The weekend has arrived in Destiny 2, and that means the mysterious exotic vendor Xur has returned. If you want to know where he is this week, you have come to the right place. This quick guide will show you Xur location, armor, and even the weapons he is selling this week!
Xur Location in Destiny 2 (December 22 - 26, 2023)
As of 10 AM PT/1 PM ET on December 22nd, 2023, the exotic vendor Xur can be found in the Winding Cove area of the European Dead Zone in Destiny 2. He will remain in this location through December 26th.
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What Armor and Weapons Does Xur Have This Week?
Xur always brings an assortment of exotic weapons, armor pieces, and other items for Guardians to purchase using Legendary Shards. Highlighting his wares for this weekend:
Exotic Weapons
- Coldheart Trace Rifle
- Hawkmoon Hand Cannon
Exotic Armor
1) Hunter Armor - Celestial Nighthawk Helmet
Celestial Nighthawk has been a staple Hunter Exotic, especially for raids, allowing massive Golden Gun damage to bosses with its single, high-damage shot. Despite a recent buff, Xur's current roll isn't exceptional, but the overall stat number is quite high, and the stats are well-balanced. If you're in need, consider picking up Celestial Nighthawk, which is once again an excellent choice for boss damage on Hunters.
- Mobility: 11
- Resilience: 8
- Recovery: 16
- Discipline: 10
- Intellect: 19
- Strength: 2
- Total: 66
2) Titan Armor - Synthoceps Gauntlets
Synthoceps, known for their synergy with Titan builds, have been rebalanced by Bungie due to their occasional overpowering nature. These gauntlets excel in enhancing melee and Super damage when surrounded, making them ideal for melee-focused Titan builds that thrive in crowded encounters. The current roll available from Xur has a bit too high Mobility and slightly low Resistance. Consider your build needs before acquiring these Synthoceps, especially if the stat distribution aligns with your preferences.
- Mobility: 12
- Resilience: 3
- Recovery: 21
- Discipline: 12
- Intellect: 10
- Strength: 10
- Total: 68
3) Warlock Armor - Felwinter's Helm
Felwinter's Helm is particularly advantageous for Warlocks focusing on melee combat, offering substantial benefits upon landing final blows with powered melee attacks. The exotic helm triggers an explosion upon killing enemies with a powered melee, and this explosion intensifies when delivering final blows or executing finishers on stronger foes.
The weakening effect generated by the explosion proves effective for crowd control against numerous smaller enemies, and strategically using it to debuff formidable enemies or bosses can sway the course of battle and enhance damage output.
- Mobility: 7
- Resilience: 15
- Recovery: 10
- Discipline: 2
- Intellect: 16
- Strength: 14
- Total: 64
The standout item is definitely the 68 overall stat rolled Synthoceps Gauntlets, which any Titan will want to grab.
Xur also has his usual collection of legendary weapons, armor, and consumables available for purchase. His inventory includes weapons like the Vulpecula hand cannon and Threaded Needle linear fusion rifle, which have solid rolls this week.
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Should You Visit Xur This Weekend?
If you still need to fill out your exotic collection, visiting Xur is always worthwhile. The Coldheart trace rifle is strong for PvE activities, and Hawkmoon remains one of the best exotic hand cannons in Destiny 2.
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Titans should certainly pick up the high-stat Synthoceps, while the other armor pieces also provide useful subclass-specific bonuses. Moreover, checking his legendary weapons and completing the Xenology quest for free materials are always valuable. Xur will remain in the EDZ until next week's reset, so make sure to stop by!
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