Which House to Choose in Dune Awakening
Written by Tyler Harris
In Dune Awakening, you’ll eventually need to pick between House Atreides and House Harkonnen. This choice affects your gear, your missions, and how you take part in the game’s PvP and PvE systems.
If you're aiming for long-term progress and endgame rewards, you should choose a faction once you reach the Anvil Trading Post.
How Factions Work
Talk to Faction Representatives
You can join a faction by speaking with the Atreides or Harkonnen reps at the Anvil Trading Post.
Each side will offer missions to test your loyalty. Completing them unlocks access to faction rewards like:
Cosmetics
Faction gear
Solaris payouts
Bonus XP
What Changes After You Choose
Once you pick a faction, you’ll no longer have access to the other faction’s missions or vendors.
But you can still visit both cities (Arrakeen and Harko Village) to trade, shop, or take on universal Trainer Quests.
House Atreides vs House Harkonnen
House Atreides
Known for honor, structure, and order
Rewards tend to favor defense and leadership
Good fit if you prefer group play and fair strategy
House Harkonnen
Focused on power, control, and intimidation
Often rewards aggressive and high-risk tactics
Better for players who want to dominate in PvP
How the Landsraad System Affects You
The Landsraad is a weekly voting system tied to faction control.
Guilds earn voting power by:
Gaining territory in the Deep Desert
Completing faction missions
Donating resources or helping minor houses
The more your faction contributes, the more say it has in weekly world changes like:
Bonus XP weeks
Exclusive trader visits
New vehicle customizations
What If You Don’t Pick a Faction?
You can stay neutral, but you’ll miss out on:
Faction cosmetics
Gear from vendors
XP bonuses from faction missions
Voting rights in the Landsraad
You can still trade, explore, and complete neutral quests... but you’ll be locked out of the deeper systems.
Final Blurb
Choosing between Atreides and Harkonnen isn’t just cosmetic in that it shapes how you grow in Dune Awakening. If you want better gear, XP boosts, and real control in the weekly vote system, you’ll need to commit to one house and help push it to the top.
FAQ
Q: When can I choose a faction in Dune Awakening?
You can pick a faction once you reach the Anvil Trading Post and speak to either faction rep.
Q: Can I switch houses later?
Not currently. Your choice is locked once you commit.
Q: Does picking a faction change my questline?
Yes, you’ll get unique faction missions and gear from vendors tied to your chosen house.
Q: Do I lose access to anything?
You won’t be able to do missions or buy gear from the other faction, but you can still enter their cities and trade.
Q: What does the Landsraad system do?
It lets your faction influence world rules like XP rates and special traders based on weekly votes tied to PvP and PvE activity.
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