Unveiling the Ultimate Destiny 2 Xur Exotics for June 16: Gear up for Epic Bounty!

Xur has made his return to Destiny 2, bringing along a fresh collection of exotic and legendary gear for players to explore. As fans eagerly await the future of Destiny 2, Bungie has taken the opportunity to shed some light on what lies ahead. In their weekly blog, they have addressed numerous pressing questions from the community, offering tantalizing hints about what Season 22 has in store.

In Season 22, not only will hand cannons receive buffs, but Strand Warlocks will also see an enhancement. Many players in the Destiny 2 community have expressed concerns about the effectiveness of the Broodweaver's Threadling minions in challenging content, particularly in end-game activities. To address this, Bungie has plans to significantly increase the damage output of Threadlings in PvE encounters, while also making adjustments to reduce the duration and availability of suspend sources. Furthermore, they will be fine-tuning The Wanderer Strand aspect to maximize its effectiveness.

For now, the weekend vendor known as Xur has returned to the world of Destiny 2. In this guide, you will find the most up-to-date information on his current weekend location, updates on his exotic cipher quest, and a comprehensive review of all the exotic and legendary gear he has brought for the weekend of June 16, 2023.

Where is Xur?

This weekend, Xur can be found hanging out in the Tower.

As always, make use of fast travel to reach the central Tower area and turn left into the Hangar. From there, continue left and pass by the Dead Orbit section until you come across a metal staircase. Ascend the stairs to locate Xur standing on a platform, observing the mountain range in the distance.

Class Armor and Exotic Cipher

Xur remains an integral part of the game, offering a diverse range of weekly quests, exotic items, and legendary gear. These quests not only enable players to purchase a second fated engram, but they are also essential for obtaining legacy exotic gear from the Tower kiosk. To further enhance the gameplay experience, players can earn a new cipher by successfully completing strikes and emerging victorious in crucible or gambit matches. Additionally, players can earn bonus points by teaming up with clan mates or taking on more challenging activities.

Expanding his inventory, Xur now offers even more gear beyond his usual offerings. In addition to exotic gear, players can now find a selection of Legendary Weapons and Armor available for purchase using Legendary Shards and Glimmer.

Exotic Armor

Eye of Another World - Warlock helmet

Exotic Perk:

Cerebral Uplink enhances the regeneration speed of player grenade, melee, and Rift abilities, while also highlighting priority targets. Additionally, it provides a slight boost to the airborne effectiveness stat of all weapons. Despite having the lowest overall stat total this week, this Warlock exotic boasts a well-balanced distribution that is highly valuable. Its versatility and effectiveness make it a highly recommended choice for this week's pickup.

Stat Values (64 Total):

Mobility +2

Resilience +18

Recovery +13

Discipline +19

Intellect +10

Strength +2

Sealed Ahamkara Grasps - Hunter gauntlets

Exotic Perk:

Dealing melee damage replenishes the ammunition of the player's active weapon, while landing charged melee final blows reloads all equipped weapons. This perk significantly enhances the airborne effectiveness of all weapons and boosts movement speed and jump height after performing a melee attack.

Once again, hunters receive a highly advantageous benefit from this perk. Additionally, with the Strength stat being exceptionally high, it pairs seamlessly with exotic bonuses focused on melee abilities available this week. Although it may not surpass some of the top-tier Hunter exotics currently in circulation, it remains a worthwhile choice.

Stat Values (67 Total):

Mobility +11

Resilience +13

Recovery +10

Discipline +7

Intellect +6

Strength +20

Actium War Rig - Titan chest armor

Auto-Loading Link: This unique perk seamlessly replenishes a portion of ammunition in the magazine of the player's equipped Auto Rifle or Machine Gun from the reserves. Not only does it offer a substantial advantage to the airborne effectiveness statistic of both Auto Rifles and Machine Guns, but it also ensures a steady flow of ammunition, allowing for continuous firepower.

The stat distribution for this week's roll is quite unusual, with Intellect and Mobility, two stats that are not typically prioritized by the Titan class, having the highest values. Despite this anomaly, considering the exceptionally high overall score of 68, it might still be worth considering as a replacement for an older version.

Stat Values (68 in total):

Mobility +17

Resilience +17

Recovery +3

Discipline +6

Intellect +23

Strength +2

At one point, the Hard Light was hailed as the most formidable weapon in Destiny 2, dominating even in competitive events like the Crucible. It was the preferred choice for many players due to its rapid fire rate, substantial damage output, and virtually nonexistent recoil. However, as fate would have it, the Hard Light eventually succumbed to the nerf hammer, resulting in a reduction of its effectiveness. Nowadays, this weapon pales in comparison to other auto rifles available in the game, making it difficult to endorse. Nonetheless, the ability to switch between different elemental damages can prove advantageous in certain situations, allowing the gun to retain some usefulness.

The Intrinsic perk of Hard Light, Volatile Light, allows the weapon to shoot lasers. The rounds fired from this weapon have reduced damage falloff, can over penetrate targets, and ricochet off hard surfaces. The more they bounce around, the more damage they can cause. Although it may not be as powerful as it once was, Hard Light is still a reliable choice and worth considering this week.

Weapon perks:

Polygonal Rifling

Alloy Magazines

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Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale Rolls

With the removal of the Presage and Harbinger exotic missions in Season 16, Xur has stepped in to fill the void by offering both Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale with randomized rolls. It's a great opportunity for players to pay him a visit every weekend, as he consistently offers different rolls for these sought-after weapons.

Hawkmoon Rolls:

Extended Barrel

Alloy Magazine

Snapshot Sights

Heavy Grip

Dead Man's Tale Rolls:

Corckscrew Rifling

Flared Magwell

Outlaw

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Here's the complete rundown of Xur's exotic stock in Destiny 2 for June 16, 2023:

Eye of Another World (Warlock helmet) – 23 Legendary Shards

Sealed Ahamkara Grasps (Hunter gauntlets) – 23 Legendary Shards

Actium War Rig (Titan chest armor) – 23 Legendary Shards

Hard Light (Auto Rifle) - 29 Legendary Shards

Hawkmoon (Hand Cannon) - 125,000 Glimmer, 200 Legendary Shards, 1 Exotic Cipher, 1 Ascendant Shard

Dead Man's Tale (Scout Rifle) - 125,000 Glimmer, 200 Legendary Shards, 1 Exotic Cipher, 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.

Piece of Mind (Kinetic Pulse Rifle)

Disparity (Kinetic Pulse Rifle)

No Reprieve (Kinetic Shotgun)

Night Watch (Kinetic Scout Rifle)

Last Man Standing (Energy Shotgun)

Hollow Words (Energy Fusion Rifle)

Sailspy Pitchglass (Heavy Linear Fusion Rifle)

Lost Pacific Armor Set

Destiny 2 is now available PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.