It's Friday which means that Destiny 2's unique salesman Xur has returned to the world for a limited time. Even though the exotic merchant continues to bring weapons and armor from the first year only, his arrival this week is actually more important to players than it has been in a while.

The Dawning, a holiday focused seasonal event has made its return to Destiny and its changing things up this year, replacing modes like the Sparrow Racing League with Eva Levante and her baking oven. Using various ingredients acquired through playing the game and defeating certain enemies, players can craft cookies that can be handed out to various NPCs across the game. One such item, Strange Cookies, can be handed out to Xur which not only unlocks a triumph but also goes towards finishing a unique quest.

Here's where players can find the shifty merchant and what he's selling in Destiny 2 for the weekend of December 14, 2018:

Where is Xur?

This week, Xur can be found inside his cave on Io.

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Fast travel to the location near Giant's Scar and immediately head through the building into the area with the large drill in the center. Head left through the gate and follow the edges of the zone to the top left corner of the map where Xur is hiding in a cave.

Class Armor

Many players will likely be thrilled to see what Xur has in store this week, featuring two items that are typically in high demand for their respective classes.

Claw of Ahamkara - Warlock gauntlets

Unlike the other two items, the Claws of Ahamkara can be paired with any Warlock subclass. Its exotic perk is known as The Whispers, which grants the player a second melee charge.

This isn't exactly a must-have exotic item for Warlocks as there are much better options available, but there are plenty of worse options as well. For a neutral exotic that can be used with any subclass, having a second melee attack at the ready certainly helps in most situations.

Gear Rolls:

  • Resilience OR Mobility
  • Fusion Rifle Loader, Hand Cannon Loader, Impact Induction
  • Machine Gun Scavenger OR Sniper Rifle Scavenger
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Orpheus Rigs - Hunter leg armor

Hunters get another very impressive exotic item this week with the Orpheus Rigs. These boots are constantly in demand thanks to their powerful synergy with the Nightstalker class, even after a slight nerf earlier this year. Regardless of the path used, Pathfinder or Trapper, Orpheus Rigs gives a bonus for both sides thanks to its perk, Uncanny Arrows. Each enemy tethered by Deadfall anchors will give the player more energy to get their super ability back faster.

As an item that is always in high demand for Hunter players, the Orpheus Rigs boots are an easy recommendation this week for those that don't have it.

Gear Rolls:

  • Resilience OR Mobility
  • Fusion Rifle Dexterity, Hand Cannon Dexterity, Outreach
  • Scout Rifle Scavenger OR Special Ammo Finder

Hallowfire Heart - Titan chest armor

Another very strong exotic gear piece this week, Sunbreaker Titans who enjoy throwing hammers will want to want to pick this item up. Sunfire Furnace, the item's exotic perk, improves the recharge rate of all solar abilities. Not only that but it also greatly improves ability recharge rates while the player's super meter is fully charged. This distinction is important for Titans who use a powerful ability like melting point, which can give teams an edge in a mode like Gambit.

This is another very easy item to recommend for Titan players. Better yet, Tess Everis is also selling its ornament at the Eververse store.

Fixed Gear Rolls:

  • Resilience OR Recovery
  • Unflinching Bow Aim, Unflinching Fusion Rifle Aim, Unflinching Kinetic Weapon Aim
  • Scout Rifle Reserves OR Special Ammo Finder

Exotic Weapon

This week, Xur has another auto rifle for sale. Sweet Business is a unique looking weapon as it looks like a minigun. Its exotic perk is known as Payday which grants the gun a larger magazine and increased accuracy when firing from the hip. Its secondary perk, Business Time, boosts the range and rate of fire while the trigger is held. Not only that, ammo pickups are automatically loaded into the gun.

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Sure, there are better exotics out there, but it's certainly no slouch, especially when used in certain ways. Titans using the Actium War Rigs and a rally barricade can essentially create infinite ammo for themselves. It's a great weapon to clear ads within PvE situations and deal quick damage to bosses, but has limited uses in PvP, especially when players have better options to choose from.

Here's the complete rundown of Xur's entire stock for Dec 14:

  • Hallowfire Heart (Titan chest armor) – 23 Legendary Shards
  • Orpheus Rig (Hunter leg armor) – 23 Legendary Shards
  • Claws of Ahamkara (Warlock gauntlets) – 23 Legendary Shards
  • Sweet Business (Auto Rifle) – 29 Legendary Shards
  • Fated Engram - 97 Legendary Shards
  • Five of Swords Challenge Card

Destiny 2 is out now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.