TL;DR
- Xur is located in the EDZ’s Winding Cove area near a crashed Fallen dropship
- Featured exotics include Arbalest, Helm of Saint-14, The Bombardiers, and Eye of Another World
- BrayTech armor sets offer varied stat distributions for different playstyles
- Legendary weapons feature strong perk combinations for PvE and PvP content
- Strategic purchasing prioritizes missing exotics and high-stat armor pieces
As Festival of the Lost continues and Legend Haunted Sectors challenge fireteams, visiting Xur for exotic upgrades becomes essential for success. The mysterious Agent of the Nine has established his temporary outpost in a familiar territory, offering both exotic and legendary equipment to enhance your combat effectiveness.
This week, Xur has set up shop in the European Dead Zone (EDZ), specifically within the Winding Cove sector. His inventory includes the powerful Arbalest linear fusion rifle, along with class-specific exotic armor: The Bombardiers for Hunters, Helm of Saint-14 for Titans, and Eye of Another World for Warlocks.
Xur’s location in the EDZ.
To reach Xur efficiently, begin at the Winding Cove transmat zone and travel northward using your sparrow. Watch for the collapsed highway overpass on your left side, then locate the cave entrance adjacent to the road’s curve. Navigate through the underground passage emerging at an elevated ridge where a Fallen dropship wreckage serves as Xur’s temporary base of operations.
Pro Tip: Visit during off-peak hours (early morning or late evening) to avoid server congestion and ensure smoother loading when transitioning between zones.
Xur’s exotic armor selection this week provides significant strategic advantages for each class. Understanding how these pieces integrate with your existing loadouts can dramatically improve your performance in both PvE and PvP activities.
Helm of Saint-14
Helm of Saint-14 remains a Titan staple for defensive playstyles. This helmet enhances Ward of Dawn by blinding enemies that enter the bubble and providing overshields to allies. Common Mistake: Many players underestimate the offensive potential – combine with weapons that benefit from the weapons of light buff for maximum damage output.
The Bombardiers
The Bombardiers offer Hunters unique area denial capabilities. The dodge-triggered explosive device creates space in close-quarters engagements. Advanced Strategy: Pair with the Gambler’s Dodge for more frequent activation and combine with close-range weapons for aggressive play.
Eye of Another World
Eye of Another World provides Warlocks with consistent ability regeneration across all disciplines. The passive cooldown reduction works even when you’re not actively using abilities, making it ideal for support roles and ability-focused builds.
Each exotic armor piece costs 23 Legendary Shards, while the Exotic Engram requires 97 Legendary Shards. Priority Purchase: If you’re missing any of these exotics from your collection, acquire them first as they provide permanent unlocks for future random drops.
Xur’s weapon offerings this week include both exotic and legendary options suitable for various combat scenarios. Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each weapon will help you make informed purchasing decisions.
Arbalest
The featured exotic weapon Arbalest costs 29 Legendary Shards and excels at breaking elemental shields regardless of your current energy weapon. This makes it particularly valuable in Nightfalls and activities with Match Game modifiers where shield breaking becomes critical.
Hawkmoon
The legendary weapon selection features several strong options with competitive perk combinations:
| Berenger’s Memory | Heavy Grenade Launcher | Hard Launch / Linear Compensator | High-Explosive Ordnance / High-Velocity Rounds | Threat Detector | Demolitionist |
| True Prophecy | Kinetic Hand Cannon | TrueSight HCS / HitMark HCS | Appended Mag / Steady Rounds | Grave Robber | Demolitionist |
| Corsair’s Wrath | Heavy Linear Fusion Rifle | Chambered Compensator / Full Bore | Accelerated Coils / Projection Fuse | Firmly Planted | Quickdraw |
| Disparity | Kinetic Pulse Rifle | Chambered Compensator / Smallbore | Appended Mag / Tactical Mag | Pugilist | Swashbuckler |
| No Reprieve | Kinetic Shotgun | Corkscrew Rifling / Extended Barrel | Steady Rounds / Light Mag | Stats for All | Wellspring |
| Far Future | Energy Sniper Rifle | Extended Barrel / Fluted Barrel | Accurized Rounds / Steady Rounds | Moving Target | Multikill Clip |
| Sole Survivor | Energy Sniper Rifle | Chambered Compensator / Extended Barrel | High-Caliber Rounds / Ricochet Rounds | Lead from Gold | Voltshot |
Performance Insight: The Disparity pulse rifle with Pugilist and Swashbuckler creates an excellent melee-focused build for aggressive players. Meanwhile, Far Future sniper rifle offers strong PvP potential with Moving Target and Multikill Clip.
Optimizing your Xur visit requires strategic planning around resource allocation and collection management. With limited Legendary Shards, prioritizing purchases becomes essential for maximum value.
Begin with any missing exotic armor pieces or weapons from your collection, as these provide permanent unlocks. The exotic engram should only be purchased if you have surplus shards, as it may duplicate items you already own.
The BrayTech armor sets offer varied stat distributions suitable for different playstyles:
| Titan | Type | Mobility | Resilience | Recovery | Discipline | Intelligence | Strength | Total |
| BrayTech Thermal Grips | Titan Gauntlets | 17 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 65 |
| BrayTech Iron-Heart Engine | Titan Chest Armor | 10 | 2 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 61 |
| BrayTech Absolute Zero Mark | Titan Mark | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BrayTech Sn0Helm | Titan Helmet | 22 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 66 |
| BrayTech Sn0Boots | Titan Leg Armor | 2 | 2 | 30 | 6 | 18 | 6 | 64 |
| Warlock | Type | |||||||
| BrayTech Researcher’s Gloves | Warlock Gauntlets | 6 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 68 |
| BrayTech Researcher’s Robes | Warlock Chest Armor | 6 | 23 | 2 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 64 |
| BrayTech Researcher’s Bond | Warlock Bond | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BrayTech Researcher’s Hood | Warlock Helmet | 10 | 15 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 16 | 65 |
| BrayTech Researcher’s Boots | Warlock Leg Armor | 15 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 64 |
| Hunter | Type | |||||||
| BrayTech Survival Mitts | Hunter Gauntlets | 2 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 68 |
| BrayTech Combat Vest | Hunter Chest Armor | 17 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 20 | 66 |
| BrayTech Winter Cloak | Hunter Cloak | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BrayTech Sn0Mask | Hunter Helmet | 10 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 63 |
| BrayTech Sn0Treads | Hunter Leg Armor | 15 | 7 | 10 | 19 | 12 | 2 | 65 |
Resource Management Tip: Focus on armor pieces with stat totals above 65 and distributions that complement your preferred ability usage patterns. The BrayTech Sn0Boots for Titans offer exceptional Recovery (30) for defensive builds, while Hunter gauntlets provide strong Resilience (22) for PvP survivability.
For players working through our Class Guide, these armor selections provide excellent foundation pieces for specialized loadouts.
Action Checklist
- Fast travel to Winding Cove in EDZ and follow north route to cave entrance
- Purchase missing exotic armor/weapons first (23-29 shards each)
- Evaluate BrayTech armor stats focusing on pieces with 65+ total
- Acquire legendary weapons with optimal perk combinations for your playstyle
- Check our Weapons Unlock guide for additional context on weapon performance
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