The sand bike becomes the first affordable means of transport in the desert Dune: Awakening. In the story mode with the hints enabled, it is suggested to collect it in the first few hours of the game, after which the horizons of exploration are greatly expanded. Having at your disposal a convenient transport, you can quickly cross vast territories between the rocks, almost without fear of attack by worms.
And although a motorcycle does not guarantee complete safety when traveling, it will allow you to be calmer about your inventory and give you room to maneuver in the event of the appearance of Shai-Hulud. In this guide, we will analyze what is needed to create a tracked vehicle, tell you what parts it is assembled from and how to store it so as not to lose it during storms.
How to Build a Sand Bike in Dune: Awakening
In the MMO game Dune, the sand bike is a modular vehicle, for the assembly of which you will need to craft several mandatory parts. All the necessary components are opened as part of the task "Across the Abyss" from the "New Beginnings" section, whose goals lead step-by-step to the creation of the first means of transportation and prepare for the journey to the next location.
Before you start assembling, open the research menu and research the technology "Assembly Kit: Sand Bike Mod. 1." It is located in the "Copper Products" section of the "Transport" tab.
Next, use the fabricator to create the welding torch and each of the bike's components one by one. Everything you need is located in the "Transport" tab. Take the tool in your hand and start placing each of the parts:
- Install the chassis.
- Place a power source on the future vehicle.
- Install the engine.
- Place 3 caterpillars in the highlighted areas.
- Cover the structure with a housing.
At this point, the motorcycle can already be used. However, in order to transport objects in it, you will also need to install storage compartment. For creating a vehicle for the first time, you will receive the achievement "Across the Sands". In the future, you will be able to improve your bike by installing more advanced modules and accelerators on it. The vehicle can be equipped with weapons, an additional seat, and much more.
What components are needed?
To create a working motorcycle, you will need parts of one type of "mod", which can be either created from scratch or found on the map.
- Case ×1.
- Chassis ×1.
- Engine ×1.
- Caterpillar ×3.
- Power supply ×1.
- Storage compartment x1.
- Welding torch ×1.
The servos needed to build the transport are collected inside Imperial Test Station #2. Copper can be obtained from the rocks in the starting area "South of Hagga Basin". In total you will need:
- copper ingots ×61;
- Improved servos ×26.
Adding and Using Accelerators
Booster modules will be unlocked later, which can be additionally installed on the vehicle body. Once such a booster is placed, it will be possible to activate a temporary acceleration while driving the bike using the skill at the bottom of the screen.
How to Fuel a Sand Bike
To move, the tracked bike uses special fuel cells, created from the power units used to fuel the generator. Collect several of these parts from scavenger camps or extract them from the base reserve.
The next step will require research small chemical treatment plant. Find the blueprint in the Construction tab and study it. You will need 45 copper ingots to build it. After placing the mechanism on the base using the constructor, you can load the assembled fuel cells into it and get blocks for refueling the vehicle from them.
With a small or medium fuel cell in your inventory, approach the sand bike, hold "F" and select the canister icon on the right side of the circular menu.
Transport repair and storage
During operation and improper storage, the vehicle will gradually become unusable. When you are driving, pay attention to the module icons. As they wear out, they turn red, thereby signaling the need for repairs.
To repair equipment:
- Create copper welding wire in the crafting menu.
- Equip the welding torch and switch it to repair mode by pressing "RMB".
- Point the tool at the damaged part and hold down the LMB.
Using the repair tool on vehicle modules will damage them, reducing their maximum health.
To store your bike outside of your shelter, you must use a special one. transport backup tool. With its help, you can put the motorcycle in your inventory and place it on the ground at any time. This is necessary so that the equipment modules do not wear out during storms.
Research the desired blueprint, then create the device with the help of the fabricator. It will require ×6 copper ingots и ×2 particle capacitorsThe latter are found at testing stations.
To store a vehicle, hover over it with the tool and click "LMB". There can be up to 10 vehicles in the storage. When you need to use the bike again, take out the tool and use "LMB" to place the vehicle in an empty space.
We hope this guide helped you understand how to assemble, refuel and repair a sand bike in Dune: Awakening. comments Share your experience of creating vehicles with other players, and also ask questions if something remains unclear. We will definitely answer and try to help.
