If you’re diving into Dune: Awakening, one of the first things you’ll want to master is how to build a solid base. Your base isn’t just a home—it’s your lifeline in the brutal deserts of Arrakis. From shelter against sandstorms to crafting stations for your survival gear, a good base sets the foundation for your entire gameplay experience.

The good news? Building in Dune: Awakening is simple yet flexible, making it accessible even if you’re new to survival crafting games. The tutorial does a great job explaining the basics, but there are some nuances you should know to make your building experience smoother.

First, always start by placing your Sub-Fief Console. Think of this as your land claim block—it marks your territory and defines where you’re allowed to build structures. The initial placement of this console locks your buildable area, but the console itself can be moved later without losing your base’s footprint.

Once the console is down, equip your Construction Tool. This tool is your builder’s swiss army knife, letting you either place building pieces instantly or create a 3D blueprint of the piece you want to place. I highly recommend using the blueprint mode when planning complex builds—it lets you see how your structures will fit together before you commit resources Dune Awakening Solari.

You can switch between different Construction Tool modes by pressing the right mouse button or R3 on controllers. One very handy mode is the Piece Picker, which copies an existing building piece, making repetitive placement much easier.

When you open the Change Set menu, you’ll find all categories of buildable items: walls, floors, crafting stations, storage units, generators, and even decorations. This menu makes it easy to select exactly what you need without hunting through confusing menus.

Remember, your base will need power to function. Early on, you’ll get access to the Fuel-Powered Power Generator, which runs on Fuel Cells and provides up to 75 power units. Each crafting station you place consumes a portion of this power, so be mindful—overload your power grid and your entire base will shut down, leaving your shields offline and your base vulnerable to the harsh Arrakis environment Dune Awakening Items.

Building a well-structured base with enough power is the first step toward thriving on Arrakis. In my next post, I’ll dive into crafting workflows and power management tips that have helped me survive and thrive.