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{{Quote|I have a clear purpose. I cannot explain it. Forgive me.|Xûr}} | {{Quote|I have a clear purpose. I cannot explain it. Forgive me.|Xûr}} | ||
'''Xûr'''<ref name = "Xur"/> is a vendor who sells Exotic items in exchange for [[Strange Coin]]s in ''[[Destiny]]'', and in exchange for Legendary Shards in ''[[Destiny 2]]''. In ''Destiny'', he only appears from Friday to Sunday, while in ''Destiny 2'' he appears from Friday to the weekly reset on Tuesdays.<ref>''' | '''Xûr'''<ref name = "Xur"/> is a vendor who sells Exotic items in exchange for [[Strange Coin]]s in ''[[Destiny]]'', and in exchange for Legendary Shards in ''[[Destiny 2]]''. In ''Destiny'', he only appears from Friday to Sunday, while in ''Destiny 2'' he appears from Friday to the weekly reset on Tuesdays.<ref>'''[[Grimoire]]''': ''[[Grimoire:Allies#Agent of the IX|Agent of the IX]]''</ref><ref name = "Xur">[http://destinynews.net/xur-agent-nine/ '''Destiny News.net''' - ''Xûr, Agent of the Nine'']</ref> In ''Destiny'', Xûr appears randomly at one of six locations in the [[Tower]] or one location in the [[Vestian Outpost]]. In ''Destiny 2'', his location varies every week, appearing in one of three places: at the [[Watcher's Grave]] on [[Nessus]], the [[Tower (Destiny 2)#Hangar|Hangar]] in the [[Tower (Destiny 2)|New Tower]], or at the [[Winding Cove]] in the [[European Dead Zone]]. In ''The Final Shape'', he has a shop in the Tower Bazaar, and he accepts Strange Coins once again. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Xûr's coming and going depends on the planetary alignments, as he hails from the [[Jovians]], a place beyond even the [[Reef]], past the asteroid belt, which the [[Guardian]]s have yet to adequately explore. He is subservient to [[Nine|the Nine]], the enigmatic rulers of the Jovians. | Xûr's coming and going depends on the planetary alignments, as he hails from the [[Jovians]], a place beyond even the [[Reef]], past the asteroid belt, which the [[Guardian]]s have yet to adequately explore. He is subservient to [[Nine|the Nine]], the enigmatic rulers of the Jovians. | ||
Xûr claims that his will is not his own and that he is in complete servitude to [[Nine|The Nine]]. | Xûr claims that his will is not his own, and that he is in complete servitude to [[Nine|The Nine]]. It is important to note that he is not one of them. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Xûr first appeared in the Tower after the end of the [[Great Ahamkara Hunt]]. [[Cryptarch]] [[Lavinia Garcia Umr Tawil]] speculated that the Nine had previously made use of the [[Ahamkara]] for their paracausal abilities, and had sent Xûr to interact with the Guardians for similar reasons.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/3/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Drifter]] - [[Lore:Dust|Dust]]: [[Lore:Dust#The Bone|The Bone]]''</ref> | Xûr first appeared in the Tower after the end of the [[Great Ahamkara Hunt]]. [[Cryptarch]] [[Lavinia Garcia Umr Tawil]] speculated that the Nine had previously made use of the [[Ahamkara]] for their paracausal abilities, and had sent Xûr to interact with the Guardians for similar reasons.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/3/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Drifter]] - [[Lore:Dust|Dust]]: [[Lore:Dust#The Bone|The Bone]]''</ref> | ||
Xûr was once confronted by the former Guardian [[Orin]], who was sent by [[Mara Sov]] to investigate the Nine's role in the disappearance of [[Sjur Eido]]. Xûr asked Orin to "forgive [[The Nine|them]]" while she crushed his windpipe and further interrogated him. After being freed from Orin's grasp, he reached into his robes to reveal a silver jar. Misinterpreting Xûr's actions as a sign of hostility, Orin struck the Agent in the chest with her war hammer, sending him flying, and breaking his spine. Xûr survived but acquired a permanently hunched posture due to the blow.<ref | Xûr was once confronted by the former Guardian [[Orin]], who was sent by [[Mara Sov]] to investigate the Nine's role in the disappearance of [[Sjur Eido]]. Xûr asked Orin to "forgive [[The Nine|them]]" while she crushed his windpipe and further interrogated him. After being freed from Orin's grasp, he reached into his robes to reveal a silver jar. Misinterpreting Xûr's actions as a sign of hostility, Orin struck the Agent in the chest with her war hammer, sending him flying, and breaking his spine. Xûr survived but acquired a permanently hunched posture due to the blow.<ref>''Bungie (2019/3/8)'', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Drifter]] - [[Lore:Ecdysis|Ecdysis]]: [[Lore:Ecdysis#Debt|Debt]]''</ref> | ||
It is possible that Xûr, along with [[The Nine]], were responsible for releasing [[Skolas, Kell of Kells|Skolas]] from his prison after he was given to them.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends & Mysteries|Legends & Mysteries]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends & Mysteries#Mystery: The Fate of Skolas|Mystery: The Fate of Skolas]]''</ref> | It is possible that Xûr, along with [[The Nine]], were responsible for releasing [[Skolas, Kell of Kells|Skolas]] from his prison after he was given to them.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] - [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends & Mysteries|Legends & Mysteries]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends & Mysteries#Mystery: The Fate of Skolas|Mystery: The Fate of Skolas]]''</ref> | ||
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==Wares in Destiny 2== | ==Wares in Destiny 2== | ||
Before [[Forsaken]], Xûr appeared either in a predefined spot within that week's chosen [[Flashpoint]] [[Destination]], or else in the [[Tower (Destiny 2)|Tower]], if a DLC Destination was selected. Since then, he still appears in one of his predefined spots, which is randomly selected among all base ''[[Destiny 2]]'' [[Destination]]s. As of [[Beyond Light]], this location is limited to the Tower, the [[European Dead Zone]], and [[Nessus]]. | Before [[Forsaken]], Xûr appeared either in a predefined spot within the that week's chosen [[Flashpoint]] [[Destination]], or else in the [[Tower (Destiny 2)|Tower]], if a DLC Destination was selected. Since then, he still appears in one of his predefined spots, which is randomly selected among all base ''[[Destiny 2]]'' [[Destination]]s. As of [[Beyond Light]], this location is limited to the Tower, the [[European Dead Zone]], and [[Nessus]]. | ||
Instead of [[Strange Coin|Strange Coins]], he accepts [[Legendary Shard|Legendary Shards]]. Each week, his available stock of Exotics is randomized, and includes one random armor piece for each class, a random weapon, a special 'fated' or 'isochronal' exotic engram that is guaranteed to decrypt into an as-yet | Instead of [[Strange Coin|Strange Coins]], he accepts [[Legendary Shard|Legendary Shards]]. Each week, his available stock of Exotics is randomized, and includes one random armor piece for each class, a random weapon, a special 'fated' or 'isochronal' exotic engram that is guaranteed to decrypt into an as-yet undiscovered '''non-quest''' armor ''or'' weapon, and assorted other items. If all suitable exotic armor and weapons have been discovered, a new roll of armor for the player's current class is decrypted instead. | ||
In [[Season of the Lost]], Xûr began to offer a selection of Legendary weapons introduced in previous seasons, including older [[Trials of Osiris]] and [[Nightfall]] weapons, in addition to a random set of vaulted armor. As of [[The Witch Queen]], he will also sell one random roll | In [[Season of the Lost]], Xûr began to offer a selection of Legendary weapons introduced in previous seasons, including older [[Trials of Osiris]] and [[Nightfall]] weapons, in addition to a random set of vaulted armor. As of [[The Witch Queen]], he will also sell one random roll each of vaulted exotic weapons that feature them. His entire current inventory can be found [https://www.light.gg/db/vendors/2190858386/x%C3%BBr/ here]. | ||
In [[The Final Shape]], he accepts Strange Coins again and has a reputation track. Spending Strange Coins | In [[The Final Shape]], he accepts Strange Coins once again, and he also has a reputation track. Spending Strange Coins causes reputation with Xûr. He also began selling Exotic catalysts for weapons prior to the release of the Witch Queen expansion and allowing players to obtain a buff called Strange Favor after spending 47 Strange Coins. He has set up a permanent shop inside the Tower Bazaar, so he no longer travels between destinations. | ||
===Former Wares (Destiny)=== | ===Former Wares (Destiny)=== | ||
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* "''When my mission here is done, the Nine will send for me''." | * "''When my mission here is done, the Nine will send for me''." | ||
* "''I am merely a trash collector for the Nine''." | * "''I am merely a trash collector for the Nine''." | ||
* "''I came for the Light, perhaps. To'' understand ''the Light''." | * "''I came for the Light, perhaps. To'' understand ''the Light''." <ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny''</ref> | ||
* "''You must stop eating salted popcorn''." | * "''You must stop eating salted popcorn''." | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Xûr is voiced by [[Wikipedia:Fred Tatasciore|Fred Tatasciore]]. | *Xûr is voiced by [[Wikipedia:Fred Tatasciore|Fred Tatasciore]]. | ||
*The Emissary states that Xûr is a prototype. | *The Emissary states that Xûr is a prototype. | ||
*Xûr has sold the famous [[exotic]] [[Rocket Launcher]] [[Gjallarhorn]] on three occasions, twice in Year 1 of [[Destiny]] and once during [[Episode: Revenant]] of [[Destiny 2]]. The first was during the second week he was available to purchase from. However, many people didn't buy it due to either a lack of knowledge or lack of [[Strange Coin]]s. | *Xûr has sold the famous [[exotic]] [[Rocket Launcher]] [[Gjallarhorn]] on three occasions, twice in Year 1 of [[Destiny]] and once during [[Episode: Revenant]] of [[Destiny 2]]. The first was during the second week he was available to purchase from. However, many people didn't buy it due to either a lack of knowledge or lack of [[Strange Coin]]s. | ||
*There was once a bug in Xûr's code that caused him to not sell Three of Coins for a few weeks during [[Rise of Iron]]. | *There was once a bug in Xûr's code that caused him to not sell Three of Coins for a few weeks during [[Rise of Iron]]. | ||
*There is a fan theory that Xûr's presence in the [[Tower]] may not be beneficial, despite him outfitting [[Guardian]]s with [[Exotic]] wares. Some fans believe that Xûr is in the [[Tower]] to gather intelligence for his [[The Nine|superiors]]. | *There is a fan theory that Xûr's presence in the [[Tower]] may not be beneficial, despite him outfitting [[Guardian]]s with [[Exotic]] wares. Some fans believe that Xûr is in the [[Tower]] to gather intelligence for his [[The Nine|superiors]]. | ||
*Before ''Destiny 2'' patch 2.0.0, a symbol for Xûr was displayed in the area he was present in. This has now been removed and makes it harder for players to find him. | *Before ''Destiny 2'' patch 2.0.0, a symbol for Xûr was displayed in the area he was present in. This has now been removed and makes it harder for players to find him. | ||
*The reason for Xûr's odd posture and voice is explained in the [[Lore:Ecdysis|Ecdysis]] lore book, wherein [[Orin]] finds him in a sublunar cavern and "crushes his windpipe" before hitting him with her war hammer, which warped his spine, so that "he will never stand straight again." | *The reason for Xûr's odd posture and voice is explained in the [[Lore:Ecdysis|Ecdysis]] lore book, wherein [[Orin]] finds him in a sublunar cavern and "crushes his windpipe" before hitting him with her war hammer, which warped his spine, so that "he will never stand straight again." | ||
*Xûr received a slight visual update following the release of ''Destiny 2'', with the symbol of [[The Nine]] now visible on the torso of his robes, which are also now less baggy. | *Xûr received a slight visual update following the release of ''Destiny 2'', with the symbol of [[The Nine]] now visible on the torso of his robes, which are also now less baggy. | ||
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