Dune Awakening: Fifth Trial of Aql Walkthrough

Players can learn how to use the Thumper by completing the Fifth Trial of Aql in Dune Awakening. Here’s the entire walkthrough.

The Fifth Trial of Aql is a special quest since it holds lots of surprises for the players. Unlike the previous trials, where you got tested in combat and stealth, this time your parkour skills will be the most important thing. This particular mission is quite short; however, the tricky part of it lies in finding the location of the altar.

Dune Awakening has a guidance system that incentivizes exploration and only gives you vague clues to find the objective. So, if you are struggling with it, follow this guide and complete the Fifth Trial of Aql in Dune Awakening.

How To Complete the Fifth Trial of Aql in Dune Awakening

Dune Awakening map — Fifth Trial of Aql location (Image via Funcom)

The objective for the Fifth Trial of Aql is hidden safely underground. To find it, you must head east of the Hagga Rift. Once there, open your map and look for a place named the Hidden Test. The terrain there is quite tricky, so we need to avoid falling into the trenches just yet. Alternatively, you can also take a look at the map above to pinpoint the location. Once there, jump down from the hole and then jump down yet again to reach the cavern.

There, follow the linear path, and it will take you straight to the altar. After inhaling the spice from the altar, you will find yourself in a dream sequence similar to the previous trials. Once you wake up, keep walking down the path in front of you. Eventually, you will come across a pool of quicksand. From this point onward, you will have to avoid walking on sand altogether. There will be various rock platforms on the quicksand. Jump on them to make your way to the other side. Afterward, cross a bridge to discover another area with quicksand. Here, you will meet the Shai-Hulud, aka Sandworm, again. Also, this time, the way of traversing will be different.

On the pool of quicksand, you will see many stone structures standing. Climb into the first one and then walk to the end of it. Then jump onto the next structure and then jump again to the next. At the end of it, make your way to the next structure and follow it to the left, cross the gap, and you will come across a tall stone pillar. Climb it to reach the area.

Obtaining the Thumper and Summoning the Sandworm

Fifth Trial of Aql ss Dune Awakening — Summon a Sandworm with the Thumper (Image via Funcom)

There, you will get the Thumper. It is a tool the Fremen use to summon a Sandworm. After that, make your way to the machinery that is on the sand in front of you. Then, simply place the Thumper near it. The moment you do that, more stony stairs will appear. Climb them and stand there to watch the Sandworm swallow the machinery. This will unlock the new path from where you are standing.

Now, all you have to do is follow the path. It will take you straight to the end area of the dream. There, after picking a few dialogue options and a cutscene, you will wake up in the real world. This will mark the end of the Fifth Trial of Aql in Dune Awakening. As a reward, you will get the Thumper, which will be quite important during PvP encounters.