Dune Awakening: Best Bene Gesserit Build Guide

Here is a guide if you are looking for the best Bene Gesserit build in Dune Awakening, from the best abilities to equipment.

Dune Awakening: Best Bene Gesserit Build Guide
Best Bene Gesserit Build Guide in Dune Awakening (Image via Funcom)

If you are familiar with the original Dune lore, you will already know that the Bene Gesserit are among the most powerful factions in the entire universe. They are able to manipulate other beings with the sheer power of their voice, and are fearsome foes that also play a role in the top government. In Dune Awakening, the Bene Gesserit class is no different – they have unique abilities that allows them to use their voice to gain special abilities and advantages.

This game takes it a notch further by making them skilled fighters as well in close range, with the Swordmaster class. However, the Bene Gesserit are best as a support class in Dune Awakening, since they can apply a ton of debuffs to the enemies and take advantage of it. Various abilities like Litany Against Fear increases the whole team’s damage mitigation and stagger resistance. In this guide, we will go over the best build that you should use on the Bene Gesserit class in Dune Awakening.

Best Bene Gesserit Build Guide in Dune Awakening

The Bene Gesserit class requires you to be up close and personal with targets. Their abilities allow you to do just that. However, you need to be very careful about how you approach combat. You might be overwhelmed if you take on too many enemies at once. Fortunately, this class has powerful AoE control abilities to handle groups of enemies. The only problem is that you may struggle to get out of a fight if you decide to disengage, as this class lacks mobility.

Best Skills

Weirding WayThe VoiceBody Control
Bindu SprintCompelRecovery
Blade DamageVoice TrainingTrauma Recovery
Manipulate InstabilityStopVitality
Short Blade DamagePrana-Bindu Stability

This Bene Gesserit build is a good start if you want a balance between crowd control and blade damage. The Weirding Way skill tree is your main source of bonus damage. One example is Manipulate Instability, which increases the damage enemies receive when they are stunned, staggered, or knocked back.

However, keep in mind that you need to use a Short Blade for this build. With that said, you will need a bit of sustenance to keep you alive in combat. This is where the Body Control skill tree helps. This path will give you various buffs like health regeneration and poison resistance.

The Stop ability is also your best friend, as you can use it both to go aggressive and escape sticky situations. Knowing when to use this ability could mean the difference between life and death.

Best Weapon

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A Short Blade is recommended for Bene Gesserit. (Image via Funcom, SiNKiLLeR/YouTube)

The Bene Gesserit specializes in the Short Blade. It is recommended to use Kaleff’s Drinker as a weapon. Conveniently, you can get this weapon very early in your playthrough at the Wreck of the Alcyon.

Awakening. Here is a quick rundown of the weapon’s stats:

  • Damage Per Swing: 8.1
  • Attack Speed: 139

Of course, you can’t always rely on melee attacks. For your secondary, you can go for the Karpov 38 as a ranged weapon.

Also Read: Dune Awakening Bene Gesserit Class Guide: All Skills and How To Play

As a melee type, the Bene Gesserit class requires you to remain agile while having a decent amount of protection. On top of that, you also need to consider the harsh environment, something a stillsuit can help with. Fortunately, there is armor that can do both.

The Hollower Stillsuit is a unique type of clothing that has both protection and utility. It has decent armor and can store water for your hydration needs. Additionally, it’s light armor, so your mobility won’t be affected too much.

Here is a quick rundown of the stats:

ArmorArmor ValueHeat ProtectionVolumeCatchpocket Size
Hollower Stillsuit Mask260.31
Hollower Stillsuit Garment640.34500
Hollower Stillsuit Gloves190.31
Hollower Stillsuit Boots190.31

The only issue with this stillsuit is that you need to get lucky and farm the schematics. They have a 25 percent chance of spawning in the Dewgap Gateway. Once you get the schematics, you can craft the armor set. Alternatively, you can just get yourself the Scavenger set, which you can easily acquire early in the game.

Additionally, you can also add The Emperor’s Wings Mk1 to your equipment. The schematic for this belt can be found as you explore the Imperial Testing Station No. 2.

Also Read: How Does Power Generation Work in Dune Awakening?

How To Use the Best Bene Gesserit Build in Dune Awakening

How To Use the Best Bene Gesserit Build in Dune Awakening
Bindu Sprint is good for combat and exploration. (Image via Funcom)

Bindu Sprint Is Not Only for Combat

The Bindu Sprint ability can be used to travel in the vast desert. You will be able to sprint much faster than normal with this ability. If you don’t have a vehicle, you can just spam this ability to reach places quickly.

Don’t Forget To use the Weirding Step

The Bene Gesserit has a very low attack range. This is why you need to rely on your abilities to close the gap. Use the Weirding Step to dash behind your enemies quickly and take them down before they can react.

The Stop Ability Is Perfect for Groups of Enemies

Do not waste your Stop to control only one enemy in battle unless necessary. You can start with the Weirding Step to target one enemy and take them down. Once the other enemies notice you, hit multiple of them with the Stop ability. This will stagger them, allowing you to pick them off one by one.

FAQs about Bene Gesserit Class in Dune Awakening

Q1. Can you be a Bene Gesserit in Dune Awakening?

Yes, you can easily choose to be a Bene Gesserit in Dune Awakening. It is one of the most powerful classes that relies more on strategic meltdown rather than focusing on big number outputs.

Q2. Are the Bene Gesserit good or bad in Dune?

Bene Gesserit class can be good or bad depending on your playstyle and how you adjust to it in Dune Awakening. Since this game does not have a “morality” factor, this class does not identify as good or bad in that sense.


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