TL;DR
- Xur is located in EDZ’s Winding Cove area this weekend with Trinity Ghoul and class-specific exotics
- Legendary Shard retirement makes this the perfect time to spend accumulated currency on high-value items
- Armor stats show Titan resilience focus, Warlock recovery emphasis, and Hunter mobility optimization
- Weapon rolls include standout perks like Triple Tap with Explosive Payload on Tears of Contrition
- Strategic purchasing can significantly boost your Guardian’s power before economic changes
This weekend’s guide reveals Xur’s precise coordinates within Destiny 2’s expansive world. The elusive merchant has established his temporary outpost in the European Dead Zone, specifically within the Winding Cove sector. For optimal navigation, utilize the fast travel point nearest to this location and follow the coastline westward until you spot his distinctive makeshift camp.
Xur’s established position in the European Dead Zone’s coastal region.
Xur maintains his weekend presence from Friday reset through Tuesday’s weekly refresh, giving players ample opportunity to visit. Many Guardians miss his hidden alcove by approaching from the wrong direction—the most efficient path begins at the Winding Cove transmat zone and moves toward the water’s edge. His inventory rotates completely each week, making consistent visits crucial for collection completion.
Exotic Armor Selection
Each class receives specialized exotic armor pieces designed to enhance specific playstyles and ability rotations.
Young Ahamkara’s Spine – Hunter exotic gauntlets
Young Ahamkara’s Spine provides Hunters with enhanced tripmine grenade capabilities. The exotic perk extends grenade duration significantly and returns grenade energy when dealing ability damage—perfect for aggressive solar builds.
Crest of Alpha Lupi – Titan exotic chest armor
Crest of Alpha Lupi offers Titans improved survivability through faster barricade deployment and additional orb generation on precision kills. This chest piece synergizes exceptionally well with void subclasses for team support roles.
Ophidian Aspect – Warlock exotic gauntlets
Ophidian Aspect grants Warlocks enhanced weapon handling and reload speed across all equipped firearms. The neutral game benefits make these gauntlets valuable in both PvE and competitive PvP scenarios.
Exotic Weapon Arsenal
Trinity Ghoul – Exotic combat bow
Trinity Ghoul represents one of Destiny 2’s most potent add-clearing weapons. Its Lightning Rod perk chains lightning bolts to nearby enemies after any arc final blow, creating devastating area-of-effect potential when paired with catalyst completion.
Hawkmoon – Exotic hand cannon with random rolls
Hawkmoon continues the tradition of random perk combinations, allowing players to hunt for their perfect PvP or PvE roll. This weapon’s paracausal charge mechanic rewards precision shooting with escalating damage potential.
Legendary Armor Stat Distributions
| Titan | Type | Mobility | Resilience | Recovery | Discipline | Intelligence | Strength | Total |
| Simulator Gauntlets | Titan Gauntlets | 6 | 20 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 65 |
| Simulator Plate | Titan Chest Armor | 22 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 66 |
| Entanglement Mark | Titan Mark | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simulator Helm | Titan Helmet | 12 | 14 | 6 | 20 | 2 | 10 | 64 |
| Simulator Greaves | Titan Leg Armor | 22 | 2 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 14 | 65 |
| Warlock | Type | |||||||
| Simulator Gloves | Warlock Gauntlets | 17 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 20 | 66 |
| Simulator Robes | Warlock Chest Armor | 10 | 22 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 2 | 67 |
| Entanglement Bond | Warlock Bond | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simulator Hood | Warlock Helmet | 2 | 28 | 2 | 10 | 20 | 2 | 64 |
| Simulator Legs | Warlock Leg Armor | 18 | 2 | 10 | 24 | 2 | 7 | 63 |
| Hunter | Type | |||||||
| Simulator Grips | Hunter Gauntlets | 7 | 2 | 24 | 12 | 20 | 2 | 67 |
| Simulator Vest | Hunter Chest Armor | 2 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 63 |
| Entanglement Cloak | Hunter Cloak | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simulator Mask | Hunter Helmet | 2 | 28 | 2 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 64 |
| Simulator Boots | Hunter Leg Armor | 10 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 60 |
The stat distributions reveal clear class specialization patterns. Titan armor emphasizes Resilience with multiple pieces exceeding 20 points, perfect for endgame content survivability. Warlock gear focuses on Recovery for faster ability regeneration cycles. Hunter equipment prioritizes Mobility for enhanced movement and dodge cooldown reduction.
Legendary Weapon Perk Combinations
| Iota Draconis | Energy Fusion Rifle | Chambered Compensator / Extended Barrel | Enhanced Battery / Liquid Coils | Ensemble | Harmony |
| Interference VI | Heavy Grenade Launcher | Confined Launch / Linear Compensator | Spike Grenades / High-Velocity Rounds | Grave Robber | Swashbuckler |
| Hoosegow | Heavy Rocket Launcher | Confined Launch / Quick Launch | High-Velocity Rounds / Impact Casing | Underdog | Quickdraw |
| Tears of Contrition | Kinetic Scout Rifle | Extended Barrel / Smallbore | Accurized Rounds / Flared Magwell | Triple Tap | Explosive Payload |
| Seventh Seraph SI-2 | Energy Sidearm | Corkscrew Rifling / Full Bore | Steady Rounds / Flared Magwell | Hip-Fire Grip | Elemental Capacitor |
| Extraordinary Rendition | Kinetic Submachine Gun | Chambered Compensator / Polygonal Rifling | Extended Mag / Steady Rounds | Firmly Planted | One for All |
| Hollow Denial | Energy Trace Rifle | Corkscrew Rifling / Hammer-Forged Rifling | Projection Fuse / Tactical Battery | Lead from Gold | Repulsor Brace |
Standout weapon rolls include Tears of Contrition with Triple Tap and Explosive Payload—an exceptional combination for sustained damage against majors and bosses. Hollow Denial with Lead from Gold and Repulsor Brace offers excellent synergy for void builds seeking both ammo economy and overshield generation.
With Legendary Shards scheduled for removal from Destiny 2’s economy, strategic spending becomes essential. Players sitting on large shard stockpiles should prioritize acquisitions that provide long-term value rather than immediate power gains.
Priority purchasing hierarchy: First, secure any missing exotic armor pieces for collection completion and build flexibility. Second, purchase high-stat legendary armor with desirable distributions for your main class. Third, acquire weapons with god-roll potential that complement your preferred playstyle.
Common mistakes include overspending on duplicate exotics or purchasing low-stat armor simply because it’s available. Instead, focus on items that fill gaps in your current arsenal or enable new build possibilities. Advanced players should evaluate each piece against their existing collections to avoid redundant purchases.
Optimization tips: Use Destiny Item Manager or similar tools to compare stat rolls before purchasing. The Weapons Unlock guide offers additional insights into perk evaluation. For class-specific optimization strategies, consult our comprehensive Class Guide for detailed stat priority breakdowns.
The impending economic changes make this weekend particularly valuable for newer players or those with incomplete collections. Spending 30-45 minutes evaluating and purchasing from Xur’s inventory can yield significant power increases and build diversity. Remember that exotic armor purchases are character-specific, so plan accordingly if you maintain multiple Guardians.
Action Checklist
- Fast travel to EDZ Winding Cove and locate Xur’s coastal camp
- Purchase missing exotic armor pieces for your main class first
- Evaluate legendary armor stat distributions against your current builds
- Acquire weapons with standout perk combinations like Tears of Contrition
- Check our Complete Guide for additional economic change preparations
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