Dune Awakening allows you to fully immerse yourself in the thrilling world of Dune, offering a chance to explore its fascinating lore and advanced technology. One of the standout features is the Ornithopter, a beloved vehicle that adds another layer of excitement to the game. However, crafting one can be daunting due to the extensive resources required. Don’t worry; we’ve prepared a comprehensive guide to help you craft your very own Ornithopter quickly and efficiently, covering materials, farming routes, and expert methods.
Materials Needed to Craft an Ornithopter in Dune Awakening
The process of crafting an Ornithopter is complex, demanding various materials and buildings to refine those resources. Here’s your essential checklist:
- 57,406 ml of Water for the Ornithopter and an additional 70,000 ml for crafting buildings
- 241 Aluminum Ingots
- 82 Cobalt Paste
- 22 Particle Capacitors
- 14 Diamondine Dust
- 8 Industrial Pumps
- 8 Complex Machinery
- 8 Carbide Scraps
- 30 Intel Points for the Ornithopter and 330 Intel Points in total
- Medium Ore Refinery
- Buggy (for transporting materials)
- Cutteray MK3 or Buggy Cutteray MK4
- Vehicle Fabricator
Top Strategies to Farm Materials for Your Ornithopter
Gathering the extensive materials for an Ornithopter is no easy task. Below, we outline the most efficient strategies, so you can streamline your farming efforts. Remember to follow the entire process to maximize efficiency.
1. Construct a Buggy for Efficient Material Transport
Building a Buggy is the first step toward efficient farming. A Buggy allows you to carry significantly more materials with fewer trips back and forth. Here’s what you need to build your Buggy:
- 1,390 ml of Water
- 15 Intel Points for the Buggy and 100 Intel Points in total
- 240 Steel Ingots
- 122 Advanced Servoks
- 120 Cobalt Paste
- 75 Particle Capacitors
- 23 Holtzman Actuators
- 10 Complex Machinery
- 26 Armor Plating
2. Accumulate a Large Supply of Water
Water is the primary bottleneck when crafting an Ornithopter, so here’s how you can quickly gather the required amount:
- Upgrade Blood Extractors and Purifiers: Researching the Improved Blood Purifier and Blood Extractor MK2 will increase water extraction efficiency significantly. With these upgrades, you get more water for each unit of blood.
- Construct Multiple Purifiers and Water Storage Units: Build 4-5 Improved Blood Purifiers and around 15 Water Cisterns to store the collected water. Normal Water Cisterns are recommended due to their resource efficiency.
- Use a Dew Reaper if Available: Acquiring a Dew Reaper, particularly the Industrial Dew Scythe MK4, will make water collection much easier.
- Extract Blood While Farming for Resources: Combining blood extraction with resource farming can be highly efficient as many valuable materials can be found in enemy camps.
3. Harvest Aluminum Ingots and Cobalt Paste
To craft the Ornithopter, you will need to farm Aluminum Ore and Erythrite Crystals, refining them into Aluminum Ingots and Cobalt Paste. Prioritize these materials and use your newly built Buggy for easier transport.
4. Raid Testing Stations, Strongholds, and CHOAM Facilities
Target enemy hubs for the remaining crafting materials. Here’s an effective route:
- Start at the Eastern Vermillius Gap for Testing Stations and Ironworks to gather Servoks and Complex Machinery.
- Proceed to Mysa Tarill Stronghold to loot chests for Diamondine Dust, followed by nearby Testing Stations.
- Move to the Sentinel Stronghold to collect Industrial Pumps.
- Finally, navigate through the Hagga Rift to farm Testing Stations and Erythrite Crystals.
Alternative Method: Purchase Ornithopter Parts
If farming isn’t your style, consider purchasing Ornithopter parts from faction vendors. However, you need to reach Reputation 4 with a faction before their vendor sells these parts. Completing faction contracts can build your reputation, but you’ll also need to save up around 125,000 Solari (approximately €24,000) to purchase the items.
Crafting Your Ornithopter in Dune Awakening
With all your resources in hand, it’s time to craft the Ornithopter. You will need a Vehicle Fabricator and a Welding Torch for this process. Follow these steps:
- Research the Ornithopter using 30 Intel Points.
- Utilize the Vehicle Fabricator to build the required parts.
- Assemble the Ornithopter with the Welding Torch in an open area, ideally on your base’s roof.
Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of an Ornithopter in Dune Awakening. Feel free to share your crafting journey in the comments below and let us know which farming route you took.
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