Xur’s Exotic Gear, Weaponry, and Suggestions for April 18

Xur has once again made his appearance in Destiny 2, bringing with him an intriguing lineup of exotic and legendary gear for Guardians to explore, but his stock is only available for a short time. Bungie’s been busy lately, what with the exciting reveal of Marathon, giving fans a taste of what’s to come with fresh details and a gripping gameplay trailer. Nonetheless, Destiny 2 news continues to roll out alongside.

Many have pondered on what lies in store for Destiny 2, particularly with the much-anticipated Codename: Frontiers on the horizon. Thankfully, the studio is ready to spill the beans. They’ve announced an exciting new livestream that promises to dissect the upcoming expansion, which we’ve now learned is aptly called The Edge of Fate.

Turning our attention back to Xur, our favorite exotic merchant is back with a new batch of treasures for the Destiny 2 community. For those eager to seek him out this weekend, he’s stationed in the Bazaar within The Tower permanently now, making it much easier for players to track him down without the weekend scavenger hunt.

To get to Xur, simply load into either of the fast travel points—since the Bazaar is nestled between them—and saunter into the area where you’ll find Ikora and Hawthorne hanging out. Your destination is the Ramen Shop by the back wall; from there, take a right into the alley to discover Xur’s hidden nook.

Now, let’s chat about the exotic armor and items he’s sporting this weekend. Xur continues his role as the purveyor of weekly quests, exotics, and legendary gear. These quests aren’t just filler; they’re vital for grabbing a second fated engram and for snagging legacy exotic gear from the Tower kiosk. Participate in strikes, and rack up wins in Crucible or Gambit matches to earn a special cipher. Crank up the rewards by tackling these activities with your clan members or delve into tougher challenges.

This time around, Xur’s exotic armor offerings include Karnstein Armlets for Warlocks. Their perk, Vampire’s Caress, offers life-saving benefits by granting cure and restoration when you land melee or finisher blows. It’s a top pick this week, especially considering its excellent stat roll.

For Hunters, Xur is offering Shards of Galanor. Its perk, Sharp Edges, can cut down your Super cooldown with Throwing Knife blows and even generates Super energy post-Blade Barrage. While it might not retain its former glory, it’s still a solid choice, particularly for PvE.

Titans aren’t left out either, as Xur offers up the Peacekeeper leg armor. With the Mecha Holster perk, this piece is a boon for SMG fans, enhancing handling, airborne effectiveness, and more. It’s particularly handy for PvP engagements, though it faces stiff competition from other game options.

Xur’s inventory isn’t just limited to armor; it also boasts an impressive selection of other items. Year 7 has seen his inventory refreshed with a structured rank progression system, new rewards, and focusing options. Among the goodies, you’ll find the Black Talon Catalyst, the quirky Xurfboard vehicle, and even the chance to pick up an Exotic Cipher.

Moving on to weapons, Xur’s current weekend specials include a diverse range of exotic firepower. New to the lineup are weapons like the legendary Hawkmoon hand cannon and the versatile SUROS Regime auto rifle. The hard-hitting Thunderlord machine gun and the Skyburner’s Oath scout rifle round out the collection, offering something for every Guardian’s arsenal.

Looking towards the legendary options, Xur’s current selection is sure to pique interest, featuring potent choices like Rapacious Appetite, Legal Action II, and the Widow’s Bite sniper rifle, among others. Each piece of gear is priced at 50 Legendary Shards and 1000 Glimmer.

In summary, Xur’s return brings an updated array of both exotic and legendary gear that promises to excite every type of Destiny 2 player. Whether you’re looking to beef up your collection or angle for that one elusive piece to complete your loadout, this weekend is ripe with opportunity. So, get out there, find Xur, and see what treasures you can uncover!