All trial locations in Dune Awakening

None have mastered Arrakis as the Fremen did. To survive in Dune: Awakening, you’ll have to follow their steps and learn their way by completing hidden trials. 

In the Trials of Aql, you learn that all Fremen deeply understand Arrakis and how to thrive in its hostile environment. Accessing these precious sources of information requires risking your life and getting close to being attacked by a sandworm or worse — running out of water.

Our Dune: Awakening guide where to find all Trials of Aql, so you don’t need to worry about getting lost in the vast desert of Arrakis.

All trials in Dune: Awakening

While progressing in Dune: Awakening’s main story, you’ll want to pursue the Trials of Aql. These are special missions that, in addition to introducing more information about the Fremen (the native people of Arrakis), will unlock new pieces of gear for you to craft. Based on our experience with the game, we know that there are at least five trials to be completed. To start a trial, you first need to find its respective Aql Altar. 

The location of a trial is indicated by the quest visible if you enter the Journey menu and select the available missions in the “Find the Fremen” section. By clicking on “View Trial Location,” you can see an image of where the altar is. However, the game won’t tell you exactly where the location is on the map, making it quite a stressful treasure hunt.

Below, we go over all trial locations in Dune: Awakening we’ve found so far, indicating on the map where you will find the altars.

First Trial location in Dune: Awakening 

Completing the first Trials of Aql in Dune: Awakening is part of the main quest. During the Echoes from the Past main quest, you need to find the entrance to the altar. You find the first trial on the largest rock formation in the southern part of Hagga Basin South.

Approach it from the west and follow the path upward. You’ll find an opening to your right, which will take you to Mihna Cavern, where you can interact with the altar and start the first trial. Hide from the giant eyes and make your way through the level to complete it.

Second Trial location in Dune: Awakening

You can go after the second Trial of Aql once you enter the Eastern Vermilius Gap. This new area is more aggressive than the initial one, so be sure to apply all you have learned — and some of the tips we’ve prepared for you — so far to survive. The second Trial is located to the southeast of the largest rock formation, inside a location called the Deep Struggle. 

You will find the entrance by approaching the location from the east side, passing through a gate with a blue Eye symbol, and going up. At the top of the stairs, use your knife to open the path and then turn left to go downward into a hole that takes you to where the trial is. During this trial, you unlock the Static Compactor schematic, which allows you to collect Flour Sand.  

Third Trial location in Dune: Awakening

When it comes to finding the third Trial in Dune: Awakening, travel to the Western Vermilius Gap. The entrance is located in the large rocky area at the edge of the map. Be prepared because you will need to face a few enemies before you can enter the altar. Since you need to cross a long distance in the desert, which might call the attention of the sandworm, consider first going south to a small area. 

Once you get to the place, follow the main path upward to find the entrance. You will see lots of flags from the clans, and inside the first corridor, there are three enemies to face. Two of them have shields. Defeat them and follow the only path available inside the cave. It will lead you to where the altar is. Because the Emperor’s forces destroyed the altar, there is no trial to complete. 

Fourth Trial location in Dune: Awakening

To find the fourth trial, you must get inside the Hollow Hammer, which is the tallest rock formation in Eastern Vermillius Gap. Completing this challenge gives you access to the Prescient state, unlocked when you ingest Spice.

The real challenge when looking for this trial is to find the most effective path to climb. In our experience, you should start climbing from the south until you find some stairs. From there, the path becomes easier and you’re naturally guided to the altar by the corridors you find. Once you get there, be prepared to fight some enemies in the trial to unlock your new Spice skills.

Fifth Trial location in Dune: Awakening

You can find the entrance to the fifth trial by first entering the Hagga Rift region, an even drier desert than the one you were in before. Coming from the southwest, you’ll arrive at a House Dyvetz Representative base. 

From there, keep going northeast. Cross the bridge and then head North. You want to find a large rectangular rock that resembles a pillar. At the base of this rock, you’ll see a hole in the ground. Jump into it to find the altar and complete the fifth trial.

Sixth Trial Location in Dune: Awakening

The Sixth Trial of Aql is located on the northeast side of Jabal Eifrit Al-sharq. You need to get close to the edge of this area and look for some Slave Camps. In front of one of them, you find a sealed door that takes you into the Devil’s Eye Cavern, where the altar is located.

When inside, turn left, then right, and find the corridor that will take you to where the altar was supposed to be. However, just like in the third trial, the altar inside Devil’s Eye Cavern was destroyed. By interacting with the recorder in the room, you complete the Sixth Trials of Aql quest. 

Seventh Trial Location in Dune: Awakening

The Seventh Trial of Aql is one of the most challenging ones to find because it is located in a cave called The Red Maw in the depths of Higga Rift, in front of the CHOAM Mineral Extraction Facility #6. One option you have to reach the exact location is to enter the rift from the south and go all the way north, then turn west. You can find the spot by climbing down the inner part of the rift or using some openings in the ground.

You can identify the Red Maw cave by a strong red light and an enemy in a camp beside the entrance. Be prepared since there are a couple of other enemies inside the cave. When inside the main hall, go to the end of it and turn left, then upward, following the corridor. In a room with a large pillar, turn right to find the seventh altar, complete the quest, and unlock the Stilltent schematic.

Eighth Trial Location in Dune: Awakening

The final test in the “Find the Fremen” questline is considered the eighth trial, but in the game, you will see it as “The Footsteps of the Fremen” quest. The entrance is located in the Eastern Shield Wall in the North of Mysa Tarill. Depending on your equipment, you can reach the place coming from the North, but it involves going down a long and dangerous drop. You can spot the entrance because of the big blue symbol on the left side of the wall.

The final trial is a long one, where you need to solve a few puzzles and fight a group of tough enemies. Be sure to bring enough ammo, healing kits, and water, because you will spend a lot of time inside rooms and corridors where the Fremen once lived.