Dune Awakening Deep Desert Weekly: Dec 16 - Dec 22

Q: Dual bases for guilds: optimal funnel route?

East large (Stravidium/E8), west large (Titanium/E3), central D5 refinery. Buggy/crawler hauls to carriers; avoids worm mid-route.

Q: Why run A-row labs before deep desert?

Free resources + 180 intel accelerates blueprint research for Lansrad wins. Quick, repeatable—don't skip en route.

Time: 2025-12-17 by mmojugg Game: Dune Awakening Guide Tags: Dune Awakening Deep Desert

As the Coriolis storm reshapes the sands once more, this week's Deep Desert offers a tantalizing mix of clustered riches and high-stakes POIs in Dune Awakening. Whether you're chasing rare materials for Plastanium crafting or hunting elite schematics, strategic planning will keep you ahead of the worm—and your rivals.

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Resource Deposits Layout

This cycle places high-value nodes thoughtfully, minimizing travel while maximizing exposure risks. Stravidium Mass leans eastward, Titanium Ore dominates the west, and Erythrite Crystals appear in prime spots for specialized builds. Islands along the end zone make buggy runs viable on quieter servers, but watch for aerial threats or sandworm summons.

Resource	Primary Zones	Access Notes
Stravidium Mass	East (e.g., E8 clusters)	Island chains allow ground transport; clumped with large spice for efficiency
Titanium Ore	West (large fields)	Reachable via short flights or buggies; pairs with nearby caves and spice
Erythrite Crystals	E9, B3	Perfect for cobalt-heavy outposts; scout early to secure

Deeper nodes may yield better long-term hauls, but proximity tempts on low-PvP servers. Prioritize carriers for safety, or risk buggies if your server's meta favors speed over security.

Spice Field Projections

Medium fields tilt heavily east-central, ideal for carrier-based harvesters avoiding deep runs. Expect five confirmed large fields, with potential for a sixth—watch for pops near resource clumps. Western options provide backups without total exclusion.

Field Size	Expected Density	Strategic Tips
Large	5+ (clumped east/west)	Anchor bases nearby; PvE gankers swarm clusters
Medium	East-dominant (5+ west)	Safer for solos; small fields scatter everywhere

Position east for volume, but deeper west spots dodge early crowds.

Key Cave Systems

Large caves cluster unusually this week, boosting schematic odds but inviting PvP.

Cave Type	Coordinates	Top Drops (Key Items)	Notes
PvP	H7, E7 top, near Ti/Spice	Pincushion set (7%), Regis Tripleshot Rifle (7%), Circuit Gauntlets (7%), Ix-core Leggings (7%)	High-traffic; group up
PvE	E6 (x2), C7 bottom	Compact Compactor Mk6 (6%), vehicle engines/boosts (6%)	Solo-friendly; bigger loot variance

Clumping raises goblin alerts—scout flybys first.

Testing Station Challenges

Three PvP stations demand squads: F8 (Mannequin Manor—10-min solo possible, 5 flamethrower foes, no waves), H6 (Agave Farm—25-45 min, 6+ waves, farm seeds mid-run), G3 (Living Quarters—40-60 min, multi-room waves, 3-4 players essential). PvE in D7 (Hidden Garden—25-30 min, spacious kiting) and D3 (Yellow Bunker—30-40 min, escalating waves) suit solos but grindy.

Station Type	Location/Layout	Clear Time (Solo/Group)	Wave/Enemy Focus
PvP	F8 Mannequin Manor	10 min / N/A	Single room, flamethrowers
PvP	H6 Agave Farm	25-45 min / Faster	6+ waves, seed farming
PvP	G3 Living Quarters	N/A / 40-60 min	Multi-room, tight spaces
PvE	D7 Hidden Garden	25-30 min	Kite pillars, final 10-12 mobs
PvE	D3 Yellow Bunker	30-40 min	Escalating to 10-12 per wave

Loot favors defenses: Young Sparky Mk6, Adaptive Holtzman Shields, Power Harness in PvP; broader pool in PvE.

Shipwreck Opportunities

Stretch your path: F6/F5 (walkways—tough navigation), I1 bottom (easy no-NPC loot—cutteray doors for freebies). All downed ships favor weapons; respawn often but small pools repeat.

Wreck Type	Coordinates	Difficulty	Top Drops (7% avg)
Walkway	F6, F5	High (maze-like)	Perforator, Replica Pulse-knife/sword, Shellburster
Easy	I1 bottom	Low (no foes)	Regis Disruptor Pistol (6%), Executor's set (6%)

Flyby routes link these seamlessly.

Prime Base Placement Strategies

Demarcation islands tempt, but POIs congest. Hotspot: E3 chain (Titanium, spice, cave access—run multiples). Alternatives: E1/E2 west flanks (avoid LRAD), E4/E5/E6 micros (2-3 bases feasible), E8 Stravidium hubs. Solos: D4/D5 central. Guilds: Dual large bases (east Stravidium, west Titanium), funnel to D5 refinery via carriers/crawlers/buggies.

Spot Rating	Coordinates/Chain	Accesses	Base Fit
Top	E3 islands	Ti, large spice, cave	1-2 large
Strong	E8 clusters	Stravidium, buggy loops	Multiple small
Versatile	D4/D5 central	Funnel hub	1 large refinery
Backup	E4/E5/E6 micros	All-around reach	2-3 small

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Essential Loot from POIs

Prioritize by need: Caves for light armor/rifles, ships for versatile weapons, stations for utilities/shields.

POI Category	Standout Drops	Drop Rate	Why Prioritize?
PvP Caves	Pincushion set, Regis Tripleshot Rifle	7%	Dart-resistant light armor
Large Shipwrecks	Perforator, Shellburster, Pulse replicas	7%	Hard-hitters, quick clears
PvP Stations	Power Harness, Cauterizer, K-28 Lasgun	7-8%	Shields, heavies, anti-base
PvE Stations	Young Sparky Mk6, Holtzman Shield	6-7%	Batteries, broad pool

Repeat runs amplify odds.

Mark December 18 for the developer livestream at 6 PM CET—details on Chapter 3 await. Tune in live for breakdowns.

In-Depth FAQs

What's the safest solo base spot this week, considering PvP density?

Central D4/D5 balances resource pulls without direct clumping. Use small islands in E3/E8 for buggies, but evade flyovers—server meta dictates flying vs. ground.