Xur's Return in Destiny 2: The Scoop on Exotic and Legendary Gear

Xur's Location and Role

Xur has returned again to Destiny 2, complete with new exotic and legendary gear for players to check out for a limited time. As things begin to slow down for Destiny 2, with another 6 months of Season of the Wish, fans have begun to pinpoint some of the elements of the game that could use a tweak. One such issue Destiny 2 fans currently have with the game is with the Togetherness modifier, which essentially forces a fireteam to stay together in order to heal, something that can be tough to do in higher difficulty activities.

Destiny 2 Xur location Nov 8, 2019

Starting today, Xur can be found back on the EDZ inside the Winding Cove. Take the fast travel point from the Winding Cove, EDZ location, then run to the back of the area of the zone after loading in. Xur can be found standing on a ledge above the path, near some Fallen wreckage.

Xur with his treasure hoard from Destiny 2.

Xur's role continues to offer the usual weekly quests, exotics, and legendary gear. Not only are these quests required to purchase a second fated engram, but they're necessary to acquire legacy exotic gear from the Tower kiosk. Players can earn a new cipher by completing strikes and winning crucible or gambit matches. Gain bonus points for playing with clan mates or finishing more challenging activities. Xur continues to sell even more gear outside his usual content. In addition to his normal exotic gear, Xur now has Legendary Weapons and Armor for sale in exchange for Legendary Shards and Glimmer.

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

Exotic Armor

This weekend, Xur has brought a selection of exotic armor for Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans. The Ophidian Aspect, Sealed Ahamkara Grasps, and Ursa Furiosa are available for purchase in exchange for Legendary Shards. Each piece of armor comes with unique perks and stat values, making them valuable additions to any Guardian's collection.

destiny 2 ophidian aspect

The Ophidian Aspect is certainly useful, though it isn't likely going to be at the top of anyone's must-have or best exotic lists. The roll is the highest of the three this week, sitting at a 67 overall with an extremely high resilience stat. It's certainly worth picking up for the roll alone.

The Sealed Ahamkara Grasps is a solid, but less than exciting exotic for Hunters with a roll that may leave many disappointed. It's not a must-buy week for Hunter players.

destiny 2 sealed ahamkara grasps hunter exotic

The Ursa Furiosa is a solid choice for Sentinel Shield users, even if the Ursa Furiosa don't quite perform as well as they did a few years ago with super regeneration. The roll is pretty good on these, even if the mobility is a bit higher than many Titan players would ultimately like.

Ursa Furiosa titan exotic

Exotic Weapon and Hawkmoon Rolls

Xur is offering the Monte Carlo, an auto rifle that is still a worthwhile option for many players, especially considering its ability to help regenerate melee abilities. The weapon perks include Fluted Barrel, High Calibur Rounds, and Composite Stock. Additionally, Xur is selling Hawkmoon with randomized rolls, making it a valuable addition to any Guardian's arsenal.

Destiny 2 Monte Carlo

At this point, Xur is only selling Hawkmoon with randomized rolls, but its time is limited once Harbinger is ultimately added to the Exotic Mission Rotator and makes the hand cannon craftable.

Destiny 2 Hawkmoon Exotic Hand Cannon