Where Is Xur Today? (February 24-28) – Destiny 2 Exotic Items And Xur Location Guide

TL;DR

  • Xur is located on Nessus in Watcher’s Grave, accessible via specific navigation steps
  • This week features Lord of Wolves exotic shotgun and class-specific exotic armor pieces
  • Legendary weapon inventory includes several strong options with valuable perk combinations
  • Armor stats vary significantly across classes, requiring careful selection for optimal builds
  • Server downtime for Lightfall pre-loading reduces available shopping time significantly

Destiny 2’s mysterious merchant Xur has established his temporary outpost on the planetoid Nessus this weekend, specifically within the Watcher’s Grave sector. As the final weekend before the Lightfall expansion launches, this represents your last opportunity to acquire specific exotic gear before potential sandbox changes alter the meta.

Time management is crucial since Destiny 2 servers will undergo maintenance on Monday to prepare for Lightfall pre-loading operations. This server downtime effectively shortens your window to interact with Xur by approximately 24 hours compared to standard weekends. Plan your visit accordingly to avoid missing these exclusive items.

To locate Xur efficiently, transport to the Watcher’s Grave transmat zone on Nessus. Upon arrival, immediately deploy your sparrow and proceed northward toward the area exit. Watch for a prominent tree featuring distinctive pink moss growth on your right-hand side. Scale this tree using its expansive, level branches until you reach the platform where Xur awaits.

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Xur’s exotic weapon offering this week is the Lord of Wolves shotgun, a formidable energy weapon known for its unique Release the Wolves perk that dramatically increases fire rate temporarily. This weapon excels in close-quarters combat scenarios and can shred enemy shields with its solar damage output.

Class-specific exotic armor includes Lucky Pants for Hunters, which enhance hand cannon readiness and accuracy; Antaeus Wards for Titans, providing reflective shields during slides; and Nezarec’s Sin for Warlocks, accelerating ability regeneration with void damage kills.

The premium Hawkmoon hand cannon requires significant investment at 200 Legendary Shards, 125,000 Glimmer, 1 Ascendant Shard, and 1 Exotic Cipher. This weapon features random perk rolls, making multiple purchases potentially valuable for collectors seeking ideal combinations.

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Xur’s legendary weapon selection features several standout options worth considering for your arsenal. The IKELOS_SMG_v1.0.3 remains a community favorite with its excellent stability and target acquisition perks.

Seventh Seraph Carbine Kinetic Auto Rifle Full Bore / Hammer-Forged Rifling Extended Mag / Armor-Piercing Rounds Threat Detector Elemental Capacitor
Jian 7 Rifle Energy Pulse Rifle SLO-21 Post / SLO-10 Post Extended Mag / Flared Magwell Zen Moment Rampage
First In, Last Out Energy Shotgun Chambered Compensator / Corkscrew Rifling Tactical Mag / Steady Rounds Outlaw Eye of the Storm
IKELOS_SMG_v1.0.3 Energy Submachine Gun Chambered Compensator / Fluted Barrel Extended Mag / Alloy Magazine Shot Swap Tap the Trigger
Far Future Energy Sniper Rifle Chambered Compensator / Smallbore Alloy Magazine / Flared Magwell Surplus Frenzy
Honor’s Edge Heavy Sword Honed Edge / Jagged Edge Heavy Guard / Swordmaster’s Guard Relentless Strikes Surrounded
Quickfang Heavy Sword Hungry Edge / Honed Edge / Tempered Edge Thresh En Garde

Strategic recommendations: The Seventh Seraph Carbine with Threat Detector excels in crowd control situations, while the Jian 7 Rifle’s Zen Moment and Rampage combination makes it devastating in sustained firefights. The IKELOS SMG remains one of the most reliable energy weapons for close to mid-range engagements.

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Xur’s armor offerings this week feature the Vigil of Heroes set with varying stat distributions across classes. Understanding these stat allocations is crucial for optimizing your character’s performance in different activities.

Titan Type Mobility Resilience Recovery Discipline Intelligence Strength Total
Vigil of Heroes Titan Gauntlets 10 16 7 19 2 10 64
Vigil of Heroes Titan Chest Armor 6 24 2 12 6 16 66
Vigil of Heroes Titan Mark 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vigil of Heroes Titan Helmet 8 19 2 13 2 16 60
Vigil of Heroes Titan Leg Armor 8 16 8 7 10 14 63
Warlock Type
Vigil of Heroes Warlock Gauntlets 10 11 9 2 20 11 63
Vigil of Heroes Warlock Chest Armor 24 2 2 2 18 10 58
Vigil of Heroes Warlock Bond 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vigil of Heroes Warlock Helmet 7 10 13 2 6 20 58
Vigil of Heroes Warlock Leg Armor 2 30 2 15 7 10 66
Hunter Type
Vigil of Heroes Hunter Gauntlets 18 2 12 10 15 6 63
Vigil of Heroes Hunter Chest Armor 6 24 2 10 12 12 66
Vigil of Heroes Hunter Cloak 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vigil of Heroes Hunter Helmet 9 13 10 2 12 12 58
Vigil of Heroes Hunter Leg Armor 14 13 2 10 16 6 61

Build optimization insights: Titan armor emphasizes Resilience and Discipline, ideal for grenade-focused builds. Warlock pieces show high Mobility on chest armor but excellent Recovery on helmets. Hunter gear provides strong Mobility and Intelligence combinations for super-focused gameplay.

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When planning your Xur purchases, prioritize based on your current inventory gaps and preferred playstyle. The exotic engram should be your first purchase if you’re missing multiple exotic armor pieces, as it guarantees a new addition to your collection. For players with complete exotic collections, focus on armor with high stat rolls that complement your build objectives.

Resource management is critical – Legendary Shards can be accumulated through various activities, but Ascendant Shards require significant investment through high-level Nightfalls or vendor purchases.

Avoid these common mistakes: Don’t waste resources on duplicate exotic armor unless it has significantly better stats. Never purchase the exotic engram after already buying all armor pieces, as it will only provide a duplicate. Ensure you have sufficient vault space before making multiple purchases to avoid dismantling valuable gear under pressure.

Optimal purchasing order: 1) Exotic Engram (if missing exotics), 2) Class-specific exotic armor with desirable stats, 3) Lord of Wolves if you don’t own it or want a new copy, 4) Legendary weapons with god-roll potential, 5) Hawkmoon only if you have surplus high-tier resources.

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Action Checklist

  • Travel to Nessus and navigate to Watcher’s Grave using the detailed instructions
  • Purchase Exotic Engram first if missing exotic armor pieces
  • Acquire class-specific exotic armor based on your main character’s needs
  • Evaluate legendary weapons for god-roll potential before purchasing
  • Consider Hawkmoon only if you have surplus Ascendant Shards and Exotic Ciphers

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