Dune Awakening: Best build for general gameplay

In Dune Awakening, you get to choose how to shape your character. Depending on your role, you can select Passives, Techniques, and Abilities that adhere to your playstyle. Of course, you'll have to visit class trainers to get ahead of the curve, but that's not an immediate concern.

But coming back to a build for general gameplay, you'll want something well-rounded. Something that can pack a punch both in ranged and melee combat. A character build that will allow you to dish out damage, while also providing solid defence and deterring would-be attackers.

There are several ways to build your character, but this selection of Passives, Techniques, and Abilities will give you a solid approach to combat and ensure you can survive on Arrakis with ease.

Best build for general gameplay in Dune Awakening

Trooper

When it comes to the Trooper in Dune Awakening, most of the Passives revolve around the durability of gear and one mobility perk. Here is the list of things you'll need to level up:

Ranged Damage (Passive): Ranged Damage Bonus (3% - 6% - 9%)
Center Of Mass (Technique): Body Damage Bonus (10% - 15% - 20%) and Head Damage Bonus (-10% per level) (Only take one level of this as you'll need it to select the next Passive)
Field Maintenance (Passive): Reduce Durability Loss for Weapons and Tools (15% - 20% - 25%)
Gunsmith (Passive): Reduce Max Durability Loss for Weapons and Tools (15% - 20% - 25%)
Shigawire Claw (Ability): Mobility Tool (You can invest more than one level if you depend on high mobility)

Mentat

The Mentat offers ridiculously powerful perks in Dune Awakening. This involves numerous Passives that increase ranged damage and weapon damage output for rifles, as well as durability loss reduction of gear. There's also a Technique that allows you to go head-to-head with a trained Bene Gesserit.

Here is the list of things you'll need to level up:

The Sentinel (Ability): Deploys Dart Projector (Good for support in PvE and PvP - you could max out the Ability if you choose)
Garment Keeper (Passive): Reduce Durability Loss for Apparels (15% - 20% - 25%)
Tailoring (Passive): Reduce Max Durability Loss for Apparels (15% - 20% - 25%)
Shield Wall (Ability): Deploys Holtzman Shield (Good for defence and providing cover to yourself and allies. Will slow opponents that walk through it)
Ranged Damage (Passive): Ranged Damage Bonus (5% - 10% - 15%)
Marksman (Technique): Head Damage Bonus (20% - 25% - 30%) and Body Damage Bonus (-15% per level)
Exploit Weakness (Technique): Unshielded Enemy Takes Bonus Damage From Consecutive Hits (50%)
Rifle Damage (Passive): Rifle Damage Bonus (10% - 15% - 20%)
Shield Overcharge (Passive): Reveals Vulnerability on Shielded Targets and Causes Shield to Drain More Power
Poison Capsule (Ability): Fires a Hidden Dart Filled With Poisonous Spores (Only invest one level; you'll need it to select the next passive)
Headshot Damage (Passive): Head Damage Bonus (10% - 15% - 20%)
Assassin's Shot (Passive): Surprise Attack Damage Bonus (15% - 20% - 25%)
Solido Decoy (Ability): Create a Decoy (Useful in certain situations, especially during PvP)
Iron Will (Technique): Resist The Voice (This is very useful in PvP when going up against Bene Gesserit)

Bene Gesserit

The Bene Gesserit skill tree in Dune Awakening offers perks that allow you to survive harsh conditions of desert life and combat in general. Here is the list of things you'll need to level up:

Recovery (Passive): Healing Regen Limit (110% - 115% - 120%)
Sun Tolerance (Passive): Sun Stroke Rate (90% - 80% - 70%) (Optional for melee PvP builds)
Trauma Recovery (Technique): Healing Regen Limit (120% - 125% - 130%) (Base level is required to unlock the next passive, but you could invest more points if you're going for a PvP build)
Vitality (Passive): Max Health Limit (25 - 40 - 55)
Self-Healing (Passive): Healing Effectiveness for Item Gadget (12.5% - 20% - 30%) and Healing Regen Per Tick (10% - 15% - 25%)
Bindu Sprint (Ability): Dash
Blade Damage (Passive): Short and Long Damage (5% - 10% - 15%) (Very useful for PvP and PvE)

Swordmaster

If you're to invest more points into melee, there's plenty to find under the Swordmaster skill tree in Dune Awakening. But it goes much deeper than just combat. There are several Passives that aid with hydration and Stamina, which can turn the tide of combat in PvP situations.

Here is the list of things you'll need to level up:

Blade Damage (Passive): Short and Long Damage (5% - 10% - 15%)
Retaliate (Ability): Parry and Counterattack
Long Blade Damage (Passive): Long Damage (10% - 15% - 20%)
Deflection (Ability): Deflect Darts (Only invest one level as you need it to select other Passives)
Bleed Tolerance (Passive): Bleed Status Tolerance (15 - 25 - 35) (Will allow you to stay in melee combat for longer)
Solid Stance (Passive): Reduce Poise Damage (10% - 15% - 20%) (This will allow you to resist being staggered.
Optimized Hydration (Passive): Hydrated Stamina Bonus (15% - 20% - 25%) (Easier to stay hydrated and make the most of water available)
Field Medicine (Passive): Healkit Instant Restoration Bonus (10% - 15% - 20%)
Disciplined Breathing (Technique): Stamina Recovery Rate (10% - 15% - 20%) (Only invest one level to access the next Passives)
General Conditioning (Passive): Max Stamina (15 - 20 - 25) (Will allow you to hold your own in PvP and support other perks that need Stamina)
Desert Conditioning (Passive): Dehydration Stamina Limit (15% - 25% - 35%) (Perfect for exploring the Deep Desert and fighting)
Prescient Strike (Passive): Double Strike (Powerful Passive For Melee)

That is the complete build for general gameplay. After you've invested all these points, you could invest some in the Planetologist skill tree, but it's optional. While resources do play a huge role, you won't be missing out on them. And your gear being more durable, you'll need fewer resources to build and repair either way. With combat being your strong suit, you can easily scavenge what you need through PvE and PvP.

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