7 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Dune: Awakening

Timesaver.gg Editorial Team

Gaming Industry Experts

Published on June 4, 2025

Mistake 1: Ignoring Server Selection

Choosing the right server impacts your entire journey. Many players pick the default without considering latency or time zones. Later, they realize their friends are elsewhere or prime-time activity is misaligned. Always coordinate server selection with your team.

Server selection interface in Dune Awakening

Mistake 2: Choosing the Wrong Class

Your starting class sets the tone for early survival. Don’t rush this step. Understand each role's strengths, whether you're going solo or in a group. Remember, leveling a class takes time and switching mid-game can be inefficient.

Mistake 3: Skipping Your Home World Bonus

Players often ignore the small perks tied to their chosen home world. These perks—like exclusive emotes—can enhance immersion and identity, especially in PvP situations where roleplay and loyalty matter.

Mistake 4: Underestimating Travel Time

Arrakis is vast. Without vehicles or waypoints unlocked, traversing the map eats up hours. Plan travel around objectives and scout danger zones to avoid unnecessary deaths or time loss.

Map travel across the dunes with backup vehicle

Mistake 5: Wasting Resources Early

Crafting too much too soon without knowing item durability and demand wastes key materials. Store essentials and focus on base building first before diving into advanced gear or structures.

Early base building to conserve resources

Mistake 6: Avoiding PvP or PvE Engagement

Hiding from all conflict slows progress. Whether it’s PvE boss hunts or PvP raids, engaging with the world unlocks critical loot, intel, and XP. Join a guild to ease the learning curve.

Mistake 7: Delaying Faction Choice

Factions shape late-game access and cosmetics. Postponing this decision may leave you missing out on exclusive armor or buildings. Research Houses early and commit to one that aligns with your values and team.

By avoiding these mistakes, you’ll set yourself up for smoother survival and dominance on Arrakis. Share these with new players and check out our full guide on spice economy next.