TL;DR
- Xur is located in Winding Cove, EDZ – follow the northern route through collapsed overpass
- Trinity Ghoul exotic bow available with powerful chain lightning capabilities
- Class-specific exotics include Knucklehead Radar, Synthoceps, and Claws of Ahamkara
- Legendary weapons feature strong perk combinations for PVE and PVP content
- Armor sets provide solid stat distributions for various build archetypes
As Destiny 2 enters the Lightfall expansion era, the mysterious Agent of the Nine continues his weekly tradition of offering powerful exotic equipment to Guardians. This weekend marks Xur’s first appearance in the new content cycle, providing players with essential gear to enhance their combat effectiveness.
You’ll find Xur stationed in the European Dead Zone, specifically within the Winding Cove sector. This location offers relatively easy access compared to some of his more obscure hiding spots from previous weeks.
Xur’s location in the EDZ today.
To reach Xur efficiently, begin at the Winding Cove transmat zone and proceed northward on your sparrow. Watch for the collapsed highway section on your left-hand side, then locate the cave entrance adjacent to the road’s curve. Navigate through this tunnel system within the cliff formation to emerge on an elevated ridge where a crashed Fallen dropship serves as Xur’s temporary outpost.

Navigation Pro Tip: Activate your Ghost frequently while searching for the cave entrance, as the visual highlights can make the opening much easier to spot among the rocky terrain.
Xur’s exotic inventory this weekend centers around the devastating Trinity Ghoul combat bow. This weapon becomes exceptionally powerful when paired with its catalyst, enabling chain lightning arrows that can clear entire groups of enemies with a single precision shot.
For class-specific exotic armor, Hunters can acquire the Knucklehead Radar helmet, which provides permanent radar visibility while aiming down sights – particularly valuable in competitive PVP scenarios where situational awareness is critical.
Titans have access to Synthoceps gauntlets, dramatically increasing melee damage and range when surrounded by multiple enemies. This exotic synergizes perfectly with close-quarters Titan builds focused on aggressive playstyles.
Warlocks can obtain the Claws of Ahamkara gauntlets, granting an additional melee charge that can significantly enhance ability uptime for melee-focused subclasses.

Strategic Insight: Trinity Ghoul’s chain lightning effect triggers on any arc final blow, not just precision kills, making it exceptionally effective against lower-tier enemies in activities like Gambit or seasonal content.
Common Mistake to Avoid: Many players overlook the importance of obtaining the catalyst for Trinity Ghoul, which fundamentally transforms the weapon from a situational exotic into one of the game’s best add-clear tools.
- Exotic Engram – 97 Legendary Shards
- Trinity Ghoul – 29 Legendary Shards
- Knucklehead Radar – 23 Legendary Shards
- Synthoceps – 23 Legendary Stards
- Claws of Ahamkara – 23 Legendary Shards
Xur’s legendary weapon selection offers diverse options for various combat scenarios, with carefully curated perk combinations that can enhance your gameplay effectiveness.
| Iota Draconis | Energy Fusion Rifle | Full Bore / Polygonal Rifling | Liquid Coils / Particle Repeater | Surplus | Cornered |
| Interference VI | Heavy Grenade Launcher | Confined Launch / Smart Drift Control | Proximity Grenades / High-Explosive Ordnance | Auto-Loading Holster | Full Court |
| IKELOS_HC_v1.0.3 | Energy Hand Cannon | Extended Barrel / Hammer-Forged Rifling | Tactical Mag / Alloy Magazine | Triple Tap | Frenzy |
| Disparity | Kinetic Pulse Rifle | Arrowhead Brake / Hammer-Forged Rifling | Tactical Mag / Extended Mag | Eye of the Storm | Swashbuckler |
| First In, Last Out | Energy Shotgun | Extended Barrel / Fluted Barrel | Tactical Mag / Light Mag | Auto-Loading Holster | Vorpal Weapon |
| Lonesome | Kinetic Sidearm | Corkscrew Rifling / Hammer-Forged Rifling | High-Caliber Rounds / Flared Magwell | Grave Robber | Opening Shot |
| Extraordinary Rendition | Kinetic Submachine Gun | Arrowhead Brake / Chambered Compensator | Steady Rounds / Alloy Magazine | Overflow | Rampage |
Weapon Strategy Highlights: The IKELOS Hand Cannon with Triple Tap and Frenzy provides exceptional sustained damage for longer engagements, while Extraordinary Rendition’s Overflow and Rampage combination makes it devastating for close-range combat.
Advanced Optimization: First In, Last Out with Auto-Loading Holster and Vorpal Weapon serves as an excellent special weapon choice for boss damage phases, particularly against challenging enemies.

Xur’s armor offerings feature the Simulator set for all three classes, with stat distributions that cater to specific playstyle preferences and ability-focused builds.
| Titan | Type | Mobility | Resilience | Recovery | Discipline | Intelligence | Strength | Total |
| Simulator Gauntlets | Titan Gauntlets | 15 | 14 | 2 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 62 |
| Simulator Plate | Titan Chest Armor | 7 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 14 | 60 |
| Entanglement Mark | Titan Mark | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simulator Helm | Titan Helmet | 8 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 59 |
| Simulator Greaves | Titan Leg Armor | 12 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 59 |
| Warlock | Type | |||||||
| Simulator Gloves | Warlock Gauntlets | 12 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 64 |
| Simulator Robes | Warlock Chest Armor | 7 | 2 | 22 | 14 | 15 | 2 | 62 |
| Entanglement Bond | Warlock Bond | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simulator Hood | Warlock Helmet | 12 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 15 | 62 |
| Simulator Legs | Warlock Leg Armor | 22 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 61 |
| Hunter | Type | |||||||
| Simulator Grips | Hunter Gauntlets | 12 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 20 | 64 |
| Simulator Vest | Hunter Chest Armor | 13 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 61 |
| Entanglement Cloak | Hunter Cloak | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simulator Mask | Hunter Helmet | 6 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 12 | 64 |
| Simulator Boots | Hunter Leg Armor | 6 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 63 |
Stat Distribution Analysis: The Titan set emphasizes Resilience and Discipline, ideal for barrier-focused builds. Warlock armor prioritizes Recovery and Intelligence for ability regeneration, while Hunter pieces focus on Mobility and Strength for agile, melee-oriented playstyles.
Build Optimization Strategy: For maximum effectiveness, prioritize armor pieces that complement your preferred subclass abilities. The Hunter helmet with 25 Resilience is particularly valuable for survivability in endgame content.



Action Checklist
- Fast travel to Winding Cove EDZ and navigate north to Xur’s cave location
- Purchase Trinity Ghoul if missing from collection or catalyst progression
- Evaluate class-specific exotics for your main character and alts
- Acquire legendary weapons with optimal perk combinations for your playstyle
- Analyze armor stat distributions and purchase pieces that enhance your build focus
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