In Dune Awakening, aligning with House Atreides or House Harkonnen shapes your journey through exclusive gear, missions, and gameplay opportunities. Commit to a faction once you reach the Anvil Trading Post to unlock long-term progression and endgame advantages.
Understanding Factions
Joining a Faction
- Visit the Anvil Trading Post to speak with faction representatives.
- Complete loyalty missions to earn rewards:
- ⚔️ Exclusive cosmetics
- 🛡️ Faction-specific gear
- 💰 Solaris currency bonuses
- 📈 Experience boosts
Post-Selection Changes
After choosing a faction:
- ❌ Lose access to the opposing faction’s missions and vendors
- ✅ Retain access to Arrakeen and Harko Village for trading and neutral quests
Faction Comparison
House Atreides
- Focus: Honor, structured collaboration, and defensive tactics
- Best for: Team players prioritizing leadership roles
House Harkonnen
- Focus: Aggressive PvP dominance and high-risk strategies
- Best for: Players seeking power through intimidation
Landsraad Influence System
Guilds earn weekly voting power through:
- 🏜️ Securing Deep Desert territories
- ✅ Completing faction objectives
- 🤝 Supporting minor houses
Dominant factions influence global modifiers like:
“XP rates, resource availability, and event rotations.”
Remaining Neutral: Risks
While neutral players retain basic trading and exploration, they forfeit:
- 🔒 Faction-exclusive rewards
- 🗳️ Landsraad voting privileges
- ⚡ Advanced progression systems
FAQ
Q: When can I choose a faction in Dune Awakening?
Select a faction at the Anvil Trading Post after initial story progression.
Q: Can I switch houses later?
Faction allegiance is permanent—choose wisely.
Q: Does picking a faction change my questline?
Yes—each house offers unique narrative missions and gear blueprints.
Q: What does the Landsraad system do?
It allows dominant factions to reshape Arrakis’ economy and combat rules weekly.