Where Is Xur Today? (July 14-18) Destiny 2 Exotic Items And Xur Location Guide

TL;DR

  • Xur is located in EDZ’s Winding Cove area near a crashed Fallen dropship
  • This week’s exotic haul includes Vigilance Wing and class-specific armor pieces
  • Legendary Gensym Knight armor sets feature strong stat distributions for all classes
  • Weapon selection offers diverse perk combinations for different playstyles
  • Prioritize exotic purchases based on your current build needs and shard availability

As the weekend arrives in Destiny 2, the mysterious Agent of the Nine makes his weekly appearance with exclusive exotic equipment. Before diving into Solstice preparations, securing Xur’s latest offerings should be your immediate priority for character progression.

This week, the elusive vendor has established his temporary outpost within the European Dead Zone, specifically situated in the Winding Cove sector. His available exotic weapon is the pulse rifle Vigilance Wing, while class-specific armor includes Fr0st-EE5 leg armor for Hunters, An Insurmountable Skullfort helmet for Titans, and the Crown of Tempests helmet for Warlocks.

Xur's location in the EDZ.

Xur’s location in the EDZ.

To efficiently reach Xur’s current position, begin your journey at the Winding Cove transmat zone. Mount your sparrow and travel northward, watching for the collapsed highway section on your left-hand side. Locate the cavern entrance adjacent to the road’s curve, then proceed through the underground passageway. This tunnel leads upward to an elevated plateau where a destroyed Fallen transport vessel rests – Xur awaits nearby.

Pro Navigation Tip: Experienced Guardians recommend using faster sparrows with improved maneuverability to navigate the tight cave passages more effectively, potentially cutting travel time by 30-40 seconds per visit.

Xur maintains his standard pricing structure for exotic acquisitions, requiring careful consideration of your legendary shard reserves. The exotic engram remains available for 97 legendary shards, while individual exotic pieces cost between 23-29 shards depending on the item type.

  • Exotic Engram – 97 Legendary Shards
  • Vigilance Wing – 29 Legendary Shards
  • An Insurmountable Skullfort – 23 Legendary Shards
  • Fr0st-EE5 – 23 Legendary Shards
  • Crown of Tempests – 23 Legendary Shards

Vigilance Wing stands out as a five-round burst pulse rifle that truly shines in team-based combat scenarios. Its unique trait provides healing and mobility boosts when fireteam members fall, making it exceptionally valuable in difficult Nightfall strikes and competitive Crucible matches where survival is paramount.

Class Armor Analysis: Titan users should prioritize An Insurmountable Skullfort for arc subclass builds, as it regenerates health and melee energy on melee kills. Hunters benefit from Fr0st-EE5‘s ability to enhance ability regeneration while sprinting, while Warlocks find Crown of Tempests ideal for extending arc ability duration through consecutive kills.

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Common Mistake to Avoid: Many players waste shards purchasing exotic armor for classes they rarely play. Focus first on pieces that directly enhance your main character’s current build before diversifying your collection.

The Gensym Knight armor sets available this week present excellent stat distributions for all three character classes. Understanding these stat allocations helps maximize your combat effectiveness in various Destiny 2 activities.

Titan Type Mobility Resilience Recovery Discipline Intelligence Strength Total
Gensym Knight Gauntlets Titan Gauntlets 6 10 16 2 15 15 64
Gensym Knight Plate Titan Chest Armor 2 6 25 21 2 10 66
Gensym Knight Mark Titan Mark 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gensym Knight Helm Titan Helmet 2 25 6 10 21 2 66
Gensym Knight Greaves Titan Leg Armor 2 18 11 20 10 2 63
Warlock Type
Gensym Knight Gloves Warlock Gauntlets 12 7 14 15 10 6 64
Gensym Knight Robes Warlock Chest Armor 6 10 16 15 6 10 63
Gensym Knight Bond Warlock Bond 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gensym Knight Hood Warlock Helmet 12 14 7 11 2 20 66
Gensym Knight Boots Warlock Leg Armor 14 7 10 11 2 20 64
Hunter Type
Gensym Knight Grips Hunter Gauntlets 6 6 20 14 2 14 62
Gensym Knight Cuirass Hunter Chest Armor 6 20 6 6 18 7 63
Gensym Knight Cloak Hunter Cloak 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gensym Knight Casque Hunter Helmet 11 10 10 10 20 2 63
Gensym Knight Strides Hunter Leg Armor 10 21 2 14 6 10 63

Stat Optimization Strategy: Titan armor emphasizes recovery and intellect, perfect for sustaining abilities in extended engagements. Warlock pieces balance mobility and discipline for grenade-focused builds, while Hunter gear prioritizes resilience and strength for close-quarters combat effectiveness.

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Advanced Tip: The high recovery stat on Titan chest armor (25 points) makes it particularly valuable for PvP scenarios where quick health regeneration between engagements provides significant tactical advantages.

Xur’s legendary weapon selection this week offers diverse options across all weapon categories, each featuring carefully curated perk combinations that cater to different combat preferences and playstyles.

Whispering Slab Kinetic Combat Bow Tactile String / Elastic String Compact Arrow Shaft / Straight Fletching Quickdraw Unrelenting
Deafening Whisper Energy Grenade Launcher Volatile Launch / Hard Launch High-Velocity Rounds / Implosion Rounds Killing Wind Wellspring
Recurrent Impact Heavy Machine Gun Polygonal Rifling / Smallbore Extended Mag / Alloy Magazine Firmly Planted Headstone
Royal Chase Energy Scout Rifle Arrowhead Brake / Full Bore Tactical Mag / Extended Mag Grave Robber Multikill Clip
No Reprieve Kinetic Shotgun Extended Barrel / Fluted Barrel Appended Mag / Steady Rounds Triple Tap Snapshot Sights
Lonesome Kinetic Sidearm Extended Barrel / Full Bore Armor-Piercing Rounds / Ricochet Rounds Rapid Hit Slideshot
Far Future Energy Sniper Rifle Corkscrew Rifling / Hammer-Forged Rifling Appended Mag / Extended Mag Auto-Loading Holster Demolitionist

Weapon Performance Insights: Whispering Slab with Quickdraw and Unrelenting provides excellent handling for quick target acquisition while offering health regeneration on rapid kills – ideal for aggressive bow playstyles.

Deafening Whisper stands out with its wave-frame grenade launcher design that creates terrain-following projectiles, combined with Killing Wind for mobility boosts and Wellspring for ability energy generation.

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Strategic Recommendation: The Far Future sniper rifle deserves special attention for its Auto-Loading Holster and Demolitionist combination, enabling continuous firing without manual reloading while generating grenade energy with each final blow.

Common Pitfall: Many Guardians overlook the synergy between Recurrent Impact‘s Firmly Planted and Headstone perks, which create exceptional stability when crouched while generating stasis crystals – perfect for strategic area control in both PvE and competitive modes.

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Action Checklist

  • Fast travel to Winding Cove in EDZ and navigate to Xur’s cave location
  • Prioritize exotic purchases based on your main character’s build requirements
  • Evaluate legendary armor stat distributions for build optimization potential
  • Analyze weapon perk combinations for your preferred combat style
  • Budget legendary shards carefully – exotic engram costs 97, weapons 29, armor 23

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