Summary
Xur has returned again toDestiny 2, complete with new exotic and legendary gear for players to check out for a limited time. The annual summer event Solstice kicked off with the reset this week, bringing back the European Aerial Zone and Bonfire Bash activity. While the core gameplay loop remains largely the same as what longtime players expect, the event brings with it new armor, Event Card, and the game’s firstStrand-based rocket launcher called The Crowning Duologue.
Unfortunately, there seems to be a groundswell ofdisappointment by many in the community over the return of Solsticelargely due to the familiarity of the event. As not much has changed, many are struggling to find reasons to log in, prompting high profile members like Datto to release videos telling people it’s okay to take a break. Either way, it seems many may log in to grab the new content, but since much of the rocket launcher perks don’t seem to synergize all that well, there doesn’t seem to be a strong reason to grind it out for very long.
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In the meantime, the weekend merchant Xur has made a return to the world ofDestiny 2. Follow this guide for his most 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 July 31, 2025.
Where is Xur?
This weekend, players should visit the Hangar inside of the Tower to find Xur.
As usual, fast travel to the main Tower location and head left into the Hangar. Once there, take another left and move past the Dead Orbit section to find a metal staircase. Move up the stairs to find Xur on a platform overlooking the mountain range off in the distance.
Class Armor and Exotic Cipher
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 toacquire 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.
Getaway Artist - Warlock gauntlets
Exotic Perk:
Dynamic Duo - Convert the Arc grenade into a Arc Soul and become amplified. The Arc Soul functions as an autonomous turret.
Out of all the stat rolls this week, Warlocks may just have the best in terms of balance and what the class requires to be effective. Still, these exotics are okay at best, fun to mess around with but unlikely to replace anything currently at the top of theDestiny 2meta.
Lucky Pants - Hunter leg armor
Illegally Modded Holster - When players ready a fully loaded Hand Cannon that deals Kinetic damage or a damage type that matches the subclass energy type, each hit from that Hand Cannon increases the damage of the next shot for a short time against a combatant. Hand Cannons ready faster and are more accurate immediately after swapping to them. Provides a small benefit to the airborne effectiveness stat of Hand Cannons while the buff is active.
Naturally, these are hand cannon dependent, so for Hunters that don’t use them, these are a very easy pass. The other unfortunate element on these is the roll which isn’t terrible at a 63, but the roll has been higher recently. Combined with the fact that these aren’t top tier exotics, they can be safely skipped.
Synthoceps - Titan gauntlets
Biotic Enhancements - Increased melee lunge range. Improved melee and Super damage when you’re surrounded.
While the roll is an eye watering 70, it unfortunately is Mobility heavy which isn’t great for Titans. It’s certainly a better roll than most collection ones, these are not a required pickup.
Stat Values (70 total):
Exotic Weapon
Last seen in April, the Black Talon heavy sword is back with Xur and it remains a solid pickup. The reason is the Black Talon’s unique ability to fire projectiles as well as slash enemies up close. The Crow’s Wing perk which lets the user swing to fire off a cross combo projectile while its secondary perk, Tireless Blade, gives ammo for every other powered sword kill.
This projectile gives the Black Talon an advantage over other swords as it lets the player stay at a distance instead of getting up close and personal to get a kill. Titan players may even want to break out the Stronghold exotic which pairs very well with it.
Weapon perks:
Since Season 16 removed the Presage and Harbinger exotic missions,Xur is also selling both Hawkmoon and Dead Man’s Tale with randomized rolls. Players should visit him each weekend as he’ll be carrying different rolls.
Hawkmoon Rolls:
Dead Man’s Tale Rolls:
Here’s the complete rundown of Xur’s exotic stock inDestiny 2for Jun 12, 2025:
Legendary Gear
Xur’s Set of Legendary Armor and Weapons. All gear costs 50 Legendary Shards and 1000 Glimmer.
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