TL;DR
- Xur is located in the Tower’s Bazaar alleyway – spawn and turn right past Banshee-44
- Prioritize Polaris Lance catalyst for endgame PvE and Jotunn for PvP scenarios
- Peregrine Greaves excel for aggressive Titan play, while St0mp-EE5 enhance Hunter mobility
- Legendary armor pieces offer balanced stat distributions for multiple build archetypes
- Weapon selections include strong options for both PvE and PvP activities
This weekend’s guide reveals Xur’s precise Tower location and the strategic value of his exotic offerings for Guardians preparing for Iron Banner or challenging endgame content.
With Iron Banner approaching in Destiny 2: The Final Shape, acquiring optimal gear becomes crucial for competitive success. Whether you’re gearing up for PvP dominance or tackling demanding Grandmaster Nightfalls, Xur’s inventory provides essential tools for victory. Understanding what to prioritize can significantly impact your performance across various activities.
Xur’s new location inside the Tower.
To locate Xur, spawn at the Tower courtyard and immediately turn right, passing the weapon vendor Banshee-44. Descend the staircase, proceed through the connecting corridor, and upon reaching the Bazaar area, locate the adjacent alleyway on your right. You’ll discover Xur waiting in his designated alcove, prepared to exchange his exotic inventory for your accumulated Strange Coins. For optimal currency acquisition, consult our Complete Guide covering efficient farming methods through ritual activities.
Navigation Tip: Many players miss the subtle alleyway entrance – look for the distinctive architectural archway between vendor stalls. Avoid the common mistake of searching the Hangar area, as Xur now exclusively occupies his Tower position.
Xur’s exotic catalyst selection this week focuses on two fundamentally different weapon archetypes, each serving distinct combat roles. Understanding their upgrade benefits helps determine investment priority based on your preferred playstyle and current activity focus.
The Polaris Lance catalyst transforms this scout rifle into a PvE powerhouse, adding perfect fifth explosion capabilities that dramatically increase ad-clear potential. This enhancement makes it particularly valuable for endgame content where sustained damage and crowd control are essential.
Meanwhile, the Jotunn catalyst improves this fusion rifle’s already formidable tracking and charge time, creating a more responsive and deadly tool for both PvP and challenging PvE encounters. The tracking improvement makes it exceptionally difficult for opponents to evade in Crucible matches.
- Polaris Lance Exotic Catalyst — 71 Strange Coins
- Jotunn Exotic Catalyst — 71 Strange Coins
Strategic Recommendation: If you primarily engage in PvE content, prioritize the Polaris Lance catalyst. For PvP-focused players, Jotunn’s enhanced tracking provides immediate competitive advantages. Advanced players should note that completing catalyst objectives typically requires 2-3 hours of focused gameplay depending on activity selection.
Each class receives tailored exotic armor pieces this week, with distinct performance characteristics that complement specific combat approaches and build philosophies.
Titans can acquire Peregrine Greaves, which dramatically enhance shoulder charge abilities during airborne attacks. This exotic shines in aggressive playstyles where closing distance quickly and delivering devastating melee strikes defines your combat rhythm.
Peregrine Greaves
Hunters have access to St0mp-EE5, providing significant mobility enhancements through improved jump height and sprint speed. These are particularly valuable in PvP where positioning and movement speed often determine engagement outcomes.
St0mp-EE5
Warlocks can purchase Skull of Dire Ahamkara, which enhances Nova Bomb effectiveness through improved damage resistance during casting and super energy return on kills.
Skull of Dire Ahamkara
- Peregrine Greaves — 41 Strange Coins
- St0mp-EE5 — 41 Strange Coins
- Skull of Dire Ahamkara– 41 Strange Coins
Optimization Tip: Pair Peregrine Greaves with high mobility stats for maximum effectiveness, while St0mp-EE5 users should focus on recovery to maintain combat uptime. Avoid the common mistake of using Skull of Dire Ahamkara without also building into discipline for grenade synergy.
| Titan | Type | Mobility | Resilience | Recovery | Discipline | Intelligence | Strength | Total |
| Substitutional Alloy Gauntlets | Titan Gauntlets | 16 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 68 |
| Substitutional Alloy Plate | Titan Chest Armor | 6 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 14 | 62 |
| Substitutional Alloy Mark | Titan Mark | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Substitutional Alloy Helm | Titan Helmet | 6 | 6 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 23 | 64 |
| Substitutional Alloy Greaves | Titan Leg Armor | 6 | 10 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 63 |
| Warlock | Type | |||||||
| Substitutional Alloy Gloves | Warlock Gauntlets | 20 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 66 |
| Substitutional Alloy Robes | Warlock Chest Armor | 16 | 16 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 20 | 67 |
| Substitutional Alloy Bond | Warlock Bond | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Substitutional Alloy Hood | Warlock Helmet | 11 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 19 | 12 | 64 |
| Substitutional Alloy Boots | Warlock Leg Armor | 6 | 20 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 64 |
| Hunter | Type | |||||||
| Substitutional Alloy Grips | Hunter Gauntlets | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 64 |
| Substitutional Alloy Vest | Hunter Chest Armor | 14 | 6 | 12 | 19 | 2 | 12 | 65 |
| Substitutional Alloy Cloak | Hunter Cloak | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Substitutional Alloy Mask | Hunter Helmet | 10 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 21 | 66 |
| Substitutional Alloy Strides | Hunter Leg Armor | 25 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 2 | 67 |
The Substitutional Alloy armor sets present balanced stat distributions suitable for multiple build archetypes. Titan pieces show strong recovery and strength emphasis, ideal for melee-focused builds. The helmet’s 20 recovery and 23 strength combination creates exceptional synergy for aggressive playstyles.
Warlock armor demonstrates varied stat focuses, with gloves prioritizing mobility and robes emphasizing resilience. This diversity allows Warlocks to tailor their stat distribution based on specific activity requirements and playstyle preferences.
Hunter gear offers specialized distributions, particularly the leg armor’s 25 mobility and 26 intellect pairing, perfect for ability-spam builds in both PvE and PvP scenarios. For comprehensive Class Guide strategies, explore our dedicated resource covering optimal stat combinations.
| Seventh Seraph SAW | Heavy Machine Gun | Arrowhead Brake / Smallbore | Appended Mag / Ricochet Rounds | Field Prep | Elemental Capacitor | Tier 2: Handling |
| Seventh Seraph SI-2 | Energy Sidearm | Fluted Barrel / Full Bore | Extended Mag / Flared Magwell | Full Auto Trigger System | Surrounded | Tier 2: Range |
| Death Adder | Energy Submachine Gun | Chambered Compensator / Polygonal Rifling | Extended Mag / Steady Rounds | Dynamic Sway Reduction | Quickdraw | Tier 2: Stability |
| Ignition Code | Kinetic Grenade Launcher | Volatile Launch / Quick Launch | Proximity Grenades / Implosion Rounds | Quickdraw | Vorpal Weapon | Tier 2: Handling |
| Crown-Splitter | Heavy Sword | Hungry Edge / Enduring Blade / Tempered Edge | Relentless Strikes | Counterattack | Tier 2: Impact | |
| Memory Interdict | Heavy Grenade Launcher | Volatile Launch / Quick Launch | Proximity Grenades / Augmented Drum | Quickdraw | Chain Reaction | Tier 2: Handling |
| Sole Survivor | Energy Sniper Rifle | Corkscrew Rifling / Fluted Barrel | Armor-Piercing Rounds / Ricochet Rounds | Rapid Hit | Vorpal Weapon | Tier 2: Handling |
| Strange Weapon Engram | Weapon Engram |
This week’s weapon selection includes several standout options with excellent perk combinations. The Seventh Seraph SAW machine gun combines Field Prep for ammo economy with Elemental Capacitor for stat flexibility based on your subclass choice.
The Death Adder submachine gun features Dynamic Sway Reduction and Quickdraw, creating an exceptionally responsive weapon ideal for close-quarters combat in both PvE and PvP environments.
Ignition Code offers strong utility with Quickdraw and Vorpal Weapon, making it effective against both minor combatants and powerful enemies.
The Wardcliff Coil
Strategic Insight: The Sole Survivor sniper rifle with Rapid Hit and Vorpal Weapon becomes particularly valuable for endgame content where precision damage against champions and bosses is essential. For detailed Weapons Unlock strategies and perk analysis, reference our comprehensive weapon guide.
Xur’s vendor rewards track provides additional incentives beyond his weekly inventory, offering progression-based unlocks that reward consistent engagement. Understanding this system helps maximize the value obtained from your Strange Coin investments over time.
Strange Coins remain the exclusive currency for Xur’s offerings, obtainable through various ritual activities including strikes, Crucible matches, and Gambit gameplay. Efficient farming typically yields 15-25 coins per hour depending on activity selection and completion speed.
Currency Optimization: Focus on activities that align with your weekly challenges for maximum efficiency. Avoid spending coins on duplicate exotic armor unless the stat roll represents a significant upgrade to your current build.
Advanced players should prioritize completing the vendor rewards track early each season, as this unlocks additional purchasing options and potential discounts on future acquisitions.
Common Pitfall: Many Guardians exhaust their Strange Coin reserves on marginal upgrades, leaving them unable to acquire truly game-changing items when they appear in Xur’s rotation.
Action Checklist
- Navigate to Xur in Tower Bazaar alleyway using the detailed directions provided
- Evaluate your current Strange Coin reserves and farming capacity
- Prioritize exotic catalysts based on your primary activity focus (PvE vs PvP)
- Acquire class-specific exotic armor that complements your preferred playstyle
- Analyze legendary armor stat distributions for build optimization opportunities
- Review weapon perk combinations for activities you plan to engage in this week
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