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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, Agent of the Nine'''<ref name = "Xur"/> is a vendor who sells [[Rarity#Exotic|extremely rare goods]] in exchange for [[Strange Coin]]s in | '''Xûr, Agent of the Nine'''<ref name = "Xur"/> is a vendor who sells [[Rarity#Exotic|extremely rare goods]] in exchange for [[Strange Coin]]s in [[Destiny]], and in exchange for Legendary Shards in [[Destiny 2]]. He only appears on weekends from Friday to Sunday.<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, Xûr's location varies every week. He can appear at the [[Imperial Barge]] on [[Nessus]], the [[Hangar]] in the [[Tower (Destiny 2)|New Tower]], [[Io]], [[Titan (moon)|Titan]] and the [[European Dead Zone]]. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Xûr's coming and going depends on the planetary alignments, as he hails from the [[Jovians]], a place beyond even [[The Reef]] that the | Xûr's coming and going depends on the planetary alignments, as he hails from the [[Jovians]], a place beyond even [[The Reef]] that the Guardians have yet to adequately explore. He is subservient to [[Nine|the Nine]], enigmatic rulers of the Jovians, the section of the Solar System past the asteroid belt. | ||
Xûr claims that his will is not his own, and he is in complete servitude to [[Nine|The Nine.]] It is important to note that he is not one of them. | Xûr claims that his will is not his own, and he is in complete servitude to [[Nine|The Nine.]] It is important to note that he is not one of them. | ||
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It is possible that Xûr, along with [[The Nine]], are responsible for releasing [[Skolas, Kell of Kells|Skolas]] from his prison after he was given to them.<ref>'''[[Grimoire]]''': ''[[Grimoire:Allies/Legends_&_Mysteries#Mystery:_The_Fate_of_Skolas|Mystery: The Fate of Skolas]]''</ref> | It is possible that Xûr, along with [[The Nine]], are responsible for releasing [[Skolas, Kell of Kells|Skolas]] from his prison after he was given to them.<ref>'''[[Grimoire]]''': ''[[Grimoire:Allies/Legends_&_Mysteries#Mystery:_The_Fate_of_Skolas|Mystery: The Fate of Skolas]]''</ref> | ||
==Wares in Destiny== | ==Wares in Destiny== | ||
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Every week, the available stock is chosen at random. Note that Xûr will not sell both an Exotic weapon and a Legacy Engram during the same visit, only one or the other. | Every week, the available stock is chosen at random. Note that Xûr will not sell both an Exotic weapon and a Legacy Engram during the same visit, only one or the other. | ||
*Exotic Armor (one for each class) - | *Exotic Armor (one for each class) - 13 Strange Coins | ||
*Exotic Weapon - | *Exotic Weapon - 23 Strange Coins (all weapon types) | ||
*Legacy Weapon Engram - | *Legacy Weapon Engram - 31 Strange Coins | ||
*Legacy Armor Engram - 29 Strange Coins | *Legacy Armor Engram - 29 Strange Coins | ||
*Exotic Armor Engram - 19 Strange Coins | *Exotic Armor Engram - 19 Strange Coins | ||
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==Wares in Destiny 2== | ==Wares in Destiny 2== | ||
Until [[Forsaken]], Xûr appeared either in a predefined spot within the [[Destination]] chosen as that week's [[Flashpoint]], or else the [[Tower (Destiny 2)|Tower]] if a DLC Destination was selected. Since then, he | Until [[Forsaken]], Xûr appeared either in a predefined spot within the [[Destination]] chosen as that week's [[Flashpoint]], or else the [[Tower (Destiny 2)|Tower]] if a DLC Destination was selected. Since then, he now appears in one of his predefined spots, but randomly selected from all base ''[[Destiny 2]]'' [[Destination]]s. Instead of [[Strange Coin]]s, he accepts [[Legendary Shard]]s. After Each week, his available stock of Exotics is randomized; he offers one random armor piece for each class, a random weapon, a special 'fated' or 'isochronal' engram that is guaranteed to decrypt into an as-yet undiscovered '''non-quest''' armor ''or'' weapon, and assorted other items. | ||
===Former Wares=== | === Former Wares === | ||
*Fated/Isochronal Engram (one per weekend per account) - 97 Legendary Shards | *Fated/Isochronal Engram (one per weekend per account) - 97 Legendary Shards | ||
*[[Three of Coins]] - 31 Legendary Shards | *[[Three of Coins]] - 31 Legendary Shards | ||
===Current Wares=== | === Current Wares === | ||
*[[Exotic]] Armor (one for each class) - 23 Legendary Shards | *[[Exotic]] Armor (one for each class) - 23 Legendary Shards | ||
*Exotic Weapon - 29 Legendary Shards | *Exotic Weapon - 29 Legendary Shards | ||
*Exotic Engram (one per weekend per account) - 97 Legendary Shards | *Exotic Engram (one per weekend per account) - 97 Legendary Shards | ||
* | *[[Five of Swords]]-9 [[Legendary Shards]] | ||
*[[Invitations of the Nine]] - 9 Legendary shards | |||
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==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
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===''Destiny 2''=== | ===''Destiny 2''=== | ||
*'' | *''“The heliosheath is not the only door into the system.''” | ||
*'' | *''“You have fought everything else that entered this realm. Will you fight a planet?.''” | ||
*'' | *''“The dust has commingled, the [[Nine]] is forever changed.''” | ||
*'' | *''“There is a door in the woods. It is opening.''” | ||
*'' | *''“Do not be afraid. The Nine wish to be kind to you.''” | ||
*'' | *''“Do not fear me. That is not why I am here.''” | ||
*'' | *''“Do not be alarmed. I know no reason to cause you harm.''” | ||
*'' | *''“The Nine’s eye is still watching.''” | ||
*'' | *''“You will not find the Nine that way, but they will find you.''” | ||
*'' | *''“If you are here, it means the Nine are not done with you yet.''” | ||
*'' | *''“The Nine see your valour.''” | ||
*'' | *''“Do not go looking for the Nine. They will come to you.''” | ||
*'' | *''“They want to know about you. It is an honour.''” | ||
*'' | *''“I am here for a reason. I just… cannot remember it.''” | ||
*'' | *''“I bring a message from the Nine.''” | ||
*'' | *''“I have a message for you from the Nine, but I forget it.''” | ||
*'' | *''“I do mean to explain, but every time I try, I lose the thread.''” | ||
*'' | *''“One day, you will understand, [[Warlock]].''” | ||
*'' | *''“I have explained it the best that I can.''” | ||
*'' | *''“I am trying to give you answers, Warlock. Believe me.''” | ||
*'' | *''“What happens when every cell is dead?.''” | ||
*'' | *''“You made the adaptations necessary to further organic life.''” | ||
*'' | *''“Your cells can be more than cells.''” | ||
*'' | *''“It is my fate to help you. This I know.''” | ||
*'' | *''“I think you have terrible need of my gifts.''” | ||
*'' | *''“These are from the Nine.''” | ||
*'' | *''“The Nine show you these.''” | ||
*'' | *''“I bring gifts of the Nine. Gifts you sorely need.''” | ||
*'' | *''“Perhaps this is why the Nine sent me here.''” | ||
*'' | *''“I come bearing help.''” | ||
*'' | *''“My will is not my own. Is yours?''” | ||
*'' | *''“Yours is a lonely existence.''” | ||
*'' | *''“Is it your will to return?''” | ||
*'' | *''“To do what you say, is to speak in a language of pure meaning.''” | ||
*'' | *''“You face the strongest enemies in the system, and you still live? Interesting.''” | ||
*'' | *''“I returned to the [[Tower]] to find it empty.''” | ||
*'' | *''“The [[Traveler]]'s song echoes on.''” | ||
*'' | *''“I may be here when you return.''” | ||
*''"Whatever happened would have been the will of the Nine and therefore right, but...I am glad you have won.''" | *''"Whatever happened would have been the will of the Nine and therefore right, but...I am glad you have won.''" | ||
*'' | *''“I hope to be here again.''” | ||
*'' | *''“I cannot promise I will be here when you return… if you return.''” | ||
*'' | *''“It was the Nine's—now it is yours.''”<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinyLore/comments/708y1a/x%C3%BBrs_lines_ive_caught_and_found_interesting/dn1cn3d/ '''reddit''' - ''dobby_rams comments on Xur's lines I've caught and found interesting'']</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*Xûr has sold the famous [[exotic]] [[Rocket Launcher]] [[Gjallarhorn]] on two occasions in Year 1 of [[Destiny]]. The first was during the second week he was available to purchase from, however many people didn't buy it due to either lack of knowledge or lack of [[Strange Coin|Strange Coins]]. | *Xûr has sold the famous [[exotic]] [[Rocket Launcher]] [[Gjallarhorn]] on two occasions in Year 1 of [[Destiny]]. The first was during the second week he was available to purchase from, however many people didn't buy it due to either lack of knowledge or lack of [[Strange Coin|Strange Coins]]. | ||
*There was once a bug in Xûr's code that meant he didn't sell Three of Coins for a few weeks during [[Rise of Iron]]. | *There was once a bug in Xûr's code that meant he didn't 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 [[ | *There is a fan theory that Xûr's presence in the [[Tower]] may not be beneficial, despite him outfitting [[Guardians]] with [[Exotic]] wares. Some fans believe that Xûr is in the [[Tower]] for reconnaissance purposes and 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, where [[Orin]] finds him in a sublunar cavern and "crushes his windpipe" along with hitting him with her war hammer, cracking 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, where [[Orin]] finds him in a sublunar cavern and "crushes his windpipe" along with hitting him with her war hammer, cracking his spine so that "he will never stand straight again." | ||
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**Along with that, Xûr now wears less baggy robes. | **Along with that, Xûr now wears less baggy robes. | ||
== | ==Images== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Xur.jpg|Xûr's face | File:Xur.jpg|Xûr's face | ||
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**''[[The Dark Below]] | **''[[The Dark Below]] | ||
**''[[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]]'' | **''[[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]]'' | ||
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**''[[Forsaken]]'' | **''[[Forsaken (expansion)|Forsaken]]'' | ||
***''[[Black Armory (expansion)|Black Armory]]'' | ***''[[Black Armory (expansion)|Black Armory]]'' | ||
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***''[[Season of Arrivals]]'' | ***''[[Season of Arrivals]]'' | ||
==References== | ==References== |