Resource collection and efficient inventory organization are crucial mechanics in Dune: Awakening. Gathering materials for base construction demands strategic planning to optimize your survival journey.

Resource Extraction Methods

The Cutteray becomes your primary salvaging tool early in the game. This device interacts with mineral deposits and damaged structures by identifying stress fractures. Scanning targets with right-click reveals vulnerable points marked by pulsating lines – larger objects often contain multiple weak spots.

Carefully align the Cutteray’s beam along these fractures using left-click to harvest materials. Focus exploration efforts on cave systems and abandoned outposts rather than exposed desert expanses, as these areas yield richer material concentrations.

Inventory Optimization

Weight management directly impacts mobility and progression. Construct secure storage units at your base to offload surplus materials, reserving only essential crafting components in personal inventory. Early vehicle acquisition proves critical – their cargo capacity significantly expands transportation capabilities.

Craft medical supplies and essential gear on-site to reduce unnecessary item hoarding. When overloaded, strategically drop common resources like ore clusters rather than critical components.

Long-Distance Logistics

With limited base-building opportunities, establish mobile supply routes using ground vehicles. Create temporary respawn markers near high-risk zones using Emergency Beacons to safeguard valuable cargo during hazardous expeditions.

Prioritize transporting rare artifacts and advanced materials over abundant resources. Note that Sandworm encounters result in permanent item loss, unlike most environmental hazards where retrieval remains possible.