As 2026 draws to a close, the enigmatic weekend merchant Xur has once again settled into his permanent residence in the Tower's Bazaar, offering his eclectic wares to the Guardians of Destiny 2. His arrival coincides with the festive return of The Dawning, where players will once again engage in the seasonal tradition of baking cookies for various NPCs. This year's community challenge promises three rare emblems as rewards for collective baking milestones, adding a layer of cooperative spirit to the holiday cheer. However, the festivities are slightly tempered by ongoing technical issues within the game. While Bungie has addressed some overpowered super abilities, a persistent bug affecting Tomb of Elders drop rate tonics—causing them to incorrectly influence weapon drops—remains under investigation. For now, Guardians' focus shifts to the curated selection of exotic and legendary gear brought by the Agent of the Nine for the weekend of December 6, 2026. This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of his location, quests, and a detailed evaluation of all available items.

Finding Xur is now a straightforward task. No longer a cosmic scavenger hunt, the vendor has taken up permanent residence in the Tower's Bazaar area. Located conveniently between the two fast travel points, Guardians can spawn in and head towards the section housing Ikora Rey and Suraya Hawthorne. Facing the popular Ramen Shop against the far wall, a small alley to the right reveals the cloaked figure of Xur, ready for business.

Xur's core functions in Year 7 remain vital for player progression. He continues to offer his weekly quest, which is essential for two key pursuits: purchasing a second Fated Engram and acquiring legacy exotic gear from the Monument to Lost Lights kiosk. Players can earn a fresh Exotic Cipher by engaging in core activities: completing Strikes or securing victories in Crucible or Gambit matches. The process is expedited by teaming up with clanmates or tackling more challenging versions of these activities, rewarding dedicated play.

Beyond quests, Xur's inventory has received a significant overhaul in Year 7, now featuring a proper reputation rank system with associated rewards and focusing options. His stock extends beyond mere armor and weapons to include valuable resources and curiosities:

• Catalysts: Vigilance Wing, Le Monarque

• Vehicle: The Xurfboard (a unique Skimmer)

• Consumables: Essentialism, Stoicism, Solipsism, or an Exotic Cipher

• Engrams: Exotic Engram, Vanguard Engram

• Materials: Ascendant Alloy, Glimmer, Enhancement Core

• Mystery Item: Strange Gift (purchasable for 1 Strange Coin)

A major quality-of-life improvement is Xur's ability to now sell multiple exotic weapons per visit. Here is the arsenal he offers for this weekend:

🔫 Exotic Weapons Breakdown

Hawkmoon (Hand Cannon)

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A fan-favorite hand cannon with a deadly, stacking perk.

• Exotic Perk: Paracausal Shot – Final blows and precision hits grant stacks of Paracausal Charge. The final round in the magazine deals massively increased damage based on stacks. Stowing the weapon on the final round forfeits the bonus.

• Roll: Smallbore / Alloy Magazine / Surplus / Heavy Grip

Sweet Business (Auto Rifle)

A high-capacity, wind-up auto rifle perfect for sustained suppression fire.

• Exotic Perk: Payday – Features a massive magazine and increased hip-fire accuracy. Picking up Special or Heavy ammo instantly reloads the weapon.

• Intrinsic Trait: Business Time – Sustained firing progressively increases the weapon's range and rate of fire.

• Roll: Polygonal Rifling / Armor Piercing Rounds / Composite Stock

Graviton Lance (Pulse Rifle)

A void-energy pulse rifle known for causing catastrophic chain reactions.

• Exotic Perk: Black Hole – The second shot in a burst tears through reality, dealing high damage with severe recoil and no damage falloff.

• Exotic Perk: Cosmology – Defeated targets explode, spawning seeking void projectiles that track nearby enemies.

• Roll: Hammer-Forged Rifling / Accurized Rounds / Fitted Stock

The Colony (Grenade Launcher)

A heavy grenade launcher that fires intelligent, tracking insectoid robots.

• Exotic Perk: Insectoid Robot Grenades – Grenades are robotic insects that chase targets and detonate on proximity. Defeating powerful combatants spawns additional robots.

• Exotic Perk: Serve the Colony – While the weapon is stowed, insectoid grenades automatically reload the magazine from reserves.

• Roll: Linear Compensator / High-Velocity Rounds / Composite Stock

🛡️ Exotic Armor Analysis

Promethium Spur (Warlock Leg Armor)

Exotic Perk: Phoenix Protocol – While in a Rift, Solar weapon final blows create a healing or empowering rift at the target's location (based on which rift you have equipped).

This week's roll is unfortunately quite poor, making it a tough sell for most Warlocks.

Stat Spread (Total: 61):

Mobility	Resilience	Recovery	Discipline	Intellect	Strength
+10	+11	+10	+9	+15	+7

Verdict: ❌ Not Recommended. The extremely low total stat roll of 61 significantly hampers build potential.

Ophidia Spathe (Hunter Chest Armor)

Exotic Perk: Scissor Fingers – Grants two charges for the Throwing Knife ability for Solar subclasses. A skilled hand can trigger a damage increase after a knife final blow.

A solid, if unspectacular, exotic that enhances Solar knife play.

Stat Spread (Total: 63):

Mobility	Resilience	Recovery	Discipline	Intellect	Strength
+20	+11	+3	+17	+2	+10

Verdict: ⚠️ Situational Pick. The roll is mediocre with a very lopsided distribution (high Mobility/Discipline, very low Recovery/Intellect). Only buy if you lack this exotic for your collection or have a specific knife-focused build.

Dunemarchers (Titan Leg Armor)

Exotic Perk: Linear Actuators – Sprinting builds up a static charge. A melee attack unleashes this charge, creating a damaging chain lightning arc that jolts enemies.

Technically the best of the three armor offerings this weekend, though that's not a high bar.

Stat Spread (Total: 64):

Mobility	Resilience	Recovery	Discipline	Intellect	Strength
+11	+11	+12	+6	+10	+14

Verdict: ✅ Decent Roll. While a 64 total is average, the stat distribution is remarkably even, with no extreme spikes or valleys. This makes the armor easier to fit into various builds without major sacrifices. A good pickup for Titans who enjoy aggressive, sprint-and-melee playstyles.

⚔️ Legendary Gear & Weaponry

All legendary items are available for the standard cost of 50 Legendary Shards and 1,000 Glimmer. Xur offers a fixed roll on each weapon and a full armor set.

Weapons Available:

• Nightshade (Kinetic Pulse Rifle)

• A Distant Pull (Kinetic Sniper Rifle)

• Tarnished Mettle (Energy Scout Rifle)

• Bug-Out Bag (Energy Submachine Gun)

• Tarantula (Heavy Linear Fusion Rifle)

• Memory Interdict (Heavy Grenade Launcher)

• Class Swords: Crown-Splitter (Titan) / Quickfang (Hunter) / Eternity's Edge (Warlock)

Additional Purchases:

• Strange Weapon Engram: A gamble for a random legendary weapon.

• Lost Pacific Armor Set: A full set of legendary armor for your chosen class.

📈 Final Recommendations & Strategy

Item	Recommendation	Reason
Exotic Cipher Quest	Highest Priority	Essential for legacy exotics and a second Fated Engram.
Graviton Lance / Hawkmoon	Strong Consideration	Excellent exotic weapon rolls with powerful, meta-relevant perks.
Dunemarchers	Good for Titans	Even stat spread makes it a flexible, build-friendly exotic.
Ophidia Spathe	For Collectors Only	Poor stat distribution limits its effectiveness.
Promethium Spur	Avoid	Abysmally low stat total makes it virtually unusable.
Legendary Weapons	Check Rolls	Worth inspecting if you need a specific weapon frame for crafting or lack a good roll.

Pro-Tip for 2026: With Xur's new reputation system, engaging with him weekly (buying items, completing his quest) increases your rank and unlocks focusing options and additional rewards. If you're chasing a specific exotic armor piece with a better stat roll, visiting Xur regularly is more important than ever. This weekend, focus on acquiring the exotic weapons if you don't have them or the cipher quest. For armor, only the Dunemarchers present a genuinely serviceable option for active use. As always, Guardians should weigh these offerings against their current arsenal and long-term build goals in this evolving chapter of Destiny 2.