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Rarely does a game launch with as much deep and celebrated lore asDune: Awakening. The Dune universe has decades upon decades of books, movies, and a wide amount of public interest, which means that many people have already spent a lot of time thinking of themselves in the world of Dune.
But, Dune: Awakening does a great job at establishing the world(s) and lore of Dune for people who have no experience with it whatsoever, easing you into it without telling things too slowly. That being said, if you’re looking for a little more information to go on mechanically, we’ve got all your bases covered.
What Homeworld Should You Choose?
There arefive different Homeworld optionsto choose from, and these affect two different things:Dialogue Traits and Unique Emotes.
Giedi Prime
Giedi Prime isruled by the Harkonnens, who are the antagonists of the first two Dune movies. For someone looking to create a character with ties to the Harkonnens, this would be one of the best choices.
Harkonnen Curse
Chusuk
Chusuk is a much more beautiful world,full of artistic landscapes and artistic people. It’s considered the Music Planet, and is the Imperium’s cultural hub. For a character that’s more creatively inclined, this would be an inspired choice.
Chusuk Music
Caladan
If you’re looking toplay a character that’s involved with House Atreides or just a fan of wine, Caladan is going to be your best choice. This is an ocean world with a lot of vineyards.
Atreides Salute
Kaitain
If a planet covered in green is more your thing, Kaitain hascontrolled weather and plenty of plants, as well as political intrigue.
Kaitain Bow
Ix
And finally, for people wholove the cold or want to have been a part of a techno-empire, Ix is the Homeworld for you.
Ixian Secret
What Caste Should You Choose?
Your Casterepresents what class of society your character comes from. This is also going to give you another Dialogue Trait, as well as be important for those role-playing their characters. Apart from that, this doesn’t affect your character mechanically much at all.
Dialogue Trait
Bondsman
Bondsmen areessentially the middle class. They’re educated, but they work for the ruling class, as opposed to actually being the ones making the decisions that affect them.
Na-Familia
No-Familiaare the ruling class. They have extra privileges that other people don’t, and can get away with things they shouldn’t necessarily be able to get away with.
Nobility
Pyon
Pyonsare the peasants, the ones doing the backbreaking labor with little to show for it. They are considered the property of their lord, and their lives largely depend on how their lord decides to treat them.
What Mentor/Starting Class Should You Choose?
In terms of gameplay mechanics,this is the meatiest choice of character creation. This isgoing to determine which skills are the most available for your character to learn; it’s not that you can’t learn skills from other classes eventually, but this is essentially going to beyour starting class, and will likely form the basis for your build.
Swordmaster
Swordmasters areconsidered the most skilled fighters there are. Their skills are widely respected, and the skill is taught like a mental skill as much as a physical one.
They are primarily amelee-centric class, and if that appeals to you, this is going to be your best option.
Swordmasters start with the Knee Charge ability, which, as you would expect, charges your knee into an enemy.
Bene Gesserit
TheBene Gesserit use The Voiceto influence others. This can do a variety of things, making the Bene Gesseritsa very flexible class.If you aren’t absolutely certain what direction you want to gowith your character,this can be a good foundation.
Bene Gesserits start with the Compel skill, which moves an enemy toward you.
Mentat
Mentats excel at range, and aren’t nearly as well-suited to melee combat as some of the other classes. They have many skills that help them deal more damage in a variety of ways at range, andthey reward thinking through engagements and planning ahead more than running-and-gunning.
Mentats start with the Sentinel skill, which essentially allows them to place down a turret that fires at enemies for a short time.
Trooper
Troopers are themost destructive classand are going to beproficient in wielding a variety of heavy weaponry by the time they get leveled up. They’ll be the backbone of large-scale fights, and are going to afford you more offensive options than most.
Troopers start with the Shigawire Claw skill, which is a grapple line that works as a very nice movement ability.
