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Discover everything you need to know about creating your character in our character creation guide for Dune: Awakening, including backgrounds, castes, and mentors.
Dune: Awakening is the upcoming open-world survival video game that takes place in the world of Arrakis. It will be an open-world survival adventure shared with hundreds of other players. Players will be able to freely roam the Arrakis, build their bases, strengthen their character, craft numerous items ranging from essentials to transportation, and much more.
Before all players set off on a grand adventure in the new exciting world, they will get to create their unique character. As the game is still 2 months away from launching, Funcom, the developers and publishers of Dune: Awakening released a Character Creator & Benchmark Mode today. This tool allows players to experience all the possibilities of shaping their character, and test their hardware to see if it is compatible with the game prior to the release. In this guide, we will tell you everything that you need to know about the character creation in Dune: Awakening.
Dune: Awakening Character Creation Explained
The character creation in Dune: Awakening plays a crucial role in setting up the beginnings of the new exciting adventure. As it is an open-world survival game where players will make their own decisions, character creation will allow them to select an appearance, and select the background, caste, and mentor. Selecting the background, caste, and mentor will unlock unique dialogue options and a starting ability for the players corresponding to the choices.
Moreover, the customization options available for character creation are quite generous. Players can choose from 16 different presets with Male and Female sex choices, and then can further customize using numerous options. Most of the customization options have sliders, so use the slider to view the available appearance options and select the ones you prefer.
Here are all the main character creation options available in Dune: Awakening.
- Presets/Body Type
- Body
- Head
- Hair
- Tattoos and Scars
- Makeup
Dune: Awakening Character Creation Presets/Body Type
The character creation in the Character Creator & Benchmark Mode includes more options than the original showcase of character creation shown by the Devs 8 months ago. As you get to the screen of character creation, you will immediately see that there are more presets available and no Body Type option. Well, there are only two body type options available in Dune: Awakening, Male and Female. You can select between them from the Presets available. There are 16 Presets that are heavily inspired by the people from different planets in the world of Dune.
You can choose the preset of the species that you like and move to the main character creation options for further customization. Alternatively, you can select a preset and select the “Finish Character” option to confirm the customization.
Dune: Awakening Character Creation Appearance Options
After selecting the preset, you will be able to further customize it with the numerous appearance customization options. There are five main appearance options available, Body, Head, Hair, Tattoos and Scars, and Makeup. Each main appearance option provides further customization options for that particular section. For instance, the Body tab will include options through which you can customize the Skin Tone, Height, Voice, Vitiligo, and more.
Below you will find all the customization options for each main appearance option in Dune: Awakening.
All Body Options
The Body is the first main appearance option in the Character Creation. You will be able to adjust the height, select a skin tone, and give a raw look to the physique of your character. Use the sliders available to select the preferred look for your character.
Here are all the customization options available in the Body tab.
- Height
- Arm Thickness
- Leg Thickness
- Neck length
- Chest Size
- Skin Tone
- Vitiligo
- Vitiligo Strength
- Freckles Density
- Voice
All Head Options
Moving to the next tab, Head will allow you to customize the face of your character, set an age, enhance Details of the Head, Eyes, Nose, and more. This tab includes numerous customization options and if you like to take your time in creating a character, then you might spend a lot of time on this tab. There are 9 different Fact Types to choose from and several detailing options for various parts of the head. Moreover, you can also set Blemishes, Redness, and Dark Circles for the skin in this section.
Here are all the available customization options in the Head tab.
- Face Type
- Age
- Head Details: Add details to jaw, chin, and cheekbone.
- Eye Color: Choose from 20 different eye colors.
- Sclera Tine
- Eye Details: Add details to pupil, iris, eye size, angle, height, and more.
- Nose Details: Add details to nose and nostril.
- Mouth Details: Add details to the mouth including size, angle, height, width, and depth.
- Skin Blemishes
- Skin Redness
- Skin Dark Circles
All Hair Options
Moving on to the next tab, Hair will allow you to select styles and colors for the hair. You can select the hairstyle and its color, eyebrow style and its color, and beard style and its color, Moreover, you can also add further details for the eyebrows like adjusting their height, angle, and depth.
Here are all the Hair customization options available in the Hair tab.
- Hair Style: Choose a hairstyle from 35 different hairstyles.
- Hair Color: Choose from 45 different hair colors.
- Eyebrow Style: Choose from 12 different eyebrow styles.
- Eyebrow Color: Choose from 45 different eyebrow colors.
- Eyebrow Details: Add details to eyebrows height, angle, and depth.
- Beard Style: Choose a beard from 22 different styles.
- Beard Color: Choose from 45 different beard colors.
All Tattoos and Scars Options
The next tab is the Tattoos and Scars from which you can add tattoos and scars on your character’s face and body. This tab only has a few options through which players can further enhance the appearance of their character. There might not be a whole lot of designs for tattoos and scars, but it might be enough for you to make your character unique.
Here are all the customization options available in the Tattoos and Scars tab.
- Face Tattoo Style: Choose from 17 different face tattoo styles.
- Body Tattoo Style: Choose from 6 different body tattoo styles.
- Tattoo Age: Add a fade to the face and head tattoos.
- Head Scar Style: Choose from 7 different head scar styles.
- Head Scar Depth: Set the depth for the scars on the head.
All Makeup Options
Lastly, we have the Makeup tab which will allow you to add Eye Makeup Style, Lipstick, Eyeliner, Lipgloss, and adjust their intensity. You can further enhance the appearance of your character through these options and give them a unique look in the world of Arrakis.
Here are all the customization options available in the Makeup tab.
- Eye Makeup Style: Choose from 18 different eye makeup styles.
- Eyeshadow Color and Strength: Set an eyeshadow color and its intensity.
- Eyeliner Color and Strength: Set an eyeliner color and its intensity.
- Lipstick Style and Color: Add a lipstick style and its color.
- Lipstick Strength: Set the intensity for lipstick.
- Lipgloss: Add a lipgloss.
- Lipstick Metallic Choose a lipstick metallic from 5 different styles.
Confirming Character Customization
Once you have explored and customized your character, select the “Finish Character” option on the Body Tab to confirm the character. It will ask for a confirmation. Select yes if you want to proceed ahead, or no if you still want to customize.
Dune: Awakening Character Creation Backgrounds and Starting Abilities
After creating your character, Reverend Mother will ask you a few questions. During these questions, you will have to select your Home Planet, Caste, and Mentor. Choosing the Home Planet and the Caste will set your background, unlocking unique dialogue options in your playthrough. Your character will be able to pursue these unique dialogue options with Dialogue Traits. Moreover, you will also unlock a certain Unique Emote corresponding to the Home Planet.
Choosing a Mentor will assign your character a starting ability. Moreover, it will specify a certain class and playstyle for your character. However, it will not lock your character to that corresponding playstyle or class. You can freely advance to other playstyles or classes and choose a playstyle that you prefer. Although you will have to stick to the class for a brief amount of time in the early progression.
Choosing A Home Planet
Here are all the options for choosing a Home Planet in Dune: Awakening.
| Planet | Description | Dialogue Trait | Unique Emote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giedi Prime | A heavily industrialized, volcanic world, the Baronial Seat of House Harkonnen is controlled by a network of dense urban enclaves. | Deception | Harkonnen Curse |
| Chusuk | A rich and verdant agri-world of rolling hills and river-fed valleys, the ‘music planet’ is the center of culture and civility in the Imperium. | Cultured | Musician’s Pose |
| Caladan | A temperate but storm-wracked oceanic world, the ancestral home of House Atreides is known for its relaxed agrarian lifestyle and famous vineyards. | Honorable | Atreides Salute |
| Kaitain | A green and pleasant world with satellite-controlled weather. The fates of many are decided within the ornate halls of the Imperial planet. | Political | Elegant Bow |
| Ix | A forbidding ice world of mountain, tundra, and forest. The Ixians conceal their vast technological empire within sprawling underground cities. | Technologist | Forbidden Secret |
Choosing A Caste
Here are all the options for choosing a caste in Dune: Awakening.
| Caste | Description | Dialogue Trait |
|---|---|---|
| Bondsmen | The educated caste that serves the Great Houses and administers Imperial bureaucracy. Bondsmen are known casually as the ‘citizen class.’ | Bondsmen |
| Na-Familia | A caste reserved for essential members of a noble household or retinue. Na-Familia are afforded certain privileges and protections by their status. | Nobility |
| Pyon | The vast peasant labor force that drives the Imperial engine. Pyons are bound to the fief in which they live and are considered the property of their Lord. | Pyon |
Choosing A Mentor
Here are all the options for choosing a Mentor in Dune: Awakening.
| Archetype | Description | Training | Starting Ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swordmaster | Revered throughout the Imperium, Swordmasters of the fallen Ginaz School still represent the pinnacle of fighting prowess in the Known Universe. | Close-Quarters Aggression | Deflection: Enter a defensive stance to deflect dart attacks. |
| Bene Gesserit Acolyte | A shadowy all-female order with a deliberately obscure agenda. Adepts of the Sisterhood are prized by the nobility and feared by the rest of the Imperium. | Physical Mastery & Manipulation | Voice: Compel: Use The Voice to force someone towards your position from afar. |
| Mentat | A secretive and insular organization, the Order of Mentats conditions their adherents to store and analyze vast amounts of data at superhuman speeds. | Recon & Strategy | The Sentinel: Deploy a suspensor buoyed dart projector that uses motion detection to cover a field of fire. |
| Trooper | Every Great House of the Landsraad fields its own standing army or House Guard, and the backbone of these formations are career soldiers known as troopers. | Offense & Demolition | Shigawire Cable: Shoot a barb that attaches to a surface, launching you towards that position. |
Upon choosing all the background options and your mentor, a final set of dialogue will take place between your character and Reverend Mother. After that, the whole process of Character Creation will complete.
FAQs about Character Creation in Dune: Awakening
How many Races are there in Dune: Awakening?
Technically, there is only one race in Dune: Awakening, the Human Race. However, during your adventure and playthrough, you will be able to align with different Houses like Troopers, Mentats, Bene Gesserit, Swordmasters, and Planetologists.
Which is the best background option in Dune: Awakening?
There is no certain best option straight away, as each background offers a unique dialogue trait and emote. You will get access to unique dialogue options in your playthrough, giving you certain advantages in certain scenarios.
Which is the best Archetype or Class to choose in Dune: Awakening?
If you like to get close and personal, then Swordmaster would be the perfect class for you. It comes with Deflection as a starting ability, allowing you to go into a defensive stance. This ability is great for deflecting dart attacks which will overall increase your survivability. Despite this choice, all the rest of the archetypes have their pros and cons. Moreover, your character will not get locked to a certain archetype. You can progressively branch out to other archetypes in your adventure.
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