Xur's August 2025 Inventory Guide: Exotics and More

Discover the thrilling return of Xur in Destiny 2, offering exotic armor and weapons like Hawkmoon, enhancing your build-crafting and gameplay experience.

It's another exciting weekend in Destiny 2, and I can't help but feel that familiar thrill knowing Xur is back with his mysterious wares. Since the Edge of Fate expansion, he's made the Tower's Bazaar his permanent home—no more frantic planet-hopping every Friday. This August 2025 visit feels particularly special with Arms Week winding down and Solstice preparations heating up. As I stroll past the Ramen Shop toward his shadowy corner, I'm eager to see what exotic treasures he's brought this time. With Bungie's recent inventory overhaul adding rank progression and focusing options, Xur feels less like a transient merchant and more like a cornerstone of my weekly ritual. That said, his stock still vanishes at weekly reset, so time is always against us.

🌆 Finding Xur in the Tower

Making my way to him couldn't be simpler now. I fast-travel to the Tower Courtyard or Bazaar landing zone—either works—and head toward the area where Ikora and Hawthorne hold court. Just look for the glowing Ramen Shop sign! Turning right into the alleyway, there he stands, cloaked and enigmatic as ever. It’s a relief not wasting time scouring Nessus or EDZ anymore.

⚔️ Exotic Armor Breakdown

Xur’s exotic armor selection has expanded dramatically. He’s now carrying two pieces per class—massive for build-crafting. Let me break down what I saw:

🔮 Warlock Gear

• Wings of Sacred Dawn (Chest): Perfect for airborne Solar builds. That +30 Weapons stat? Chef's kiss for weapon-focused playstyles.

• Rain of Fire (Legs): Grenade enthusiasts rejoice—+18 Grenade stat pairs beautifully with its fusion rifle synergy.

🏹 Hunter Gear

• Graviton Forfeit (Helmet): Invisibility mains, this is your crown jewel. +30 Health makes it tankier than expected.

• Triton Vice (Gauntlets): Those +29 Class stats scream "ability spam." Glaive users shouldn’t sleep on this.

🛡️ Titan Gear

• Mk. 44 Stand Asides (Legs): Melee-focused? This +30 Melee beast turns you into a charging bull.

• Precious Scars (Helmet): Support Titans, meet your best friend. +30 Grenade AND +18 Super? Yes please.

🔫 Exotic Weapons Deep Dive

Four standout exotics caught my eye this weekend—each with wildly different vibes:

• Hawkmoon (Hand Cannon): Paracausal Shot remains chef’s kiss. Stack those precision hits for that satisfying final-round nuke. Roll includes Corkscrew Rifling and Killing Wind—smooth as silk.

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• The Jade Rabbit (Scout Rifle): Zen Moment makes this a laser beam. Chain headshots for bonus body-shot damage—PvPers, take notes.

• Fighting Lion (Grenade Launcher): Bouncy grenades + volatile explosions = pure chaos fuel. Thin the Herd perk shreds groups.

• The Colony (Grenade Launcher): Watching robo-spiders chase foes never gets old. Serve the Colony auto-reloads when stowed—genius for swapping playstyles mid-fight.

📜 Legendaries & Other Goods

Xur’s legendary weapon pool is solid this week—all costing 17 Strange Coins. Highlights include:

• Kinetic: Militia’s Birthright (GL), Refusal of the Call (Glaive)

• Energy: Death Adder (SMG), Vantage Point (Pulse Rifle)

• Heavy: Threaded Needle (LFR), Crown-Splitter (Sword)

Beyond weapons, his inventory’s packed with goodies:

• Catalysts: Skyburner’s Oath & Trinity Ghoul (must-grab!)

• Upgrade Materials: Prisms, Cores, Glimmer

• Engrams: Exotic or Strange Weapon (7 Coins)

• Consumables: Favor of the Nine, Raid Banners

💫 Xenology Quest Alert

Don’t forget Xenology! Complete Portal activities with a B-grade or higher—clanmates and longer sessions boost progress. Rewards include Essentialism/Stoicism/Solipsism OR an Exotic Cipher. Perfect for focusing that missing exotic.

⏰ Final Thoughts & CTA

Honestly? This might be Xur’s strongest inventory in months. The armor stat spreads are juicy, Hawkmoon’s roll is chef’s-kiss precise, and Trinity Ghoul’s catalyst alone justifies the trip. With Arms Week ending soon and Solstice launching, now’s the time to gear up. Don’t overthink it—grab those Strange Coins, head to the Tower alley, and raid his stash before reset! What’re you waiting for, Guardian? Go get ’em. 🚀