Dune Awakening Deep Desert: November 18-24, 2025

The Coriolis storms have reshaped Arrakis once again, delivering one of the densest Deep Desert layouts in recent weeks—perfect for players pushing toward endgame crafting. Whether you're stocking up on Plastanium ingredients, chasing rare schematics, or planning efficient harvesting routes, this rotation offers plenty of opportunities with shorter travel times and balanced risks.

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Exceptional Island Density and Base Building Freedom

This week's map stands out for having almost no empty grid squares—an unusually packed configuration that provides abundant rocky outcrops for forward bases. Sub-islands vary in size, but viable building spots appear in nearly every sector, making it easier than usual to secure real estate close to the PvP boundary without long flights from the Hagga Basin. Even on high-population servers, players report finding uncontested rocks within minutes of entering the zone.

This density reduces fuel costs for ornithopter travel and allows flexible base placement: position near multiple POIs for looping efficiency or deeper for safety during off-peak hours.

Centralized High-Tier Resource Nodes

Titanium Ore and Stravidium Mass clusters dominate the absolute center of the map, positioned in mirrored large islands directly opposite each other. This deliberate placement creates a "resource highway" down the middle vertical axis, allowing miners to fill multiple inventories in under 15 minutes before returning to a nearby base.

The nodes respawn on their standard 45-minute timer, but the sheer concentration means even casual visits yield thousands of units. Use a Cutterray MK6 (or Focus Buggy variant) for maximum yield per node.

Six Large Spice Plume Locations and Harvesting Strategy

Six confirmed large-scale spice blows provide excellent melange potential:

• Border-accessible: F1 and F5 (high contestation but quick in-and-out)

• Deep interior: I2, I4, I7, H9 (safer for extended sessions with Sandcrawler teams)

The western half claims four of these deep plumes, creating a natural advantage for western bases. Large blows form harvestable canyons—deploy thumpers strategically and use compactors for solo-friendly pulls when server activity is low.

Cave Complexes: PvP vs PvE Farming

• PvP Cave (G3): High-traffic competitive dungeon packed with elite mobs and superior schematic tables.

• PvE Cave (D8): Relaxed clearing environment ideal for consistent solo or small-group runs.

The PvE cave's eastern placement helps balance the map despite heavier western spice weighting.

Large Shipwreck Coordinates and Weapon Priorities

Four major crashed freighters offer prime weapon schematic chances:

• D6 (western-central)

• E3 (eastern-central)

• F7 (southern border)

• I5 (northern edge, accessible from multiple sides)

Prioritize these for Perforator rifles, Regis Disruptor pistols, Shell Buster shotguns, and Replica Pulse series weapons. Clear speed matters—bring Shigawire claws for vertical escapes if ambushed.

Imperial Testing Station Breakdown

Only one dedicated PvE station this week (E8), with three PvP variants:

• F4 (border-adjacent)

• I1 (deep north)

• H8 (eastern deep)

The scarcity of safe stations encourages basing near E8, though this can crowd building space. All stations reset intel (180 free per week) and drop defensive/utility schematics—worth hitting even as a newer player since mobs are often pre-cleared.

Detailed Blueprint Loot Tables by POI Type

Optimal Base Location Recommendations

Western sectors provide the clearest advantage this rotation:

• More uncontested rock space

• Proximity to four deep spice plumes + PvE cave

• Reasonable travel to central resource nodes and most shipwrecks

Eastern bases remain perfectly viable if you prioritize shipwreck farming or prefer quieter PvE cave runs. With a functional ornithopter, no location is truly "bad"—the dense layout keeps everything within 3-5 minutes flight.

FAQs on Deep Desert November 18-24, 2025

1. When exactly does the Deep Desert reset occur?

The full Coriolis Storm reset happens every Tuesday during scheduled maintenance, wiping all player bases, resource nodes, and POI states while generating an entirely new island layout.

2. Do Titanium and Stravidium nodes stay depleted for the whole week?

Individual nodes deplete permanently once mined but follow a 45-minute respawn timer in new locations within the same clusters until next Tuesday's reset.

3. Is the G3 PvP cave worth attempting solo this week?

Absolutely possible during off-peak hours or after larger groups have cleared mobs—many players sneak in for chests. For guaranteed runs, stick to the D8 PvE cave.

4. What's the most efficient way to harvest the six large spice plumes solo?

Focus on the deeper I-row/H9 plumes first during low-activity periods. Use a heavily upgraded buggy with compactor modules and multiple thumpers; avoid canyon-forming blows unless you have quick escape routes planned.

5. Are Imperial Testing Stations still valuable with only one PvE option?

Yes—the E8 PvE station alone provides free weekly intel plus reliable defensive schematics. PvP stations dramatically increase rare weapon drop rates, making them worth organized pushes.

6. How does this week's dense map affect Sandworm encounters?

More rocks mean safer travel paths and fewer forced open-sand crossings. Stay above 400m in ornithopters when possible and always carry thumpers for emergency spice pulls.

7. Which shipwreck should I prioritize for the best weapon chances?

Start with D6 or E3 for central convenience, then branch to F7/I5. All four share identical loot tables, so proximity to your base is the deciding factor.

Thanks for Reading

Stay tuned to MMOJUGG for next week's reset coverage and more Arrakis mastery guides. The spice must flow—and so must the knowledge. Safe flying out there, sleepers.