Dune Awakening Skill Trees – Step‑by‑Step Unlock Guide ~ HaploGamingChef

If you're diving into Dune: Awakening and wondering how to unlock all the different skill trees available, you're in the right place. This guide will walk you through each step needed to unlock every class trainer across the vast desert world. Whether you started as a Trooper or a Bene Gesserit, you’ll be able to access every skill tree — no matter your starting pick.

You’re not limited to the skill tree you chose at the beginning. By completing specific tasks and finding class trainers in different regions, you can access all available skill sets. This guide breaks it down clearly, so you can follow along and build the ultimate character.

Let’s get started with the Trooper class — the easiest one to unlock.

Unlocking the Trooper Skill Tree

The Trooper class is the simplest to unlock, so it’s a good one to start with. If you didn’t choose it during character creation, don’t worry — it’s still easy to pick up later.

Location: Haga Basin South, Trading Post (on a cliff)
Trainer: Gavori
Quest Type: Basic Combat

Steps to Unlock:

Travel to the Trading Post at the southern edge of Haga Basin. It’s situated on a cliff — zoom into the map to find it.
Talk to Gavori. He’ll give you a quest to eliminate three NPC targets.
These NPCs are marked as blue quest icons on the map and are scattered across the right-hand side of Haga Basin South.
Defeat the targets, return to Gavori, and you'll unlock the Trooper skill tree.

Skill Highlight: Unlocking this tree gives you access to the Sugar Wire Claw, a powerful traversal skill that lets you climb fast and avoid fall damage.

Unlocking the Planettologist Skill Tree

The Planettologist class is all about utility. It boosts activities like mining, fuel efficiency, and general exploration — and it’s surprisingly easy to unlock.

Location: Near Imperial Testing Station #2, Chinara’s Camp
Trainer: Inside Chinara’s Camp
Quest Type: Exploration / Puzzle

Steps to Unlock:

Head to Chinara’s Camp, just to the right of Imperial Testing Station #2 in Haga Basin South.
Speak to the NPC inside the camp to begin the quest.
You’ll be asked to retrieve an item located within the nearby Imperial Testing Station.
Inside the station, find the yellow identification band to unlock a door.
Progress through the station until you find a bookshelf with a yellow line — interact with it to reveal a secret room.
Loot the case inside the secret room for the required item.
Return to the trainer to complete the quest and unlock the Planettologist skill tree.

Bonus Tip: While inside the station, you can also find the blueprint for Emperor’s Wings, which pairs well with mobility-based skills like the Sugar Wire Claw.

Unlocking the Mentat Skill Tree

The Mentat class specializes in gadgets like drones and poison-based attacks. It's a bit more involved to unlock since it spans two quests, but gathering resources beforehand speeds things up.

Location: Rift Watch in the Haga Rift (east side of the map)
Trainer: Salma Marorrow
Quest Type: Resource Collection + Stealth

Before You Go:

Collect 100 Plant Fiber
Collect 40 Iron Ore

Steps to Unlock:

Travel to Rift Watch, just past the Eastern Vermilion Cap.
Speak with Salma Marorrow. Accept the Mentat contract.
Hand over the 100 plant fiber and 40 iron ore to immediately complete the first quest.
The second quest will involve "planting the poison" at a marked cave location in Sak Alsos, west of Haga Rift.
Enter the cave and locate the blue identification band in the first chamber.
Use it to unlock the door behind you, then interact with the strange machine on the left to complete the task.
Before leaving, check the upper area of the room for loot and a blueprint machine.
Return to Salma to unlock the Mentat skill tree.

Skill Highlight: Mentats get access to poison-based crowd control and ranged drone support, ideal for tactical players.

Unlocking the Swordmaster Skill Tree

The Swordmaster path involves more legwork than other classes and is better unlocked early if you want melee skills. It includes combat, navigation, and some PvP-zone exploration.

Location: Pinnacle Station (top-middle of the map)
Trainer: Arno
Quest Type: Multi-part Exploration + PvP Risk

Steps to Unlock:

Start at Pinnacle Station. Use the shaded canyon road from Rift Watch for safe travel.
Speak with Arno and accept the contract.
Quest #1: Go to Devil's Eye Cavern in the northeast corner. Find and open a chest inside.
Quest #2: Go to the wrecked palace ship in the Western Vermilious Gap. This is a PvP area — bring allies.
- Use your tool to open the bridge doors.
- Collect the green identification band, then open the matching green doors.
- Search the bridge area and interact with the tipped-over cabinet.
Quest #3: Travel to Imperial Testing Station #76, northeast of the wrecked ship.
- Progress inside to find the blue and then purple identification bands.
- Use them to access the final room with glass plant chambers.
- Jump into the side office to retrieve the coded message.
Return to Arno and hand over the item to unlock the Swordmaster skill tree.

Skill Highlight: Focuses on close-range melee abilities that deal heavy damage and support aggressive playstyles.

Unlocking the Bene Gesserit Skill Tree

The Bene Gesserit class comes with powerful buffs like sprint speed, poison resistance, healing boosts, and more. Unlocking it takes some climbing and exploration but is well worth the effort.

Location: Helas Gate, Eastern Shield Wall (northeast cliff)
Trainer: Sister Misa
Quest Type: Exploration / Lore Collection

Steps to Unlock:

Travel to Helas Gate, just north of the plane crash site in Western Vermilious Gap. It's located at the very top of the Eastern Shield Wall.
Inside the main building, find Sister Misa (she’s near a blue light). Talk to her and accept the "Missing Pieces" contract.
Your first objective is to find a readable text in the far northwest corner of the map.
- Once there, climb to the top of the structure.
- Look for a ledge facing south, then spot a wall below with the readable text.
- Grapple down, read the note, and leave the way you came.
Your next goal is to find the second text, “The Mand Blade,” in the southwest of the same region.
- Look for a natural rock bridge and approach it from the west side.
- Jump across and fight your way to the top level.
- Climb across the rock outcrops and interact with the second note.
Once you’ve collected both pieces, return to Sister Misa at Helas Gate.
Hand over the texts to complete the contract and unlock the Bene Gesserit skill tree.

Skill Highlight: Gain unique survival skills including high mobility, healing bonuses, and status immunity — ideal for support or hybrid play.

Wrapping Up: Access Every Skill Tree in Dune Awakening

Unlocking every skill tree in Dune: Awakening adds major flexibility to how you build and play your character. Whether you're focusing on combat, exploration, or support, each class offers powerful skills that can significantly improve your gameplay.

Here’s a quick summary of class trainer locations and what they offer:

Trooper – Haga Basin South, Trading Post → Best for mobility and traversal
Planettologist – Near Imperial Testing Station #2 → Utility and resource buffs
Mentat – Haga Rift, Rift Watch → Tactical tools, poison, and drones
Swordmaster – Pinnacle Station → Strong melee and PvP combat skills
Bene Gesserit – Helas Gate, Eastern Shield Wall → Buffs for speed, healing, and immunity

Taking the time to unlock all these paths lets you mix and match the best skills to fit your playstyle.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Can I unlock all skill trees in Dune Awakening?
Yes, you're not limited to the class you choose at character creation. You can unlock every skill tree by visiting each class trainer and completing their quests.

Q2: What’s the easiest skill tree to unlock first?
The Trooper skill tree is the simplest and quickest to unlock, requiring only a basic combat quest.

Q3: Do I need to fight enemies in PvP zones?
Not necessarily, but Swordmaster and Bene Gesserit unlocks involve PvP areas, so be cautious or bring friends.

Q4: What items should I collect early for quests?
For the Mentat tree, collect 100 plant fiber and 40 iron ore in advance to speed up the process.

Q5: Are there any hidden blueprints or loot during these quests?
Yes! Look for Emperor’s Wings near the Planettologist unlock and random blueprint machines in caves and labs.

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