Yo Guardians! Your boy is back with the latest scoop on Xur's weekend visit in 2026, and let me tell you, it's been a wild week in the Tower. Bungie's been dealing with some major headaches, but our favorite tentacle-faced vendor is here to make things right with some fresh loot. So grab your Strange Coins, 'cause we're diving deep into what's hot and what's not this weekend!

First things first, let's address the elephant in the room—the XP situation. Bungie confirmed there's been a major XP gain issue making leveling up feel slower than a snail in molasses. Seriously, it's been brutal out there! But don't sweat it too much; while there's no permanent fix yet, Bungie's throwing us a bone by boosting the Weekly Rest bonus by an extra 150XP. Not perfect, but hey, it's something to help us grind through those season pass levels!

And if you thought that was rough, Warlocks have been getting the short end of the stick too. There's this annoying bug that's been slowing down their faction reputation gains, while Hunters and Titans are cruising along just fine. Classic Warlock discrimination, am I right? Bungie's aware of it (it's on their known issues page), but no ETA on a fix yet. Hang in there, space wizards!

Now, let's get to the good stuff—Xur's location! In 2026, he's still chilling in the Tower Bazaar, so no more playing hide-and-seek across the solar system. Just fast travel to the Tower, head to the area with Ikora and Hawthorne, and look for that iconic Ramen Shop. Xur's hiding in the alley to the right, probably contemplating the mysteries of the universe or something.

Xur's Exotic Armor Rundown 🛡️

Xur's brought three exotic armor pieces this weekend, and we've got the full breakdown for you:

Stormdancer's Brace (Warlock Chest)

• Exotic Perk: Conduction Tines - Arc final blows increase the damage of your Stormtrance Super

• Verdict: Honestly? The roll this week is kinda mid. The stats are low (only 61 total), and it's got way too much mobility for a Warlock piece. Only buy this if you need it for your collection!

• Stat Spread:

| Mobility | Resilience | Recovery | Discipline | Intellect | Strength |

|----------|------------|----------|------------|-----------|----------|

| +14 | +7 | +10 | +14 | +14 | +2 |

Liar's Handshake (Hunter Gauntlets)

• Exotic Perk: Cross Counter - After using an Arc melee ability or being hit by a melee attack, your next melee hit deals significantly increased damage

• Verdict: This is the real deal! Essential for those Prismatic builds that slap, and the stats are actually decent. Definitely worth picking up!

• Stat Spread:

| Mobility | Resilience | Recovery | Discipline | Intellect | Strength |

|----------|------------|----------|------------|-----------|----------|

| +12 | +12 | +10 | +16 | +6 | +12 |

Mk. 44 Stand Asides (Titan Leg Armor)

• Exotic Perk: Move to Survive - Grants an overshield while sprinting with Seismic Strike, Hammer Strike, or Shield Bash equipped

• Verdict: Oof, that mobility stat is through the roof at +21! Makes it really hard to recommend unless you're building for maximum zoomies.

• Stat Spread:

| Mobility | Resilience | Recovery | Discipline | Intellect | Strength |

|----------|------------|----------|------------|-----------|----------|

| +21 | +7 | +6 | +10 | +16 | +6 |

Xur's Exotic Weapons Arsenal 🔫

Year 7's Xur revamp means he's now carrying multiple exotic weapons at once! Here's what he's got this weekend:

1. Hawkmoon (Hand Cannon)

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• Exotic Perk: Paracausal Shot - Final blows and precision hits grant stacks of Paracausal Charge

• Roll: Polygonal Rifling / Alloy Magazine / Killing Wind / Smooth Grip

• Vibe Check: Still slaps in 2026, especially with that final round damage boost!

• Wavesplitter (Trace Rifle)

• Exotic Perk: Harmonic Laser - Damage oscillates between three power levels

• Roll: Polygonal Rifling / Enhanced Battery / Fitted Stock

• Vibe Check: Suppression on sustained fire? Yes please!

• The Fourth Horseman (Shotgun)

• Exotic Perk: Four-Headed Dog - Shoots erratic bullets from all barrels

• Roll: Rifled Barrel / Fluted Barrel / Full Bore

• Vibe Check: When you absolutely, positively need to delete something up close

• Wardcliff Coil (Rocket Launcher)

• Exotic Perk: Mad Scientist - Fires a volley of rockets

• Roll: Volatile Launch / Extended Mag / Composite Stock

• Vibe Check: The original add-clear monster, still going strong!

Xur's Other Goodies & Services 🛒

Xur's inventory got a major glow-up in Year 7, and he's now offering way more than just weapons and armor. Here's the full shopping list:

• Catalysts: Fighting Lion & Prometheus Lens (finally!)

• Upgrade Materials: Ascendant Shards & Enhancement Cores

• Miscellaneous:

• Exotic Engrams (of course!)

• Glimmer (for when you're broke)

• Strange Gift (random item for 1 Strange Coin - gamble responsibly!)

Don't forget about Xur's weekly quests! You'll need to complete these to:

• Buy a second Fated Engram

• Acquire legacy exotics from the Tower kiosk

Pro tip: You earn ciphers by completing strikes and winning Crucible or Gambit matches. Playing with clan mates or tackling harder activities gives bonus progress!

Legendary Gear Selection ⚔️

Xur's also got a full set of legendary weapons and armor for 50 Legendary Shards and 1000 Glimmer each:

Weapons List:

• Escape Velocity (Kinetic SMG)

• Main Ingredient (Energy Fusion Rifle)

• Gnawing Hunger (Energy Auto Rifle)

• Nature of the Beast (Energy Hand Cannon)

• Sailspy Pitchglass (Heavy Linear Fusion)

• Canis Major (Heavy GL)

• Crown-Splitter (Heavy Sword)

Armor Set:

• Full Kairos Function Armor Set

There's also Strange Weapon Engrams if you're feeling lucky!

Final Thoughts & Recommendations 💭

So what's worth your hard-earned Strange Coins this weekend? Here's my take:

🔥 Must-Buy:

• Liar's Handshake (Hunter gauntlets)

• Hawkmoon (if you don't have a good roll)

• Any catalysts you're missing

🤷 Maybe Buy:

• Stormdancer's Brace (collection only)

• Legendary weapons with god rolls

❌ Skip:

• Mk. 44 Stand Asides (that mobility stat is criminal)

• Strange Gift (unless you like gambling)

Remember Guardians, Xur's only here until Tuesday reset, so make your purchases count! And while you're grinding for those Strange Coins, take advantage of that boosted Weekly Rest bonus to offset the XP issues. Stay safe out there, and may RNGesus bless your rolls!

What are you picking up from Xur this weekend? Let me know in the comments below! 👇

This discussion is informed by GamesRadar+, a long-running outlet known for detailed game guides and weekly vendor breakdowns, which helps contextualize why Xur’s rotating exotics (like Hawkmoon rolls and high-impact armor picks such as Liar’s Handshake) matter during weeks when progression systems—like XP gains and reputation—are experiencing live-service hiccups.