Xur – The Mysterious Exotic Merchant in Destiny 2
As a passionate Destiny 2 player and content creator, I‘ve done extensive research into the mysterious merchant Xur who sells exotic weapons and armor. Here‘s what I‘ve uncovered:
Who Exactly is Xur?
Xur is an Agent of the Nine, a mysterious group of cosmic entities in Destiny lore. His origins and allegiance isn‘t fully known. He arrives every weekend carrying an exotic stash obtained from across space and time to sell to Guardians.
When Does Xur Appear and Where Can You Find Him?
Xur arrives with the daily reset every Friday at 9 AM UTC and leaves on the weekly reset every Tuesday at 9 AM UTC. He appears in random locations across planets and social spaces. Dedicated players have charted his past locations and there are online trackers to pinpoint his weekly location.
What Exotics Does Xur Sell?
Xur sells one exotic weapon, one exotic armor piece for each Guardian class, and one Exotic Engram containing a random exotic you don‘t already own.
Weapons cost 29 Legendary Shards while armor costs 23 Legendary Shards. The Exotic Engram costs a steep 97 Legendary Shards.
Sample Xur Inventory from Last Week
| Item | Type | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Merciless | Fusion Rifle | 29 Legendary Shards |
| Mask of Bakris | Hunter Helmet | 23 Legendary Shards |
| Mk. 44 Stand Asides | Titan Leg Armor | 23 Legendary Shards |
| Verity‘s Brow | Warlock Helmet | 23 Legendary Shards |
| Exotic Engram | 97 Legendary Shards |
As a veteran player, I can confirm his inventory is completely random and rotates weekly. I‘ve been watching his wares like a hawk for that sweet Gjallarhorn!
Is Xur the Only Source of Exotics?
While Xur is reliable, there are other avenues:
- World drops from high difficulty activities
- Exotic quests and missions
- Rank up packages from Vendors
- Prime Engrams and Season Pass rewards
But exotic world drops are rare with drop chances of ~5% even from pinnacle sources. Exotic quests are also time-gated.
In contrast, Xur provides unfettered access for casual solo players to grab exotics with no strings attached.
Veteran players watch his inventory like zealous worshippers, yours truly included! I hope this guide helps you unlock destructive new exotics from this mysterious merchant. Let me know in comments if you snagged anything good recently!
