History of Knucklehead Radar

Knucklehead Radar is an Exotic Hunter helmet, first released in Destiny 1.

Overview

Upgraded Sensor Pack keeps radar visible while aiming and improves radar resolution while crouched. The current Bungie item definition also says it visually marks targets, increases damage against low-health marked targets, and gives all weapons a small airborne-effectiveness bonus.

Acquisition

Bungie’s July 15, 2025 Update 9.0.0.1 made Novel Focusing for Exotic armor from past expansions available immediately, without a Rahool rank reset.

Sources

• Bungie item definition: Knucklehead Radar — current perk description.
• Bungie, “Destiny 2 Update 9.0.0.1” — July 15, 2025, past-expansion Exotic armor focusing.
• Bungie forum post documenting the 2017 Xûr price — historical price only.