TL;DR
- Xur located in EDZ Winding Cove – follow northern route to crashed Fallen dropship
- Featured exotic weapon Prometheus Lens offers excellent add-clear capabilities with solar synergy
- Legendary Seventh Seraph armor sets provide solid stat distributions for various builds
- Weapon highlights include Tarnished Mettle with Rapid Hit/Voltshot combo
- Complete armor and weapon inventory available for Legendary Shards
As we approach the culmination of Destiny 2’s Lightfall narrative arc, securing powerful exotic equipment becomes increasingly vital for endgame activities. While many Guardians are focused on obtaining god-roll versions of fan-favorite weapons like Blast Furnace or Luna’s Howl, don’t overlook the strategic value offered by Xur’s weekly inventory rotation.
Xur’s location in the EDZ
This weekend, the elusive Agent of the Nine has established his temporary outpost within the European Dead Zone, specifically in the Winding Cove sector. For optimal efficiency, plan your visit during less congested server periods to avoid potential loading delays.
Navigation Strategy: Begin your journey at the Winding Cove transmat point, then immediately deploy your sparrow heading northward. Watch for the deteriorated overpass structure on your left side – this serves as your primary landmark. Nearby the road’s curvature, you’ll identify a cavern entrance. Proceed through this subterranean passage within the cliff formation to access an elevated ridge area where a destroyed Fallen transport vessel rests; Xur awaits your arrival at this location.
Pro Tip: Equip a sparrow with instant summon capability to minimize travel time. The complete route typically requires 45-60 seconds from spawn point to vendor interaction.
Xur’s exotic armor selection this week provides compelling options for all three Guardian classes, each offering distinct combat advantages in various gameplay scenarios.
Lucky Raspberry
Hunter – Lucky Raspberry: This chest armor significantly enhances your Arcbolt grenade capabilities. The exotic perk Electrostatic Potential dramatically increases the chaining distance of your Arcbolt grenades and provides a chance to fully recharge your grenade energy upon striking multiple targets.
Dunemarchers
Titan – Dunemarchers: These leg armor pieces offer substantial mobility benefits. The Linear Actuators perk increases sprint speed and adds an electrostatic charge that damages nearby enemies after melee attacks.
Getaway Artist
Warlock – Getaway Artist: These gauntlets transform your Arc grenade into a supercharged Arc Soul turret. The Dynamic Duo perk creates an enhanced Arc Soul that deals increased damage and has higher durability.
Build Optimization: Pair Lucky Raspberry with arc subclass and grenade-focused mods for maximum effectiveness. Dunemarchers synergize exceptionally well with shoulder charge abilities in PvP. Getaway Artist works perfectly with bottom-tree Stormcaller for sustained add-clear potential.
Common Mistake: Many players underestimate the value of Lucky Raspberry in Gambit, where its chaining capability can clear entire waves of blockers efficiently.
Xur’s featured exotic weapon this week provides Guardians with a versatile tool for managing combat encounters across various activities and difficulty levels.
Prometheus Lens
The Prometheus Lens trace rifle represents one of the most consistent add-clear weapons in Destiny 2’s current meta. Its exotic perk Prismatic Inferno causes sustained damage to create a damaging field at the point of impact, making it exceptionally effective against grouped enemies.
Combat Applications: This weapon excels in activities with dense enemy populations like Altars of Sorrow, Blind Well, and certain Nightfall strikes. The catalyst, when available, adds the Incandescent perk for enhanced solar synergy.
Hawkmoon
Alternative Considerations: While Prometheus Lens performs admirably in PvE scenarios, its effectiveness in PvP has diminished since its initial release. For Crucible enthusiasts, consider waiting for more PvP-focused exotic weapons in future rotations.
Advanced Tip: Combine Prometheus Lens with solar subclass fragments that enhance scorch effects for devastating area denial capabilities.
- Exotic Engram – 97 Legendary Shards
- Prometheus Lens – 29 Legendary Shards
- Dunemarchers – 23 Legendary Shards
- Lucky Raspberry – 23 Legendary Shards
- Getaway Artist – 23 Legendary Shards
Xur’s legendary armor offerings this week feature the complete Seventh Seraph set for all three Guardian classes, providing solid stat distributions well-suited for various buildcrafting approaches.
| Titan | Type | Mobility | Resilience | Recovery | Discipline | Intelligence | Strength | Total |
| Seventh Seraph Gauntlets | Titan Gauntlets | 17 | 14 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 10 | 67 |
| Seventh Seraph Plate | Titan Chest Armor | 12 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 64 |
| Seventh Seraph Mark | Titan Mark | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Seventh Seraph Helmet | Titan Helmet | 2 | 12 | 20 | 7 | 18 | 6 | 65 |
| Seventh Seraph Greaves | Titan Leg Armor | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 15 | 62 |
| Warlock | Type | |||||||
| Seventh Seraph Gloves | Warlock Gauntlets | 18 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 12 | 65 |
| Seventh Seraph Robes | Warlock Chest Armor | 16 | 2 | 15 | 16 | 2 | 15 | 66 |
| Seventh Seraph Bond | Warlock Bond | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seventh Seraph Hood | Warlock Helmet | 22 | 10 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 66 |
| Seventh Seraph Boots | Warlock Leg Armor | 16 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 65 |
| Hunter | Type | |||||||
| Seventh Seraph Grips | Hunter Gauntlets | 10 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 63 |
| Seventh Seraph Vest | Hunter Chest Armor | 18 | 2 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 64 |
| Seventh Seraph Cloak | Hunter Cloak | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seventh Seraph Cowl | Hunter Helmet | 2 | 20 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 2 | 64 |
| Seventh Seraph Strides | Hunter Leg Armor | 6 | 20 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 65 |
Stat Analysis: The Titan set shows strong Discipline-focused distributions, ideal for grenade-oriented builds. Warlock pieces offer balanced stat spreads with some high Mobility options. Hunter armor provides solid Resilience and Strength combinations perfect for melee-focused playstyles.
Optimization Strategy: Focus on acquiring pieces that complement your primary stat priorities. The Titan gauntlets with 22 Discipline represent the standout item this week for ability-focused builds.
Common Pitfall: Many players overlook class items since they display zero stats, but remember they provide crucial mod slots for build completion.
Xur’s legendary weapon inventory this weekend includes several compelling options with perk combinations that warrant consideration for various gameplay activities and combat scenarios.
| True Prophecy | Kinetic Hand Cannon | TrueSight HCS / Crossfire HCS | Steady Rounds / Alloy Magazine | Overflow | Elemental Capacitor | Tier 2: Reload Speed |
| Truthteller | Energy Grenade Launcher | Confined Launch / Linear Compensator | Proximity Grenades / Implosion Rounds | Grave Robber | Swashbuckler | Tier 2: Handling |
| Shattered Cipher | Heavy Machine Gun | Polygonal Rifling / Smallbore | Appended Mag / Tactical Mag | Under Pressure | Unrelenting | Tier 2: Reload Speed |
| Gridskipper | Energy Pulse Rifle | Chambered Compensator / Full Bore | Appended Mag / Ricochet Rounds | Moving Target | Snapshot Sights | Tier 2: Range |
| Tarnished Mettle | Energy Scout Rifle | Corkscrew Rifling / Extended Barrel | Accurized Rounds / Tactical Mag | Rapid Hit | Voltshot | Tier 2: Stability |
| Fire and Forget | Heavy Linear Fusion Rifle | Full Bore / Smallbore | Enhanced Battery / Projection Fuse | Rangefinder | Chill Clip | Tier 2: Charge Time |
| IKELOS_HC_v1.0.3 | Energy Hand Cannon | Extended Barrel / Hammer-Forged Rifling | Extended Mag / Steady Rounds | Triple Tap | Focused Fury | Tier 2: Stability |
Weapon Tier Assessment:
S-Tier: Tarnished Mettle with Rapid Hit and Voltshot provides exceptional add-clear capability and is particularly effective in Arc-based builds.
A-Tier: Fire and Forget offers excellent boss damage potential with Chill Clip, while Gridskipper serves as a reliable mid-range option for PvP engagements.
Perk Synergy Analysis: The Rapid Hit/Voltshot combination on Tarnished Mettle creates a perfect synergy where precision hits improve reload speed while Voltshot chains lightning to nearby targets.
Masterwork Recommendations: Prioritize Stability masterworks for console players and Range for PC users. The Handling masterwork on Truthteller significantly improves weapon readiness in close-quarters situations.
Advanced Strategy: Consider pairing Tarnished Mettle with arc subclass fragments that enhance jolted targets for maximum effectiveness.
Common Oversight: Many players dismiss Under Pressure on Shattered Cipher, but this perk becomes increasingly effective as magazine capacity decreases, providing substantial stability benefits during sustained fire.
Action Checklist
- Fast travel to EDZ Winding Cove and follow northern route to crashed Fallen dropship
- Prioritize Tarnished Mettle scout rifle purchase for optimal add-clear capability
- Evaluate Seventh Seraph armor stats against your current build requirements
- Consider exotic armor purchases based on your primary class and preferred playstyle
- Check inventory for high-stat armor rolls that complement your ability-focused builds
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