The Trials of Aql are rather important inDune: Awakening. Completing each will help you understand the world and allow you to get a better grasp of the story. However, some of these trials you do will yield important rewards that are tied to the main narrative of the game. So, it’s worth your time completing them as you come across each trial.

The Third Trial of Aql has been leaving players a little confused, mainly because of where it is. But if you read this guide, it’ll show you where the third trial is and how to complete it.

Player on a Sandbike looking at steps leading the Third Trial of Aql in Dune: Awakening.

Where To Find The Third Trial Of Aql

Aside from the first trial, which pointed you in its direction, you’re going to have toread the riddle in the Story tab of the Journey menu. The only issue with these riddles is that they can be convoluted when you try to solve them.

To make things easier, you can head to thefar western side of the Western Vermillius Gap region. The location you need to be in will be pastMendia’s Gate.When you reach this Point of Interest,keep going west; you’ll eventually end up in the open desert.

At the Journey menu of Dune: Awakening with The Third Trial of Aql selected.

The desert section between Mendia’s Gate and the Third Trial of Aql will be peppered with Drumsand. This type of sand is noisier than normal sand, which can cause the Sandworm to appear more often. A Sandbike can help you cross this section with ease.

Once you’ve made it directly across from the rock cluster where Mendia’s Gate was, you should be approaching another cluster. However, there will bea few caves that you can explore.

In the map of Dune: Awakening with Mendia’s Gate selected.

The one you need for the trial will be located in thenorthern partof the cluster namedCave of the Lost Pilgrim.

As you move closer to the entrance of the hideout, there will besteps leading you right to the opening.

On the map of Dune: Awakening with the Cave of the Lost Pilgrim selected.

Simply walk up, and you’ll be at the mouth of the cave.

How To Complete The Third Trial Of Aql

Now that you’re in the cave, all you have to do is find thealtar to activatethe trial. First, at the entrance of the cave,you’ll need to deal with a few enemies. Take note, a couple of themare shielded.

Afterward, head to theback of the room and turn right. You’ll see a path taking you toa moisture-sealed door. Cut it down and go past.

Character looking into a cave in Dune: Awakening. There are many items in cave.

If you avoid the fight, you can still get the trial done. As you enter the cave, look to your left. You’ll find a tunnel with another moister-sealed door. As long as you follow the path beyond the sealed door, you will wind up behind the enemies.

When you’re in this new section, you’ll end up in ahallway with stepson the opposite side.Go down the hallway and up the stairs. Upon climbing up the stairs, you’ll enter a roomwith a broken altarat the back.

Character looking at a Shigawire Recording device in Dune: Awakening. There is a light floating right beside it.

To complete the trial, walk up to the broken altarandpick up the Shigawire recordingon the right.

Unlike the Second Trial of Aql,you won’t need to consume any spiceand face further challenges. After you’velistened to the recording, you’ve done the third trial.