Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for January 17

Summary

• Xur is back in Destiny 2 with new exotic gear, items, and resources for players to check out for a limited time.
• For exotic armor this week, Xur has Wormhusk Cornw, Crest of Alpha Lupi, and The Stag.
• Xur’s exotic weapons this weekend include DARCI, The Jade Rabbit, a new Hawkmoon, and Fighting Lion.

Xur has returned again to Destiny 2, complete with new exotic and legendary gear for players to check out for a limited time. Although Episode Revenant is coming to a close in the next few weeks, Bungie revealed that it still has a few surprises left for players. The studio revealed a new Destiny 2 event called Past is Prologue, where players can complete quests, earn Bento Tokens, and exchange them for some rare rewards.

Algonside that news, Bungie also confirmed a few changes coming to Solar, Void, and Arc subclasses. The company confirmed that Destiny 2 is adding 1 new aspect for each elemental subclass, giving players more flexibility with their builds. In addition, Arc is getting a new buff called Bolt Charge, which builds over time until it unleashes a damaging electrical bolt at enemies when an ability is triggered.

For now though, the weekend merchant Xur is back with a new inventory of gear for Destiny 2 players. Follow this guide for his 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 January 17, 2025.

Where is Xur?

Xur has now taken up permanent residence in the Bazaar area inside The Tower, so there’s no more hunting when the weekend comes around.

Since the Bazaar is located between both fast travel points, players can pick either one to load into. Head into the area where Ikora and Hawthorne are and look for the Ramen Shop towards the back wall. While facing the shop, the alley is to the right, where Xur is standing.

Destiny 2 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 to acquire 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’s Exotic Armor

The Stag – Warlock helmet

Exotic Perk:

• Dearly Departed

  – Your Rift provides damage reduction to allied Guardians standing in it. Grants Rift energy when you are critically wounded. On your death, creates a healing rift on your corpse.

A Rift specific exotic that is likely overshadowed by some of the other in meta options Warlocks have access to this season. Certainly not a must-have, but it can be handy in certain activities.

Stat Values (65 Total):

• Mobility +10
• Resilience +11
• Recovery +12
• Discipline +20
• Intellect +2
• Strength +10

Wormhusk Crown – Hunter helmet

Exotic Perk:

Fairly spikey armor this week with really high Mobility and Intellect, while the other stats are on the lower side. Wormhusk used to be a powerful exotic and while it isn’t quite what it used to be, it can still get players out of a tough spot by providing a bit of quick healing.

Stat Values (66 Total):

• Mobility +21
• Resilience +6
• Recovery +7
• Discipline +7
• Intellect +23
• Strength +2

Crest of Alpha Lupi – Titan chest armor

Exotic Perk:

• Survival Well

  – Generates an additional Orb of Power from Supers and a healing pulse when Barricade is activated.

Another capable and solid exotic armor piece that provides a good benefit by producing additional orbs as well as a way to heal when using Barricade.

Stat Values (66 total):

• Mobility +11
• Resilience +7
• Recovery +16
• Discipline +20
• Intellect +3
• Strength +10

Xur Inventory Items

Year 7 in Destiny 2 has upgraded Xur’s inventory, adding a true rank progression system, rewards, as well as focusing options. Xur also has more than just weapons and armor as well, including:

• The Wardcliff Coil Catalyst
• Lord of Wolves Catalyst
• The Xurfboard (Skimmer Board Vehicle)
• Essentialism/Stoicism/Solipsism OR Exotic Cipher
• Exotic Engram
• Ascendant Shard
• Glimmer
• Enhancement Core
• Crucible Engram
• Strange Gift (Random Item for 1 Strange Coin)

Xur’s Exotic Weapons

Year 7’s Xur revamp has also added the ability to offer multiple exotic weapons in one visit. Here is what Xur has this weekend:

Hawkmoon – Hand Cannon

The Jade Rabbit – Scout Rifle

Fighting Lion – Grenade Launcher

D.A.R.C.I. – Sniper Rifle

Xur’s Destiny 2 Legendary Armor and Weapons

Xur’s Set of Legendary Armor and Weapons. All gear costs 50 Legendary Shards and 1000 Glimmer.

• True Prophecy (Kinetic Hand Cannon)
• Extraordinary Condition (Kinetic Submachine Gun)
• Outlast (Energy Pulse Rifle)
• Pleiades Corrector (Energy Scout Rifle)
• Tarantula (Heavy Linear Fusion Rifle)
• Negative Space (Heavy Sword)
• Crown-Splitter/Quickfang/Eternity’s Edge (Heavy Sword)
• Strange Weapon Engram
• Midnight Exigent/Yuga Sundown/Abhorrent Imperative Armor Sets