If you’re diving into Dune Awakening and want to power through the early and mid-game phases, understanding the most efficient resource farming paths is key. From copper to Jaspium, this guide walks you through the best farming routes, recommended base placements, and upgrade benchmarks across Tier 1 to Tier 5. Whether you're going solo or teaming up, this breakdown is designed to help you save time, optimize crafting output, and reduce redundant travel or rebuilding.
We’ll focus on core ingot requirements, smart resource gathering, and crafting milestones — all with a clear view toward setting you up for long-term success.
Starting Strong: Farming Copper and Early Setup (Tier 1)
In the early game, your focus will be on copper ore and ingots, which fuel most of your starter gear and structures. Once you hit the Haga Basin South, things ramp up fast. Within your first couple of hours, you’ll likely unlock the sandbike, which cuts travel time and boosts your efficiency significantly.
To get your essential buildings up and running, here’s what you’ll need:
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Sandbike: 44 copper ingots
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Backup tool: 6 copper ingots
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Small chemical refinery: 45 copper ingots
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Recycler: 30 copper ingots
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Other necessities (including small systems): ~125 copper ingots
Total: ~250 copper ingots or roughly 1,000 copper ore
With an MK1 Cutter, you’ll need to mine around 20 nodes to meet this requirement. It’s best to establish your first base near the center of Haga Basin South, slightly to the west. Ideal spots are located between Griffin Trade Post and the Imperial Testing Station, where essential materials are accessible without heavy travel.
Transitioning Into Iron Farming (Tier 2)
Once you've wrapped up copper needs, it’s time to move toward Verilius Gap West and East. This is the beginning of the iron phase, which spans a major portion of your mid-game.
Iron Requirements for Tier 2 Upgrades:
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Improved blood purifiers (x2): 100 iron ingots
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Silicon blocks (x36) for purification setup
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Medium blood packs (x5): 30 iron ingots
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Blood Extractor MK2: 10 iron ingots
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Other essentials (weapons, chests, sand compactor): ~150 more iron ingots
Total: ~290 iron ingots or about 1,450 iron ore
Bonus resource: ~180 flower sand
You should set up a new base near The Anvil or the upper north of Verilius Gap (West). That area transitions well into the steel phase and brings you closer to higher-tier resources like carbon ore. It's also convenient for Haga Rift access and Aluminum Mountain routes.
Steel Phase Strategy: Optimizing Yield and Power (Tier 3)
As you move into Tier 3, steel becomes the core material. You’ll need large amounts of iron and carbon ore to keep progressing, so your base from the iron phase still serves well here.
Recommended Steel Upgrades:
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Buggy MK3 + Storage: 250 steel ingots
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Cobalt paste (for tech upgrades): ~130
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Medium refinery: 125 steel ingots
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Fman Death Still (via quest): 120 steel ingots
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Water systems (medium + small units): ~75 steel ingots
Total: ~570 steel ingots = 2,850 iron ore + 2,280 carbon ore
Water requirement: ~60,000 units
The Buggy MK3 significantly boosts node yields (120+ per hit vs. 40 from cutters), making it a must-have. The Fman Death Still is a game-changer — turning corpses into 50,000 water units, removing the need for blood extraction. Prioritize getting this by progressing the main story.
Keep purification systems running in the background and collect flower sand passively. It’s essential for purification devices and used in later upgrades too.
Reaching Aluminum Tier: Efficient Gathering and Crafting (Tier 4)
The aluminum phase increases both complexity and demand. You’ll need a mix of aluminum, cobalt paste, and additional upgrade components.
Key Gathering Zones:
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Aluminum: Eastern Shield Wall and Aluminum Mountain
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Cobalt Paste: Haga Rift via mineral extraction points (purple crystal nodes)
Estimated Needs (Minimum Path):
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Scout Ornithopter: 241 aluminum ingots + 82 cobalt paste
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Bak'y Gate MK4: 70 aluminum ingots
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Industrial Dew Scythe (water farming): 150 aluminum ingots
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Other gear + expansion options: ~110 aluminum ingots
Total: ~571 aluminum ingots + 133 cobalt paste
Total water usage: ~120,000 units up to this point
Set your base near Aluminum Mountain. The Buggy is great for low-elevation farming, while an Ornithopter (if unlocked) can help you reach mountain peaks for bonus nodes.
Make use of daily dew collection: Industrial Scythes can pull 50,000 water units per night, which supports everything from crafting to purification.
Tier 5 Advancement: Dur-Aluminum, Jaspium, and Endgame Prep
Tier 5 introduces dur-aluminum and jaspium, bringing new challenges and higher risks. You’ll be entering radioactive zones like The Shells, where hazards increase and gear requirements rise.
New Requirements for Tier 5 Equipment:
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Assault Ornithopter MK5 (with storage + thruster):
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582 dur-aluminum ingots
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246 cobalt paste
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Jaspium: ~2,328 crystals (found only in nuclear residue areas)
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Aluminum: ~4,000 ingots
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Ariththrite Crystals: ~738
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Water: ~430,000 units total
You must use a Radiation Suit and red pills made from Agave Seeds found in ODAM. These allow you to explore radioactive zones without dying quickly. Plan your trips with care — 5 to 10 pills are usually enough per run.
Advanced Gear Materials:
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Diamond Dust and Carbide Scraps: Found in Misatar Realel, especially after defeating local bosses
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Industrial Pumps: Looted from Sentinel City, with 20–30 pickups per full run
With this setup, you're well-equipped to harvest the final tier of materials and prepare for endgame content.
Conclusion: From Starter Base to Endgame Factory
Progressing from Tier 1 to Tier 5 in Dune Awakening is a methodical process requiring smart base placement, efficient resource routes, and well-timed upgrades. By following this optimized farming guide:
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You reduce wasted travel and downtime.
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You stockpile just the right amount of key resources.
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You unlock endgame tech like the Assault Ornithopter, death stills, and high-yield water collection.
If you're aiming for endgame gear (Tier 6+), be ready for exponentially greater demands, including hundreds of thousands of spice, plastium, and plinium. That content is best tackled with a guild or party.
But for now, you’re fully covered for the core game loop — from copper cutters to high-end flight tech.
FAQ
Q1: Where should I place my base in Dune Awakening for early progression?
A: Haga Basin South, near Griffin Trade Post and Imperial Testing Station, is ideal for early copper farming and quick access to materials.
Q2: How do I transition from copper to iron efficiently?
A: Move to Verilius Gap West and East, and base near The Anvil or upper northern Verilius to access both iron and carbon-rich areas.
Q3: What is the best method for gathering water in mid-to-late game?
A: Use two improved blood purifiers, upgrade to Death Still, and collect dew with an Industrial Dew Scythe for max water efficiency.
Q4: Where can I find cobalt paste and ariththrite crystals?
A: Cobalt paste comes from mineral extraction zones in Haga Rift. Ariththrite crystals are found throughout those extraction facilities.
Q5: What do I need to survive radioactive zones in Tier 5?
A: Equip a Radiation Suit and craft red pills from Agave Seeds found in ODAM. Both are essential for exploring Jaspium zones.
Q6: Is the Ornithopter better than the Buggy MK3?
A: Not necessarily. While it offers flight, the Buggy MK3 has higher carry capacity and yield per node, making it more practical for farming.
Q7: Can I reach Tier 6 solo in Dune Awakening?
A: It's possible, but extremely grind-heavy. Consider joining a guild or party due to massive resource and crafting requirements at that level.
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