting developments, refer to this comprehensive guide which will provide you with the up-to-date location of Xur, details on the exotic cipher quest, and a thorough evaluation of the remarkable assortment of exotic and legendary gear he has brought along for this weekend, commencing August 18, 2023.

This weekend, Destiny 2 players will need to climb a tree to find Xur on Nessus.

Class Armor and Exotic Cipher

Start by heading to Nessus and loading into Watcher's Grave, as directed by the Director. Make your way towards the rear of the zone, where a strikingly large tree resides. Continuously jump upwards until you reach a substantial branch where the merchant can be found.

Xur continues to fulfill his role by providing players with their weekly dose of quests, exotics, and legendary gear. These quests not only allow players to acquire a second fated engram, but they are also necessary to obtain legacy exotic gear from the Tower kiosk. By completing strikes and winning crucible or gambit matches, players can earn a new cipher. Additionally, playing with clan mates or taking on more challenging activities will earn players bonus points.

Furthermore, in addition to his usual exotic gear, Xur has expanded his inventory to include Legendary Weapons and Armor. Players can now purchase these items from him using Legendary Shards and Glimmer.

Exotic Armor

Apotheosis Veil - Warlock helmet

Exotic Perk:

Apotheosis Veil is a reliable exotic that provides immediate health, melee, grenade, and Rift energy regeneration upon activation of your Super. Additionally, it promotes faster recharge of class abilities for nearby allies. Although not the most formidable exotic available, it serves as a valuable piece of equipment for surviving critical situations or for moments of panic when players are facing imminent death. This week, the roll for Apotheosis Veil is noteworthy. However, it is important to note that the distribution of its overall stats may not be perfectly balanced, with some being exceptionally high while others are significantly lower.

Stat Values (65 Total):

Mobility +2

Resilience +3

Recovery +29

Discipline +2

Intellect +19

Strength +10

Young Ahamkara's Spine - Hunter gauntlets

Exotic Perk:

Wish-Dragon Teeth significantly enhances the duration and blast radius of Tripmine Grenades. Additionally, dealing ability damage provides energy for Tripmine Grenades. However, when considering Hunter exotics, there are more superior options available, making this particular one not essential for purchase.

Stat Values (63 Total):

Mobility +6

Resilience +11

Recovery +16

Discipline +13

Intellect +7

Strength +10

ACD/0 Feedback Fence - Titan gauntlets

Exotic Perk:

Fury Conductors - Melee attacks generate energy, and being hit by a melee attack reduces damage while releasing the energy in a powerful explosion.

Recently restocked, the ACD/0 hasn't undergone significant changes since its previous release. Although the new roll is slightly worse, it remains optional to purchase, although it can provide enjoyable moments. The silver lining is that Bungie has confirmed a complete overhaul for this armor in Season 22, making it potentially worth acquiring to assess its performance.

Stat Values (65 total):

Mobility +10

Resilience +4

Recovery +19

Discipline +2

Intellect +12

Strength +18

Exotic Weapon

Once regarded as one of Destiny 2's top snipers in terms of damage output, this weapon stood shoulder to shoulder with Whisper of the Worm. However, it has gradually faded into obscurity over time and become one of the game's forgotten exotics. Nonetheless, this sniper still packs a punch against enemies, making it a worthwhile acquisition for players who have yet to add it to their arsenal.

The weapon offers the intrinsic perk called Personal Assistant, allowing the player to access crucial details such as health and distance of enemies when the scope is aimed at them. In addition to this, the exotic trait known as Target Acquired synchronizes with Personal Assistant, granting the weapon improved target acquisition and inflicting considerably higher precision damage.

Extended Barrel

Extended Mag

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Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale Rolls

Since Season 16 eliminated the Presage and Harbinger exotic missions, Xur will now offer Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale with randomized rolls. It is highly recommended for players to pay him a visit every weekend as he will carry a variety of different rolls.

Hawkmoon Rolls:

Extended Barrel

Alloy Magazine

Moving Target

SmoothGrip

Dead Man's Tale Rolls:

Arrowhead Brake

Light Mag

Fourth Time's The Charm

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Here's the complete rundown of Xur's exotic stock in Destiny 2 for August 18, 2023:

Apotheosis Veil (Warlock helmet) – 23 Legendary Shards

Young Ahamkara's Spine (Hunter gauntlets) – 23 Legendary Shards

ACD/0 Feedback Fence (Titan gauntlets) – 23 Legendary Shards

D.A.R.C.I. (Sniper Rifle) - 29 Legendary Shards

Hawkmoon (Hand Cannon) can be acquired for 125,000 Glimmer, 200 Legendary Shards, 1 Exotic Cipher, and 1 Ascendant Shard.

Meanwhile, Dead Man's Tale (Scout Rifle) can also be obtained for the same requirements of 125,000 Glimmer, 200 Legendary Shards, 1 Exotic Cipher, and 1 Ascendant Shard.

Exotic Engram - 97 Legendary Shards/1 Exotic Cipher

A Question - Exotic Cipher Quest

Legendary Gear

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

Whispering Slab (Kinetic Combat Bow)

Enigma's Draw (Kinetic Sidearm)

Gnawing Hunger (Energy Auto Rifle)

Tripwire Canary (Energy Combat Bow)

Gridskipper (Energy Submachine Gun)

IKELOS SR v1.0.3 (Energy Sniper Rifle)

Recurrent Impact (Heavy Machine Gun)

Tusked Allegiance Armor Set

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