Dune Awakening: How to Unlock and Craft the Assault Ornithopter Rocket Launcher Mk5
In Dune: Awakening, the skies of Arrakis belong to those who come prepared-especially those who arm their aircraft with heavy firepower. The Assault Ornithopter Rocket Launcher Mk5 is a high-end vehicle component that drastically boosts the offensive capabilities of your ornithopter, transforming it into a deadly combat-ready machine. If you're aiming to dominate aerial engagements or reinforce your ground strikes with explosive payloads, unlocking and crafting this component is a must.
Here's a full guide on how to unlock, build, and install the Assault Ornithopter Rocket Launcher Mk5 in Dune: Awakening.
What Is the Assault Ornithopter Rocket Launcher Mk5?
The Assault Ornithopter Rocket Launcher Mk5 is a powerful Vehicle Component designed specifically for use with the Assault Ornithopter, one of the premier aerial vehicles in Dune: Awakening. Once equipped, this component grants the ornithopter the ability to fire rockets-ideal for mid-air skirmishes, surprise raids, or supporting fire during large-scale engagements.
To attach this weapon system, you'll need to use a Welding Torch while interacting with the Ornithopter Cabin, ensuring you've met all crafting and installation prerequisites.
How to Unlock the Rocket Launcher Mk5 Schematic
Before you can begin crafting the Rocket Launcher Mk5, you'll need to unlock its schematic through the game's research system. This isn't available by default-you'll have to invest in Intel and resources to access it.
Steps to Unlock the Schematic:
Access the Research Menu
Open the Tech Tree and navigate to the Vehicles > Duraluminum Products section.
Locate the Rocket Launcher Mk5 Schematic
Scroll through the Duraluminum-based components until you find the schematic titled Assault Ornithopter Rocket Launcher Mk5.
Research Requirements
Intel Spent: You must have spent at least 700 Intel in prior tech unlocks to make the schematic available.
Intel Cost: Once available, you'll need to spend 30 Intel Points to research and unlock the schematic.
Once unlocked, the schematic becomes available at your crafting stations for component fabrication.
Crafting Requirements: What You'll Need
With the schematic unlocked, it's time to gather materials. Crafting the Rocket Launcher Mk5 requires a collection of high-tier and rare resources, many of which are tied to advanced crafting disciplines and exploration.
Crafting Components Required:
1010x Water
A staple resource, used here likely as a coolant or hydraulic fluid. Easily collected through base operations or oasis extraction.
72x Duraluminum Ingot
A refined metal alloy known for its strength-to-weight ratio. Produced via advanced smelting with access to aluminum and strengthening agents.
40x Advanced Servoks
These are high-end mechanical actuators used to control the launcher's aiming and reloading mechanisms. Requires advanced engineering benches to produce.
36x Cobalt Paste
A conductive, chemically reactive material essential for energy transmission in weapon components. Often sourced through chemical synthesis and rare mineral extraction.
15x Range Finder
Essential for targeting and precision. Can be crafted or looted from advanced sensor nodes and scavenged technology.
10x Spice Melange
The rarest resource in the list-and the most valuable. Spice Melange is a cornerstone of all high-tech equipment in Dune: Awakening. Acquire it through deep spice harvesting or high-risk trade runs.
Make sure these components are either in your inventory or base storage. If they're in a linked storage container, they'll still be detected by the crafting station when you begin fabrication.
Crafting the Rocket Launcher Mk5
To actually fabricate the component:
Go to an Advanced Vehicle Workshop
This facility allows for complex vehicle-related crafting and upgrades.
Select the Rocket Launcher Mk5 from the Menu
The schematic will appear in your craftable components if you've met all prerequisites.
Initiate Crafting
Depending on your crafting level, it may take time or require energy/fuel.
Once completed, the Rocket Launcher Mk5 becomes a physical Dune Awakening Item in your inventory, ready for installation.
How to Install the Rocket Launcher on Your Assault Ornithopter
With the component crafted, now it's time to install it on your vehicle.
Installation Steps:
Equip a Welding Torch
This tool is required for vehicle modifications. Make sure it's repaired and ready for use.
Approach the Assault Ornithopter Cabin
Interact with the cabin directly-ensure the ornithopter is stationary and parked within your base or designated work area.
Initiate the Modification Interface
With the Welding Torch equipped, select the option to install or modify components.
Attach the Rocket Launcher Mk5
Choose the Mk5 from your inventory and confirm the installation. A short animation or progress bar may appear.
Once installed, your ornithopter is now equipped with a fully functional rocket launcher, drastically increasing its combat capabilities.
Why Equip the Rocket Launcher Mk5?
The Rocket Launcher Mk5 is not just a flashy addition-it fundamentally transforms how your ornithopter behaves in battle:
Explosive Payload: Great for splash damage and targeting clustered enemies or fortified positions.
Tactical Versatility: Makes your ornithopter effective in both support and direct assault roles.
Aerial Domination: Ideal for PvP raids, skirmishes, and defending spice fields from rivals.
However, it also draws attention. Other players may target you more aggressively if they see you're outfitted with high-end tech. Make sure your flight skills and defensive setups match your newfound firepower.
Final Thoughts
The Assault Ornithopter Rocket Launcher Mk5 is a true late-game power play in Dune: Awakening. From gathering rare materials to unlocking the schematic, crafting this weapon requires planning, a lot of Dune Awakening Solari, resourcefulness, and a healthy dose of ambition. But once mounted, it gives your ornithopter unmatched punch in the skies above Arrakis.
MMOexp Dune Awakening Team