How to Complete All Trials of Aql in Dune: Awakening – Ultimate Guide

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The Trials of Aql Guide

The Trials of Aql are lore-rich challenges that reward you with powerful schematics, abilities, and faction progress. There are eight Trials across Arrakis, each requiring exploration, survival, or puzzle-solving. This guide explains where to find each Trial and how to complete it efficiently.

Trial 1 – Mihna Cavern (Hagga Basin South)

Objective: Sneak past floating sentries and consume the spice.
Reward: Scavenger Stillsuit schematic
Tips: This Trial is introduced via the main questline and is unmissable.

Trial 2 – Deep Struggle (Eastern Vermillius Gap)

Objective: Use a Static Compactor to clear debris and reach the altar.
Reward: Static Compactor schematic
Tips: Bring a sandbike and sprint between shelter points to avoid heatstroke or worms.

Trial 3 – Cave of the Lost Pilgrim (Western Vermillius Gap)

Objective: Discover the destroyed altar and listen to its audio log.
Reward: Lore entry (no schematic)
Tips: There’s no enemy encounter—just exploration.

Trial 4 – Hollow Hammer (Eastern Vermillius Gap)

Objective: Scale the tall hammer-shaped rock and fight inside the cavern.
Reward: Unlock Prescient state and a third ability slot
Tips: Use climbing gear or jump enhancement mods to reach the peak.

Trial 5 – The Hidden Test (Hagga Rift)

Objective: Jump into a pit and navigate without sinking into quicksand.
Reward: Stilltent schematic
Tips: Access from the rim of the rift—use suspensor belts to slow your descent.

Trial 6 – Devil’s Eye Cavern (Jabal Eifrit Al-Sharq)

Objective: Inspect a destroyed altar and listen to its lore log.
Reward: Lore entry only
Tips: No puzzle or enemies—pure discovery.

Trial 7 – Red Maw (Deep Hagga Rift)

Objective: Cross the sandstorm-lashed cave using a chain of safe Stilltent zones.
Reward: Stilltent schematic
Tips: Time your movement between shelters; stamina is critical.

Trial 8 – Footsteps of the Fremen (Sietch Ta’lab, Eastern Shield Wall)

Objective: Solve puzzles, fight enemies, and complete the dungeon solo.
Reward: Fremen Deathstill schematic
Tips: Enter fully stocked—this is a long, single-player instance with no re-entry.

Completion Tips

Complete Trials in order by following the “Journey” quest UI.
Bring heat protection gear, hydration, food, and climbing tools.
Some Trials are lore-only—these still count toward progression.
The final Trial must be completed solo; it cannot be entered while another player is inside.

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