Dune: Awakening - Gear Guide for Hagga Basin South

Welcome to your complete guide for dominating the early game in Dune: Awakening. If you've just entered Hagga Basin South and you're looking to hit the ground running with the best weapons, armor, and utility items, you've come to the right place. In this guide, we'll walk you through a proven farming route, hitting all the top locations to gather the most powerful early game schematics and items.

Whether you're planning to venture into Vermilious Gap's challenging PvE environments or dip your toes into PvP, the items you collect from this route will give you a massive advantage—think burst rifles, high-armor stillsuits, upgraded water storage, and more.

Let's get into it.

What You Need to Begin

Before starting this farming route, here's what you'll want to have:

-A sandbike to make traveling faster (optional but highly recommended)

-Water to sustain you on the journey

-Fuel to keep your bike running

-Some inventory space for schematics and loot

You can do the entire route on foot, but a bike will save you a lot of time.

Your starting point will be the Griffin Reach Trade Post.

Stop 1: Old Griffin Hideaway

Location: Just southeast of the Griffin Reach Trade Post.

This is one of the best early game spots you may have completely overlooked. Tucked away in a cave, this location contains a powerful schematic: Way of the Fallen.

Way of the Fallen

-Auto-reloading dart weapon

-10.4 damage per shot

-24-round magazine

-1.2-second reload

-38-meter range

-Low accuracy, but stable and high fire rate

This weapon is a game-changer for the early game. Make sure to explore the entire cave, as multiple chests may also yield useful gear.

Stop 2: Due Gap Gateway

Location: East of Griffin Reach Trade Post.

This spot offers schematics for a full armor set that drastically increases your survivability: the Hollow Stillsuit Set.

Hollow Stillsuit Garment

-64 armor

-0.3 heat protection

-Compared to early gear like the scavenger stillsuit (6 armor), this is a major upgrade

You'll find different parts of the suit here:

-Gloves (most common)

-Mask

-Garment

-Boots (rarest)

This location is worth revisiting to complete your armor set.

Stop 3: Broken Stone Station

Location: Central southern part of the map.

Broken Stone Station is where things start getting spicy. This location offers a chance to pick up RN's Vengeance, an early-game burst rifle that feels like it came straight out of Halo.

RN's Vengeance

-Burst-fire assault rifle

-7.8 damage per shot

-30-round magazine

-Excellent rate of fire

It easily outclasses basic weapons like the Karpov 38, which deals only 6 damage with a 20-round clip.

You can also farm spice-infused copper dust here, which is rare and useful for crafting. The chest is easy to access—just head up the stairs and enter the first room on your right. Beware of the mine inside.

Stop 4: Keyhole Rock

Location: Close to Broken Stone Station, toward the middle-south of the map.

Keyhole Rock is one of the most versatile farming spots in the early game. Here you can find multiple useful schematics, depending on RNG:

1. Old Spark Mk I

-Unique power pack

-Extremely fast recharge

-Great for compactors or energy weapons

2. Sim's Cutter

-Enhanced resource gathering tool

-Boosts yield for granite, copper, salvage, and iron

3. Moandis Sandbike Engine Mk I

-93 km/h top speed (vs. 70 km/h standard engine)

-Runs slightly hotter, but worth it for the speed boost

This location is fantastic whether you're upgrading gear, your sandbike, or looking to increase efficiency in resource gathering.

Stop 5: Unmarked Cliffside Location (Water Container)

Location: Just west of Keyhole Rock on a raised cliff (unmarked on the map).

Climb the rock face to find a chest containing the Hajar Letoen Mk I, the best early-game water container.

Hajar Letoen Mk I

-Holds 1,500 units of water

-Six water slots (compared to four in the starter version)

Approach from the east side for the easiest climb with resting points to recover stamina. Watch out for the mine near the chest.

Stop 6: Wreck of the Oion

Location: Close to the previous stop, used frequently for main quests.

This location is straightforward to find and loot. You'll be able to get the KF's Drinker Knife—an excellent early melee weapon for Kindles.

KF's Drinker Knife

-10.9 damage per hit

-139 attack speed

-Converts blood to water with each hit

Compared to the basic copper knife (7.2 damage), this knife not only hits harder but also helps sustain your stillsuit's hydration during combat.

Stop 7: Unmarked Rock Formation (Light Armor Suit)

Location: Just above the Wreck of the Oion, on a rocky outcrop.

This location contains the schematic for Eron's Light Armor Suit, a lightweight early game armor option.

Eron's Light Armor Suit

-Balanced armor and mobility

-Ideal for fast-moving PvE and PvP roles

-Good protection while keeping stamina usage low

As with the Hajar container location, you'll need to climb up. It's a great option if you want a more mobile alternative to the heavy stillsuit.

Efficiency Tips for the Farming Circuit

1. Rotation is Key: After finishing a full loop, take a short break or switch servers. Respawn timers vary, so don't expect items to instantly reset.

2. Loot All Chests: Even if you're targeting one specific schematic, nearby containers often contain high-tier resources and useful parts.

3. Use the Sandbike Strategically: Some locations can be hard to reach on foot. Prioritize keeping fuel in reserve for long travel gaps.

4. Skip Fighting: At most locations, you don't have to fight every enemy. Run in, loot the chest, and get out.

5. Inventory Management: Make space before starting the run. Schematics can stack up quickly, and you don't want to miss one due to lack of space.

6. Return Visits Pay Off: Some items, like the Hollow Stillsuit boots or RN's Vengeance, may not drop the first time. Keep farming.

Conclusion

The Hagga Basin South area in Dune: Awakening offers some of the best early-game loot in the entire game if you know where to look, includes a large collection of Dune Awakening Solari and Items. With this farming circuit, you can quickly collect powerful schematics for weapons, armor, bikes, and survival tools. Whether you're a new player or just starting a new run, following this path will supercharge your early progression.

Take your time with each location, memorize the chest placements, and revisit as needed. This route can be repeated as often as you like, ensuring that you and your friends or faction have the best possible start.

MMOexp Dune Awakening Team