Destiny 2's Xur: Your Final Dawning Weekend Haul Guide for December 2024
Explore Xur's weekend exotic offerings in Destiny 2, including the powerful Phoenix Protocol for Warlocks and the fun Bombardiers for Hunters, to enhance your Guardian's arsenal during The Dawning event.
As I log into the Tower this crisp December weekend in 2025, there's a familiar, almost festive buzz in the air. It's the final stretch of The Dawning, and honestly, the feeling is bittersweet. One last hurrah for cookie-baking and chasing those elusive perfect weapon rolls before the holiday cheer packs up for another year. While Bungie's team is off enjoying their well-deserved break, us Guardians have been busy embracing the community challenge, baking millions of Gjallardoodles for Commander Zavala like our virtual ovens depended on it. And right on cue, our mysterious weekend vendor, Xur, is back with his bag of cosmic tricks. No more wild goose chases across the system either—he's taken up permanent, cozy residence in the Tower's Bazaar, making our lives a whole lot easier. Let's dive in and see what the Agent of the Nine has on offer this time.
Finding Xur is a breeze now. Just head to the Bazaar, the area between the fast travel points where Ikora and Hawthorne hang out. Look for the Ramen Shop at the back, and to its right, you'll find the alley where our tentacled friend stands, patiently waiting. His role remains crucial: offering the weekly exotic cipher quests (essential for grabbing a second fated engram or legacy gear from the kiosk), alongside his usual exotic and legendary stock. Pro tip: you can earn a cipher by running strikes or winning Crucible and Gambit matches—bonus points if you bring your clanmates along!
Xur's exotic armor offerings this week are... let's call it a mixed bag. Perfect for rounding out your collection or snagging a better stat roll.
1. Phoenix Protocol (Warlock Chest Armor)
This one's a solid pick, especially for any new Lightbearers who joined us over the recent sales. Its exotic perk supercharges your Well of Radiance, giving you super energy back for every enemy your allies defeat while standing in it. Talk about a support game-changer! The roll this week is actually pretty sweet.
Stat Spread (Total: 67):
| Mobility | Resilience | Recovery | Discipline | Intellect | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4 | +20 | +12 | +14 | +15 | +2 |
Verdict: A great PvE exotic with a high-stat focus on Resilience and Intellect. If you don't have one or are sitting on a worse roll, this is worth the investment.
2. The Bombardiers (Hunter Leg Armor)
Alright, let's be real—this one is more for fun than try-hard meta gameplay. The exotic perk leaves a grenade behind when you dodge, which is hilarious in casual play. But oof, the stat roll this week is... not great. It's on the lower end, which is a bit of a bummer.
Stat Spread (Total: 61):
| Mobility | Resilience | Recovery | Discipline | Intellect | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +15 | +2 | +12 | +7 | +7 | +18 |
Verdict: A fun, meme-worthy exotic, but maybe skip it unless you're a completionist or really want to mess around. That stat total is kinda rough.
3. Dunemarchers (Titan Leg Armor)
Now we're talking! A Titan classic. Sprint to build up a charge, then smack one enemy to chain lightning to others—it's incredibly satisfying for clearing out groups. This week's roll is tied for the highest total among the armor offerings.
Stat Spread (Total: 67):
| Mobility | Resilience | Recovery | Discipline | Intellect | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +17 | +7 | +10 | +12 | +14 | +7 |
Verdict: An excellent PvE exotic with a great, balanced stat roll. Highly recommended for any Titan looking to add some spark to their punch.
With the massive Year 7 revamp, Xur's inventory isn't just about armor and weapons anymore. He's got a whole progression system now! You can also find:
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Catalysts for Vigilance Wing and MIDA Multi-Tool
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The slick Xurfboard Skimmer vehicle
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Upgrade materials like Ascendant Shards and Enhancement Cores
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And of course, the chance to buy an Exotic Engram or a mysterious Strange Gift for a Strange Coin
The biggest change? He can now offer multiple exotic weapons in a single visit. Here’s what’s on the shelf this weekend:
- Hawkmoon (Hand Cannon)
The classic is back with its Paracausal Shot perk. Final blows and precision hits build stacks for a massively damaging final round. This roll comes with Eye of the Storm, which is fantastic for dueling.
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- Cerberus+1 (Auto Rifle)
This beast fires erratic bullets from all four barrels at once. It's wild, unpredictable, and with the Spread Shot Package perk, aiming tightens that spread. Not for the faint of heart, but a blast to use.
- Merciless (Fusion Rifle)
A rapid-fire fusion that gets faster the more you hit. This roll has Impetus, which boosts damage after a kill and reload. It's a monster for burning down tough targets.
- Wardcliff Coil (Rocket Launcher)
The king of chaos. Fires a volley of rockets that spawn cluster bombs. With Mechanized Autoloader, it reloads itself when you pick up ammo. Perfect for when you just need everything in front of you to disappear.
Don't forget about Xur's legendary gear! For 50 Legendary Shards and 1000 Glimmer each, you can pick from a rotating set. This weekend's highlights include:
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Different Times & Legal Action II (Kinetic Pulse Rifles)
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Persuader (Energy Sniper Rifle)
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Seventh Seraph VY-7 (Energy Submachine Gun)
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A variety of Heavy Swords like Falling Guillotine and the class-specific ones (Crown-Splitter, Quickfang, Eternity's Edge)
You can also grab a Strange Weapon Engram or pieces from the Opulent Armor Set to complete your fashion game.
So there you have it, Guardians. As The Dawning winds down, Xur's got one last seasonal spread for us. Whether you're after the reliable power of Phoenix Protocol, the chaotic fun of Dunemarchers, or a shiny new Hawkmoon, there's something for everyone. My personal take? Grab that high-stat Phoenix Protocol if you're a Warlock—it's a workhorse. And maybe give the Cerberus+1 a spin just for the laughs; it's a riot in lower-stakes activities. Remember, his stock refreshes at the weekly reset, so get your shopping done before Tuesday. Happy hunting, and don't forget to bake Zavala one last cookie for the road!