How to Farm Water in Dune: Awakening - Best Methods Explained

In Dune: Awakening, water is life, both literally and metaphorically. It fuels your survival needs and supports crafting systems for high-end gear. Whether you're preparing for PvP, processing Spice, or expanding your base, you'll need a steady water supply. Below are the two best ways to farm water efficiently on Arrakis.

Method 1: Industrial Dew Scythe & Decaliters

The most efficient way to collect massive amounts of water is through the Industrial Dew Scythe, a late-game tool unlocked in the Aluminum Tier.

What You Need Dune Awakening Items:

·Industrial Dew Scythe (unlocked in Aluminum tier)

·Decaliters - each holds up to 10,000 liters of water

·Battery Packs (for Dew Scythe operation)

·An empty inventory (dump gear in a chest to maximize carrying capacity)

When to Harvest:

·Use the time-of-day dial in the top-right corner of your HUD

·The best time is early dawn, right before the sun rises

How to Do It:

1. Empty your inventory and carry 3-4 (or more) Decaliters.

2. Head to a dewy plant field just before dawn.

3. Equip the Dew Scythe and start harvesting. It will auto-store water in your carried deciliters.

4. Monitor your battery usage-the Dew Scythe drains power quickly.

5. Move to new fields once the current one is depleted.

6. Return to your base and store your water in water tanks or refining stations.

Why It's Effective:

·Yields thousands of liters per harvest cycle

·Great for long-term storage

·Scales well into endgame water needs

Method 2: Fremen Deathstills

For more passive, base-based water farming, use Fremen Deathstills. These convert corpses into drinkable water-perfect if you're actively engaging in combat or looting.

What You Need:

·Fremen Deathstill (regular or advanced)

·Dead enemy bodies

·Storage chest for temporary corpse storage

·A vehicle with storage (like a buggy) to haul bodies

How to Do It:

1. Kill NPC enemies in the open world.

2. When prompted, pick up their corpse (you can carry a few at a time).

3. Load corpses into your vehicle's inventory.

4. Back at base, store corpses in a chest.

5. Load each corpse into a Fremen Deathstill.

Wait:

·Standard Deathstill: ~60 minutes

·Advanced Deathstill: ~50 minutes

Once processing completes, collect the water.

Why It's Worthwhile:

·Great for passive water generation

·Works well if you already play aggressively

·Scales if you buy Dune Awakening Items that have multiple Deathstills

Tips for Efficiency

·Use both methods together: Dew Scythe for bulk water, Deathstills for passive supplement.

·Craft Advanced Deathstills as soon as possible to cut processing time.

·Always carry extra battery packs when using the Scythe.

·Have multiple Decaliters to avoid frequent trips.

·Place water tanks close to your processing area to save time.

Conclusion

Water is essential to surviving and thriving on Arrakis, and farming it smartly can mean the difference between barely scraping by and dominating the desert. If you're in the mid to late game, invest in the Industrial Dew Scythe + Decaliterjons for fast, efficient harvesting. If you're focused on combat and loot, set up a few Fremen Deathstills to convert your kills into life-giving hydration.