Destiny players looking forward to Xûr’s weekly visit in the Tower will have to wait until next week’s April update to get excited. The mysterious vendor appeared in the Tower on Friday, April 8, with a decent collection of wares, including some that have not been seen from him in a while. Veteran players have likely seen these Exotic armor pieces several times already, but newer players may get something of value.
As previously covered, the Destiny 2.2 update will be released sometime on Tuesday, April 12. It includes weapon balance and Crucible changes, new armor and weapons with some Year One Exotics brought forward, plus new activities for Prison of Elders and a new quest line that ends with a new Strike.
Xûr can be found just outside of the Speaker’s building, next to the railing overlooking the city this weekend. Turn left as soon as you spawn in the Tower and run straight to the north part of the social space. Here’s where you can find him on the Tower map.
Exotic Gear on Sale
| Name | Type | Max Stat | Cost |
| Crest of Alpha Lupi | Titan Chest Armor | 104 Intellect | 13 Strange Coins |
| Don’t Touch Me | Hunter Gauntlets | 40 Discipline / 45 Strength | 13 Strange Coins |
| The Impossible Machines | Warlock Gauntlets | 66 Strength | 13 Strange Coins |
| Exotic Engram | Body Armor | 19 Strange Coins | |
| Legacy Engram | Year One Exotic Chest Armor | 29 Strange Coins |
Curios
| Plasma Drive | Legendary Vehicle Upgrade | 23 Strange Coins |
| “Emerald Coil” | Legendary Vehicle Upgrade | 23 Strange Coins |
| Heavy Ammo Synthesis | Ammo Synthesis 3-pack | 1 Strange Coin |
| Three of Coins | Exotic Chance Boost 5-pack | 7 Strange Coins |
| Glass Needles | Resets Exotic Stats 3-pack | 3 Strange Coins, 3 Motes of Light, 1 Exotic Shard |
For those wondering what to get, here are a few helpful hints.
Crest of Alpha Lupi
If you are a Titan and have been playing Destinysince The Taken Kinglaunched, you’ve probably already had several of these drop. If not, you are looking at the best team-focused Exotic that can be used effectively by all three Titan sub-classes. The “Keeper of the Pack” intrinsic perk gives extra Orbs of Light when using a Super ability and allows you to revive teammates quickly.
The side bonuses give a choice between extra Pulse Rifle ammo and Shotgun ammo. It also comes with the perk option for Arc Recovery or Arc Armor.
The max 104 Intellect is an excellent roll and fits all three Titan sub-classes perfectly.
Don’t Touch Me
The Don’t Touch Me Gauntlets for Hunters come with the “Defensive Reflex” signature perk that will briefly turn your character invisible when hit with a melee attack. These are best used as a defensive piece in PVE for any section where you are swarmed by enemies.
The optional perks grant a choice between “Switchblade” and “Impact Induction” for either decreased melee cool down or bonus grenade energy on melee hits. The faster reload option is between Hand Cannons and Sniper Rifles.
The 40 Discipline/45 Strength split roll doesn’t fit all that well with these Gauntlets unless your Destiny character already has a strong Strength build. Consider re-rolling for pure Strength.
The Impossible Machines
These Warlock Gauntlets are specific to the Stormcaller subclass and currently remain a must-have. The innate perk is called “Lightning Rod” and gives the subclass the “Landfall” ability perk without taking up a spot on the skill tree.
The other available perks include the choice between “Snap Discharge” for faster melee attack speed and “Impact Induction” for bonus grenade energy on melee hits. There is also the choice of faster reload speed on Hand Cannons or Shotguns.
The 66 Strength stat roll will likely need a re-roll. It will help to work in Intellect for that all important Super. Destiny players can shoot for the weapon reload preference in the process.
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