This week, Xûr is hanging out at the Tower, and Trials is live on Meltdown with The Immortal Adept SMG as this week’s Flawless weapon. Check out Xur’s inventory, Trials details, and the latest Destiny 2 news below.
View HD infographics: Xur | Trials
Next Week 𝒾𝓃 Destiny
Week 2: Aug 29 – Sept 5, 2023
- Crota’s End raid returns
- Seasonal Story continues
- Nightfall: Heist Battleground: Moon
- Crucible Rotator: Zone Control + Mayhem
- Exotic Mission: Vox Obscura
- Featured Rotators:
- Garden of Salvation raid
- Spire of the Watcher dungeon
- and more!
Have a great weekend!
Xûr, Agent of the Nine
A peddler of strange curios, Xûr’s motives are not his own. He bows to his distant masters, the nine.
Departs: Tuesday, August 29 @ 10 AM PDT
Where is Xûr?
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Exotic Armor
Cost: 23 Legendary Shards
Hunter | Titan | Warlock |
 |  |  |
Aeon Swift Exotic Gauntlets | Ursa Furiosa Exotic Gauntlets | Astrocyte Verse Exotic Helmet |
Exotic Weapon
Cost: 29 Legendary Shards
Tap icon for details | Weapon | Type |
 | Crimson | Hand Cannon |
Exotic Weapons (with Random Roll)
Cost: 125,000 Glimmer + 200 Legendary Shards + 1 Exotic Cipher + 1 Ascendant Shard
Weapon | Weapon | Random Roll | |
 | Hawkmoon | Hand Cannon | Opening Shot |
ℹ️ Dead Man’s Tale has been removed from Xur’s inventory since it drops from Presage when it is available in the Exotic Mission Rotator.
Legendary Weapons
Cost: 50 Legendary Shards + 1000 Glimmer
| Name | Type | Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Sorrow | Energy Auto Rifle | Chambered Compensator // Smallbore | Accurized Rounds // Flared Magwell | Stats for All | Tap the Trigger |
| Tripwire Canary | Energy Combat Bow | Elastic String // Polymer String | Compact Arrow Shaft // Fiberglass Arrow Shaft | Archer’s Tempo | Frenzy |
| IKELOS_HC_v1.0.3 | Energy Hand Cannon | Extended Barrel // Fluted Barrel | Extended Mag // Flared Magwell | Air Assault | Adaptive Munitions |
| Tarantula | Heavy Linear Fusion Rifle | Arrowhead Brake // Extended Barrel | Accelerated Coils // Liquid Coils | Pulse Monitor | Wellspring |
| Sailspy Pitchglass | Heavy Linear Fusion Rifle | Extended Barrel // Polygonal Rifling | Liquid Coils // Projection Fuse | Compulsive Reloader | Multikill Clip |
| Jian 7 Rifle | Energy Pulse Rifle | SRO-52 Ocular // SLO-10 Post | Alloy Magazine // Ricochet Rounds | Grave Robber | Rampage |
| Death Adder | Energy Submachine Gun | Corkscrew Rifling // Full Bore | Steady Rounds // Alloy Magazine | Dynamic Sway Reduction | Rangefinder |
Legendary Armor
Cost: 50 Legendary Shards + 1000 Glimmer
🛡️ View Armor
 Holdfast Mask Hunter Helmet |  Holdfast Titan Helmet |  Holdfast Hood Warlock Helmet |
 Holdfast Grasps Hunter Arms |  Holdfast Gauntlets Titan Arms |  Holdfast Gloves Warlock Arms |
 Holdfast Vest Hunter Chest Armor |  Holdfast Titan Chest Armor |  Holdfast Robes Warlock Chest Armor |
 Holdfast Legs Hunter Legs |  Holdfast Greaves Titan Legs |  Holdfast Boots Warlock Legs |
 Holdfast Cloak Hunter Cloak |  Holdfast Mark Titan Class Item |  Holdfast Bond Warlock Class Item |
Stats:
| Name | Type | MOB | RES | REC | DIS | INT | STR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holdfast Gauntlets | Titan Gauntlets | 18 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 63 |
| Holdfast Plate | Titan Chest Armor | 28 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 64 |
| Holdfast Mark | Titan Mark | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Holdfast Helm | Titan Helmet | 24 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 64 |
| Holdfast Greaves | Titan Leg Armor | 18 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 19 | 65 |
| Holdfast Gloves | Warlock Gauntlets | 10 | 2 | 19 | 20 | 2 | 12 | 65 |
| Holdfast Robes | Warlock Chest Armor | 17 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 18 | 6 | 64 |
| Holdfast Bond | Warlock Bond | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Holdfast Cover | Warlock Helmet | 10 | 2 | 22 | 14 | 17 | 2 | 67 |
| Holdfast Boots | Warlock Leg Armor | 2 | 10 | 22 | 10 | 20 | 2 | 66 |
| Holdfast Grips | Hunter Gauntlets | 10 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 30 | 2 | 64 |
| Holdfast Vest | Hunter Chest Armor | 6 | 23 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 63 |
| Holdfast Cloak | Hunter Cloak | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Holdfast Mask | Hunter Helmet | 2 | 12 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 19 | 65 |
| Holdfast Strides | Hunter Leg Armor | 10 | 22 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 67 |
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Trials of Osiris
Compete in an event version of Elimination. Earn as many round and match wins on a ticket as you can.
Access: Lightfall
Ends: Tuesday, August 29 @ 10 AM PDT
Access: Lightfall
Fireteam: 3-Players
Fireteam Matchmaking: Enabled
Activity Bonus: ✅ x2 Crucible Rep
When Does Trials Of Osiris Arrive?
Trials of Osiris currently starts every Friday at 10 AM (PDT) and ends on Tuesday at 10 AM (PDT). Trials is usually not available for the first month when a new season begins.
Trials of Osiris will not be live during the following:
- The first week of a new season.
- The week a new raid releases.
- Any week Iron Banner is active.
Required to Access Trials of Osiris:
✅ Power 1520+
- As of Season 21, this is Lightfall.
✅ A Passage (see below)
- Purchase from Saint-14 while Trials is active.
Please note, Expansion ownership does not transfer between platforms.
About:
- Purchase a Trials Passage to start competing in Trials of Osiris and track rounds and matches won.
- Complete Trials rounds and matches to earn Trials Ranks based on the number of round wins on your ticket and in the current match.
- Complete a Flawless Ticket to open the Lighthouse and get the weekly Adept Trials weapon, a piece of Trials armor, and a chance at unique cosmetic items.
- Complete Ranks to earn Trials Engrams.
- Trials armor always drops with high-stat packages, as well as glows if you have gone flawless.
Modes:
- Dominion (Current Mode, as of Season 21)
- To win, your team must become the last Guardian(s) standing by defeating the entire opposing team or capturing the zone.
- Dominion: A capture zone appears at the start of each round. Win the round by capturing the zone.
- Elimination: Wins can also be achieved by defeating the opposing team.
- Revives: Teammate revives are enabled.
- Classic 3v3 Elimination
- Achieve victory by eliminating all opponents in this round-based mode.
- Trials Labs: Freelance
- Solo fireteams only
- Trials Labs: Capture Zone
- Classic 3v3 elimination with a twist. 30 seconds into the first round, a flag spawns in the middle of the map. Capturing the zone guarantees that the team who captured it will win the round regardless if all players die on both sides.
Passages:
Cost: 10000 Glimmer + 15 Legendary Shards
Other
- Each class will receive Pinnacle Gear on a weekly basis.
- After opening the Chest and leaving The Lighthouse, players must complete a new Flawless Passage to return.
Passage Name | Perk | |
 | Passage of Mercy | Always available Forgives one loss per run. |
 | Passage of Ferocity | Always available Your third match win grants a bonus win. |
 | Passage of Wealth | Unlocks at 5 wins Increased Trials Rank points from reaching 3, 5, and 7 match wins on a ticket. |
 | Passage of Wisdrom | Unlocks at 7 wins Grants bonus XP from wins |
 | Passage of Confidence | Unlocks at Flawless Grants bonus rewards from Flawless Chest. |
Game Mode
- Dominion (3v3): To win, your team must become the last Guardian(s) standing by defeating the entire opposing team or capturing the zone.
- Dominion: A capture zone appears at the start of each round. Win the round by capturing the zone.
- Elimination: Wins can also be achieved by defeating the opposing team.
- Revives: Teammate revives are enabled.
Map
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Flawless Reward
 ADEPT |
The Immortal (Adept) Submachine Gun (Strand) |
View more details on our Trials of Osiris page.
TWiD Highlights
Check out the full “This week in Destiny” on the Bungie website.
Update: Hawaii Wildfire Support
In one week the community has purchased over 12,000 Mālama Maui shirts and 3,000 emblems
to help recovery efforts in Maui.
Each shirt purchase includes the in-game exclusive “Kūlike Kākou” emblem or you may purchase the emblem individually. 🌺
Emblem codes will be emailed after September 5, and shirts will start shipping in early September. All profits will go to Direct Relief. Join other Guardians to make a big difference now.
MORE
“We are offering Guardians even more ways to support Maui moving forward. All profits from the Bungie Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity Association pins on the Bungie Store between August 17 and September 10 will be donated to the campaign as well. These include:
- Everyone Can Play Collectible Pin
- Stand With Asians Collectible Pin
- Be Heard Collectible Pin
- International Women’s Day Collectible Pin
- Bungie’s Pride Collectible Pin 2.0
- Head to https://maui.bnglove.org and join your fellow Guardians in showing your support.”
-Bungie
Destiny 2 Showcase Recap
The 2023 Showcase revealed The Final Shape including the new destination called The Pale Heart, new Supers and Aspects, all new enemies such as the Subjugators, Episodes, and a look at the road ahead.
If you missed the Showcase or want to re-watch the link is below.
Watch Showcase | Showcase Recap article
Past Cosmetics
In the upcoming “Season of the Witch,” Bungie is reintroducing cosmetic items from prior Season Passes in Eververse as “Seasonal Flashbacks.” These items will be accessible in weeks 4, 5, and 6, commencing with Season of the Worthy’s collection. Bungie is exploring the return of additional Seasonal items prompted by player feedback. Expect further announcements.
Featured Quests
Destiny 2’s latest update introduces Featured Quests. Here’s a rundown:
- New players begin with only one quest visible, unlocking more as they progress through content.
- Returning players who took a break might have a few active quests, with the number depending on their time away.
- Players who have been active recently will have multiple ongoing quests due to their recent in-game activity.
- Quests can now be launched directly from the Featured Quests screen, allowing players to start adventures without using the Director.
New Strand Aspects
Titan: Banner of War
Hunter: Whirling Maelstrom
Warlock: Weavewalk
New Emblems
Check out new emblems created for Movie of the Week, Art of the Week, and Fashion contests.
Art of the Week emblem – Belle Epoque
Movie of the week emblem – 24 FPS
Fashion Contest emblem – Felis Galaxias
Loadouts Disabled
@BungieHelp provided an update regarding Loadouts:
A temporary fix to re-enable Loadouts is targeted to be released next week. This temporary fix will not pull items from your vault.
📢 If you’re a Destiny 2 content creator wanting to collaborate with Bungie, complete the form at destinythegame.com/creators.
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Crota’s End Raid Launch
Crota’s End Raid
Launches: Friday, September 1 at 10 AM PDT
Contest Mode Changes:
Bungie tuned Contest Mode in Crota’s End to keep launch event challenging compared to players’ improving abilities.
- Increased the cap of player outgoing damage vs. combatants. Keep in mind that the incoming damage cap did not change.
- Some enemies will gain elemental shields.
- All enemies will be more aggressive than in the previous Contest Mode.
Contest Mode Rules:
- Contest Mode will be enabled for 48 hours.
- You will need to be at 1790 Power to be at the cap for all of the encounters to take the raid on.
- Clearing the raid with Contest Mode active is the first step to access the Challenge Mode in the Director and the special Superior Swordplay Triumph with the challenges for each encounter.
- To complete the Superior Swordplay triumph, a fireteam must complete a curated list of challenges in this Challenge Mode and claim the triumph to snag that World First title and that sweet, sweet belt.
- To enforce the Triumph requirements in Challenge Mode, your fireteam will wipe if you fail the success conditions during any encounter.
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