Summary
Xur has returned again toDestiny 2, complete with new exotic and legendary gear for players to check out for a limited time. Alongside the final week of Festival of the Lost, it’s been a tough week for fans ofDestiny 2. Reports broke earlier in the week regardinglayoffs at Bungie, with some longstanding employees like Lorraine McLees, Michael Salvatori, and others having been let go. Bungie did acknowledge the layoffs in its weekly address to the community, but didn’t go into too many details.
On top of all that, rumors have been circulating thatThe Final Shape expansion forDestiny 2has been delayed by four monthswith Bungie’s next title Marathon also getting pushed into 2025. While Bungie has not confirmed or denied the rumors for either game, Destiny 2 fans are now worried that the upcoming season is now getting extended beyond the normal scope and that Bungie will not have any meaningful content ready to fill the time as it was able to with the 30th Anniversary content prior to The Witch Queen expansion.
For now, Xur is back again with a whole selection of exotics and legendaries forDestiny 2players over the next few days. Follow this guide for his most current weekend location, news on his exotic cipher quest, as well as a review of all the exotic and legendary gear he’s brought for the weekend of July 21, 2025.
Where is Xur?
This weekend, players can head to the EDZ to find the merchant on the cliff overlooking the Winding Cove.
Fast travel to the Winding Cove zone and immediately head towards the back where the Fallen typically patrol. Climb the cliffs back here to find Xur standing on a ledge not too far from a crashed ship.
Class Armor and Exotic Cipher
Xur’s role continues to offer the usual weekly quests, exotics, and legendary gear. Not only are these quests required to purchase a second fated engram, but they’re necessary toacquire legacy exotic gear from the Tower kiosk. Players can earn a new cipher by completing strikes and winning crucible or gambit matches. Gain bonus points for playing with clan mates or finishing more challenging activities.
Xur continues to sell even more gear outside his usual content. In addition to his normal exotic gear, Xur now has Legendary Weapons and Armor for sale in exchange for Legendary Shards and Glimmer.
Transversive Steps - Warlock leg armor
Exotic Perk:
Strange Protractor - Sprint speed increased. After a short time sprinting, your currently equipped weapon is automatically reloaded.
Not an overly exciting exotic, the Steps boost sprint speed and auto reloads the currently equipped weapon after sprinting for a short time. Considering the stat value is just okay and that these are not top tier exotics, they can be safely skipped.
Mechaneer’s Tricksleeves - Hunter gauntlets
Spring-Loaded Mounting - Increases Sidearm airborne effectiveness, ready speed, and reload speed. While critically wounded, swapping to a Sidearm reloads it and increases its damage. While this effect is active, Sidearm final blows reload the weapon and extend the effect’s duration.
While the Tricksleeves normally wouldn’t be an automatic purchase, the roll is extremely high on them at a 67 overall and Bungie is planning to rework them in the near future. As such, Hunters may want to grab these this weekend and stash them for the future.
Wormgod Caress - Titan gauntlets
Burning Fists - Melee kills increase melee damage for a period of time. Additional kills extend duration and increase effects.
At one point these exotics were at the center of a player-favored glitch which essentially allowed Titans to melt bosses using overpowered melee damage. Over the past few years, these exotics have been disabled and adjusted numerous times, making them no where near as powerful or valuable as they once were.
Stat Values (67 total):
Exotic Weapon
After just being on sale only recently, Arbalest is back in stock for this weekend. A kinetic linear fusion rifle that was introducedduring the Revelry eventin 2019, Arbalest called Compounding Force that makes the weapon fire slugs that cause massive damage to enemies that are protected by an elemental shield. Paired with that is the Legendary trait Disruption Break which temporarily makes enemies more vulnerable to kinetic damage when an elemental shield is broken.
As always, Arbalest is a great choice to pierce Barrier champions without relying on mods from the seasonal artifact.
Weapon perks:
Hawkmoon Rolls
At this point,Xur is only selling Hawkmoon with randomized rolls, but its time is limited once Harbinger is ultimately added to the Exotic Mission Rotator and makes the hand cannon craftable. Either way, here is the roll Xur has this weekend:
Hawkmoon Rolls:
Here’s the complete rundown of Xur’s exotic stock inDestiny 2for July 02, 2025:
Legendary Gear
Xur’s Set of Legendary Armor and Weapons. All gear costs 50 Legendary Shards and 1000 Glimmer.
Destiny 2
WHERE TO PLAY
Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian’s look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.An Immersive StoryYou are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now.Guardian ClassesChoose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter.
