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How to Safely Farm Spice in the Deep Desert – Dune: Awakening Guide

Spice is the most valuable resource in Dune: Awakening, and the Deep Desert offers the richest spice deposits. However, it’s also the most dangerous area due to sandworms, heat, and PvP threats. This guide will walk you through how to farm spice safely and efficiently in the Deep Desert.

What You Need Before Entering the Deep Desert

  1. Spice Harvester
    Use at least a Medium Spice Harvester. Make sure it’s fully fueled and repaired.
  2. Stillsuit and Heat Protection Gear
    Wear an upgraded stillsuit with cooling modifications. Carry water and sunscreen items to protect against heatstroke.
  3. Ornithopter (Thopter)
    Ensure your thopter is fueled and in good condition. It is your primary escape vehicle and used for fast travel and scouting.
  4. Survival Loadout
    • If avoiding PvP: Equip stealth gear and silent movement perks.
    • If engaging in PvP: Use ranged weapons, shields, and armor.
    • Carry spice vacuums, repair kits, and backup food or healing items.

Step-by-Step: How to Farm Spice Safely

1. Scout for a Safe Spice Field

Fly your ornithopter over the Deep Desert and look for spice fields away from common PvP routes and known thumper locations. Use terrain to your advantage and avoid high-traffic areas.

2. Deploy Your Harvester Strategically

Land a short distance away and deploy your harvester in a slightly concealed location such as behind dunes or rock formations. Activate it and monitor the environment closely.

3. Watch for Sandworms

As your harvester runs, sandworm threat increases over time. Pay attention to HUD alerts and ground tremors. If worm activity begins, be ready to immediately recall the harvester.

4. Collect Spice and Exit Quickly

Once your harvester is around 80 to 90 percent full, recall it to minimize risk. Load the spice into your inventory or thopter. Leave the area immediately to avoid detection or worm attack.

5. Repeat the Process in a New Location

Return to a safe zone to offload spice, repair your gear, and resupply. For continued farming, rotate locations to avoid patterns that could attract enemy players.

Safety Tips for Spice Farming in the Deep Desert

  • Avoid using thumpers, as they attract sandworms rapidly.
  • Farm during off-peak server hours to reduce PvP encounters.
  • Use terrain such as rocks and cliffs to break line of sight.
  • Always set a waypoint at your ornithopter for quick extraction.
  • Consider farming in pairs: one player manages harvesting, the other scouts and defends.

What to Do If a Sandworm Appears

  1. Recall your harvester immediately.
  2. Run at an angle away from tremors rather than directly away.
  3. Seek high ground or rocky outcroppings if on foot.
  4. Get into your ornithopter and fly to safety without delay.

Deep Desert Spice Farming Profit Strategy

  • The deeper you go into the desert, the more spice you can extract.
  • Prices for spice increase on the player market after large battles or raids.
  • Use remote storage or drop caches if you’re carrying too much and suspect danger.

For best results, repeat this process efficiently and stay alert to environmental and player threats. With the right preparation and timing, Deep Desert spice farming can be one of the most profitable strategies in Dune: Awakening.