Mastering the Swordmaster combat path in Dune Awakening offers an intense journey for those dedicated to perfecting close-quarters battle techniques. This specialization requires navigating treacherous deserts and completing rigorous trials across Arrakis to prove your worth.

Your initial Swordmaster training establishes core combat principles through a series of structured challenges. Below we detail how to locate the essential instructor and complete preliminary requirements for unlocking these foundational skills.

Locating the Combat Mentor

Journey north from West Vermillion Gap until reaching Pentacle Station within Hagga Basin to find instructor Arno. Exercise caution when traversing Jabal Ifritz’s unstable terrain – stick to established paths to bypass hazardous sand traps.

Upon arriving at the station’s main structure, enter and locate Arno positioned immediately to your right. This seasoned warrior provides the introductory trial necessary to begin your Swordmaster progression.

Initial Training Objective

The “Post Inspection” mission initiates your skill development. Your first waypoint lies at Devil Ice Cavern in the northwest, adjacent to hostile slaver territory. Investigate the chamber thoroughly to locate an interactive supply container holding vital information.

Proceed southwest to Rea Palace in Western Vermillion Gaps, a contested PvP zone. Approach the ruins from the western entrance, ascend to the upper level, and secure an access bracelet from a fallen adversary. This grants entry to a secured chamber containing multiple storage units, including one holding mission-critical materials.

The final stage leads to Testing Station 76. Systematically clear the complex until reaching its depths, where you’ll interface with a terminal to decrypt essential data. Return to Arno with this intelligence to activate your Swordmaster training regimen.