Destiny 2: Xur's Latest Exotic Gear and Weapon Picks for April 19

Discover Xur's whereabouts in Destiny 2, explore the exotic and legendary items available, and decide if any are worth your hard-earned shards.
Destiny 2: Xur's Latest Exotic Gear and Weapon Picks for April 19

Highlights

  • Xur presents a fresh selection of exotic and legendary equipment, focusing on Warlock, Hunter, and Titan exotics, alongside the unique Skyburner's Oath scout rifle.
  • Warlocks can acquire Starfire Protocol, Hunters have access to the Fr0st-EE5 boots, while Titans can purchase Ursa Furiosa.
  • Locate Xur on Nessus at his usual spot within Watcher's Grave.

Xur has made his return to Destiny 2 once more, showcasing a new array of exotic and legendary gear for a limited period. Week 2 of the Into The Light event in Destiny 2 welcomed two additions to the BRAVE Arsenal with The Mountaintop grenade launcher and Midnight Coup hand cannon now up for grabs. Players are already on the hunt for the perfect roll on each weapon, as they feature a mix of new and returning perks to choose from.

Alongside refreshing content in week 2, Bungie also shared upcoming changes to enhance the Onslaught mode's rewards for players tackling all 50 waves in Destiny 2. To encourage longer stays, Bungie is boosting the likelihood of an extra weapon drop at the end of each round, with the odds escalating slightly with each wave until the drop finally occurs. Moreover, completing all 50 waves guarantees a weapon drop, ensuring players can earn at least 2 guaranteed BRAVE Arsenal weapons on Normal or Legend difficulty.

Meanwhile, the weekend heralds the arrival of Xur with a brand-new assortment of exotics and legendary gear for Destiny 2 enthusiasts over the coming days. Follow this guide for his current weekend location, updates on his exotic cipher quest, and a breakdown of all the exotic and legendary gear he has on offer for the weekend of April 19, 2024.

Where to Find Xur?

For the next few days, players can track down Xur on Nessus.

Simply fast travel to Watcher's Grave on Nessus and head north within the zone. Xur can be spotted standing on one of the massive branches of a gigantic tree on the right side of the path.

Destiny 2 Class Armor and Exotic Cipher

Xur's duties persist in offering the usual weekly quests, exotics, and legendary gear. These quests not only enable the purchase of a second fated engram but are also essential for obtaining legacy exotic gear from the Tower kiosk. By completing strikes and triumphing in crucible or gambit matches, players can earn a new cipher. Additional points are awarded for playing with clan members or conquering more challenging activities.

Xur's Exotic Armor

Starfire Protocol - Warlock chest armor

Exotic Perk:

  • Fusion Harness - Fusion Grenades gain an extra charge and regenerate from empowered weapon damage, with empowered weapon final blows providing additional energy. Defeating foes with Fusion Grenades generates Rift energy.

This week, Warlocks can enjoy the highest roll with Starfire Protocol boasting an impressive 32 Recovery stat. This alone may justify the purchase, although it mainly caters to Fusion Grenade enthusiasts.

Stat Values (69 Total):

  • Mobility +2
  • Resilience +3
  • Recovery +32
  • Discipline +12
  • Intellect +8
  • Strength +12

Fr0st-EE5 - Hunter leg armor

Exotic Perk:

  • Rapid Cooldown - Enhanced grenade, melee, and dodge regeneration while sprinting. Sprinting boosts your dodge speed.

An average roll for an underutilized exotic, the Fr0st-EE5 requires continuous sprinting to experience its effects, which may not be ideal for higher difficulty encounters. This makes it a less compelling choice.

Stat Values (64 Total):

  • Mobility +12
  • Resilience +16
  • Recovery +6
  • Discipline +18
  • Intellect +2
  • Strength +10

Ursa Furiosa - Titan gauntlets

Exotic Perk:

  • Ursine Guard - Enhanced movement speed while guarding when Sentinel Shield is active. Damage taken while guarding converts to Super energy upon the shield's expiration.

Finally, a Titan exotic without a mobility spike. With an overall rating of 65, Ursa Furiosa is decent but no longer a top contender on the list of best Titan exotics. Nevertheless, the roll is solid, making it a worthy alternative purchase.

Stat Values (65 Total):

  • Mobility +2
  • Resilience +12
  • Recovery +18
  • Discipline +2
  • Intellect +11
  • Strength +20

Xur's Exotic Weapon

Another frequently featured exotic in Xur's inventory, the Skyburner's Oath is a unique scout rifle capable of firing as a fully automatic weapon and launching slug rounds. It proves particularly effective against the Cabal, making it a viable option in such encounters. However, it falls short when compared to the current meta exotic choices.

Weapon Perks:

  • Slug Rifle - Fires explosive slugs. Slugs travel quickly and straight when aiming down sights, while firing from the hip results in a larger explosion applying Scorch to the target.
  • For the Empire - Fully automatic weapon that deals extra damage to Cabal and pierces Phalanx shields.
  • Extended Barrel
  • Extended Mag
  • Short-Action Stock

Hawkmoon Hand Cannon Perks

Currently, Xur only offers Hawkmoon with randomized rolls, but its availability will be limited once Harbinger is added to the Exotic Mission Rotator, allowing the hand cannon to become craftable. Here are the perks on Xur's Hawkmoon this weekend:

Hawkmoon Rolls:

  • Arrowhead Brake
  • Alloy Magazine
  • Snapshot Sights
  • Heavy Grip

Below is the complete lineup of Xur's exotic inventory in Destiny 2 for April 19, 2024:

  • Starfire Protocol (Warlock chest armor) – 23 Legendary Shards
  • Fr0st-EE5 (Hunter leg armor) – 23 Legendary Shards
  • Ursa Furiosa (Titan gauntlets) – 23 Legendary Shards
  • Skyburner's Oath (Scout Rifle) - 29 Legendary Shards
  • Hawkmoon (Hand Cannon) - 125,000 Glimmer, 200 Legendary Shards, 1 Exotic Cipher, 1 Ascendant Shard
  • Exotic Engram - 97 Legendary Shards/1 Exotic Cipher
  • A Question - Exotic Cipher Quest

Xur's Destiny 2 Legendary Armor Set and Weapons

Xur's Collection of Legendary Armor and Weapons. Each item costs 50 Legendary Shards and 1000 Glimmer.

  • Legal Action II (Kinetic Pulse Rifle)
  • Under Your Skin (Energy Combat Bow)
  • Jian 7 Rifle (Energy Pulse Rifle)
  • Brigand's Law (Energy Sidearm)
  • Death Adder (Energy Submachine Gun)
  • Tarantula (Heavy Linear Fusion Rifle)
  • Corsair's Wrath (Heavy Machine Gun)
  • Holdfast Armor Set