Xur has touched down once again, bringing a fresh cache of exotic gear and surprises for Guardians looking to power up before next week’s reset. Here’s where to find the mysterious merchant from April 14 to 18, and what rare items he’s offering this time.
Here is where to find Xur in Destiny 2, and what he is selling.
Xur location this week, April 14 to 18
Xur is set up in the Tower Hangar from April 14 to 18, so spawn in at the Courtyard and head left into the Hangar, then take another left up the stairs to reach his usual catwalk. During this visit you can browse his rotating stock of Exotic armor for each class, a featured Exotic weapon, an Exotic Engram, and a spread of Legendary weapons and armor suited for both PvE and PvP builds. This is a good week to spend your Legendary Shards if you are chasing stat-rolled armor pieces or filling out missing Exotics, so make sure to stop by before the weekly reset removes his current inventory.
This week, you can find Xur in the Tower, hanging out on the back stairs of the Hangar.
Xur inventory: What is Xur selling this week?
Xur’s latest inventory brings a mix of powerful gear and standout Exotics for Guardians aiming to fine-tune their builds this week. He’s offering the exotic weapon The Colony, alongside class-specific armor: Hallowfire Heart for Titans, Raiden Flux for Hunters, and Crown of Tempests for Warlocks. Each piece rolls with varying stats, so checking individual attributes before purchasing is wise. Players can also browse his collection of Legendary weapons and armor for additional loadout options between April 14 and 18.
Xur is selling the following this week:
- Black Talon, Solar hand cannon: 29 Legendary Shards
- Shards of Galanor, Hunter chest: 23 Legendary Shards
- Antaeus Wards, Titan helmet: 23 Legendary Shards
- Verity’s Brow, Warlock legs: 23 Legendary Shards
- Exotic Engram: 97 Legendary Shards (you can now purchase a second with an Exotic Cipher)
- Exotic Cipher quest: free
As of Season of the Risen and The Witch Queen, Xur sells a random roll of both Hawkmoon and Dead Man’s Tale each week.
Here’s what he’s selling this weekend:
- Hawkmoon, Kinetic hand cannon (Hip-Fire Grip): 125,000 Glimmer, 200 Legendary Shards, Exotic Cipher, Ascendant Shard
- Dead Man’s Tale, Kinetic scout rifle (Snapshot Sights): 125,000 Glimmer, 200 Legendary Shards, Exotic Cipher, Ascendant Shard
As of Season of the Lost, Xur also sells a collection of old armor and weapons – similar to Banshee-44 and Ada-1. Usually, these items are difficult to find and from seasons long past. Each item (whether armor or weapon) costs only 1,000 Glimmer and 50 Legendary Shards.
Xur’s Legendary inventory this week consists of the following:
- Firefright, Kinetic auto rifle
- Royal Chase, Void scout rifle
- Enigma’s Draw, Kinetic sidearm
- Brigand’s Law, Arc sidearm
- Distant Tumulus, Solar sniper rifle
- Planck’s Stride, Arc machine gun
- Bad Omens, Void Rocket Launcher
- Season of the Hunt armor set
Xur’s items drop at a power level similar to that of your character.
What is worth buying from Xur this week?
Xur offers a strong Exotic engram and Legacy’s Oath for Strand builds this week, both at solid value. Skip the Dead Man’s Tale if you own it already, but grab the new class armor if it rolls good stats. Monadic armor pieces tempt Fated Engram chasers, while Young Ahamkara’s Spine remains a Hunter melee staple. Check stats before committing Strange Coins.
Here’s some more specific advice on Xur’s wares this week, April 14 to 18:
Black Talon
Black Talon returns as one of Xur’s featured Exotic weapons this week. This Void sword fires ranged projectiles with its heavy attack, making it useful for both close and mid-range combat. Its perks allow for strong burst damage and quick follow-ups, especially against grouped enemies or in Gambit encounters. For Guardians who enjoy versatile melee playstyles, this weapon remains a fun and powerful choice to keep in rotation.
Black Talon is a powerful Exotic sword from the Forsaken expansion. Its Exotic perk, Crow’s Wings, allows it to fire a Void projectile after two subsequent heavy attacks. Its trait, Tireless Blade, regenerates ammo on certain powerful attack kills.
Black Talon is a very powerful sword right now. Adding a ranged attack to a sword takes away a lot of the weapon type’s usual danger. Instead of slamming your blade into enemies in their face, you can blast at them from a safe distance. If you don’t have Black Talon, you should add it to your collection.
Shares of Galanor
Shares of Galanor appeared on Xur’s inventory this week, offering Guardians a chance to acquire the exotic chest armor for Warlocks. Known for its ability to generate Orbs of Light through melee kills, it pairs well with builds focused on ability spam and crowd control. Priced at 23 Legendary Shards, this piece stands out for PvE activities where sustained energy management proves key.
The Shards of Galanor gauntlets are a shadow of what they once were, following some serious nerfs. Shards’ Exotic perk is Sharp Edges, which refunds Super energy depending on how many blades you hit with the Blade Barrage ability. The Super refund is capped, so you’ll never get the entire thing back. If you love Blade Barrage, it’s a great way to Super a bit more often when you’re playing Strikes or Crucible matches. If you’re a Hunter, don’t miss out on these gauntlets.
Xur’s roll this week comes with 63 total stats.
Antaeus Wards
Xûr offers Antaeus Wards, Titan boots with 3 Mobility, 19 Resilience, 10 Recovery, 6 Discipline, 6 Intellect, and 18 Strength for a total of 62 stats. Their Reflective Vents perk activates a frontal shield on slide, sending incoming projectiles back at attackers. This setup shines in close-range Titan rushes, turning shotgun duels and ability spam into Guardian advantages despite a tight timing window.
Antaeus Wards is an Exotic from the Forsaken expansion. Its main perk is Reflective Vents. When you slide, Antaeus Wards project a shield in front of you. Any projectiles that hit the shield reflect back at their owner. Every deflection grants you Super energy. These boots are powerful in the right situation, but nerfs have kept them average at best.
Xur’s roll this week comes with 62 total stats.
Verity’s Brow
Xûr stands atop Verity’s Brow in Neomuna, staring out from the curved overlook near the switchback path. Climb the stairs from the Pouka Pond fast travel point, then follow the trail up to the highest vantage. His weekly stock includes the Fatebringer hand cannon, Loreley Splendor helm for Titans, and Boots of the Assembler for Warlocks, plus three Exotic engrams and Legacy gear like the Hung Jury SR4 scout rifle.
This Verity’s Brow Warlock helmet is fairly mediocre. Its exotic perk is The Fourth Magic, which causes your energy weapon kills to regenerate grenade energy for you and your nearby allies. This perk is fine and always useful. However, when compared to many of the other Warlock exotics out there – Crown of Tempests, Geomag Stabilizers, Chromatic Fire, etc. – there is almost no situation where this helmet is worth using.
Xur’s roll this week comes with 60 total stats.
Exotic Cipher quest
Exotic Cipher quest requires completing the Monument to Lost Lights questline from Starhorse in the EDZ, then purchasing an Exotic Engram or Cipher from Xur with 200 Legendary Shards. Finish it by using the Cipher at the Monument to claim your Exotic armor or weapon. Check Xur’s spot this week to grab the Cipher if you lack one.
Starting in Beyond Light, Xur has a new quest for an Exotic Cipher. The Exotic Cipher lets you buy old Exotics from the Monuments to Lost Light kiosk in the Tower. You’ll need these items and some other currencies to pick up Exotics like Heir Apparent and Truth.
Are Black Talon and Shards of Galanor good in current meta
Black Talon performs well in the current Destiny 2 meta, particularly after recent buffs in late 2025 for the Renegades expansion. It now features suppression on heavy attacks, improved heavy ammo regeneration, and strong synergy with Void builds like Foetracer or Gyrfalcon’s Spirit of Foetracer, making it excellent for close-range burst damage and debuffing in raids or high-end content.
Shards of Galanor is situational but viable for Solar Hunter builds focused on Blade Barrage spam. Its rework refunds up to 50% super energy on hits/kills (with throwing knives granting 2.5-5% per kill), pairing well with Hands-On for rapid super cycling in add-clear scenarios like strikes, Gambit, or specific raid encounters (e.g., Confluxes), though it’s less optimal for GMs or Master raids where safer options dominate.
Meta Comparison
| Exotic | Strengths | Weaknesses | Best Use Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Talon | High burst DPS, suppression/debuffs, Void synergies | Ammo-limited as Heavy sword | Raids (e.g., day-one), Void Hunter/Titan builds |
| Shards of Galanor | Super energy refund, Blade Barrage looping | Niche Solar focus, risky in endgame | Strikes, Gambit, ad-clear dungeons |
Best builds for Black Talon in PvE
Black Talon excels in current Destiny 2 PvE metas due to its recent buffs, offering suppression on heavy attacks, ranged projectiles, and strong synergy with Void debuff builds across classes.
Hunter Builds
Gyrfalcon’s Aspect (Spirit of the Foetracer) is top-tier for volatile rounds on finishers, paired with Stylish Executioner aspect for weaken on finishers, Marksman Dodge for ammo pickup/healing (Two-Tails armor set), and Trapper’s Ambush for invis. Fragments: Reprisal, Harvest, Persistence, Starvation. Weapons: Void SMG (e.g., Titled Title) kinetic, GL3 energy for artifact synergy. Stats: 100 Resilience, 200 Discipline. Super: Quiver Hunter with Orpheus Rigs for tether debuffs.
Titan Builds
Void 3.0 setup with Stronghold for overshield on sword kills, Bastion Shield for safety, and artifact perks like Volatile Rounds/Sword Storm. Fragments emphasize Resilience (80-100) for cooldowns. Pair with Gyrfalcon-inspired Void energy (e.g., sniper or GL) and Heartshadow if swapping. Focus: Aggressive sword play with heavy attacks for suppress/weaken stacks via catalyst (33% damage bonus on triple debuffs).
Warlock Builds
Nova Bomb or Vortex with grenade debuffs (weaken), using Black Talon for suppression in rotations. Emphasizes devour from Void breaches/orbs, invis on finishers (Echo of Obscurity), and ammo efficiency. Ideal for solo clears like Hefnd dungeon.
Key Synergies Table
| Class | Core Aspects/Fragments | Weapons/Mods | Playstyle
