In the Haga Basin region of Dune: Awakening, many players have abandoned their bases due to inactivity, leaving behind a goldmine of "unpowered" outposts. These inactive bases are a solo player's dream - filled with high-tier loot waiting to be plundered. This guide will break down how to leverage AI enemies to destroy Thief Cores, allowing you to raid abandoned bases for rare items, valuable materials, and resources that can be exchanged for large sums of Solari. Pair this strategy with MmoGah's gear support and resource purchasing services to maximize efficiency.
This guide is inspired by FENGRUSH's YouTube content.
🏚️ Identifying Target Bases
Not every seemingly abandoned base is ripe for looting. First, confirm whether the base is truly inactive by checking its power status. Enter Build Mode and switch to Repair View to inspect the durability of structures - this reveals decay progress. If the Thief Core (the base's heart) is intact, the base hasn't naturally deteriorated. In this case, your only option is "AI-assisted demolition."
🏚️ The Art of Luring Enemies
Through testing, the creator discovered that different enemy AI types have varying "leash ranges." Ranged units (e.g., Patrol Drones) have short aggro ranges and are hard to manipulate. Instead, Rushers (melee units) are ideal - they have wide attack ranges, stable aggression, and are easier to control. By baiting them into attacking you, their stray attacks can gradually destroy the Thief Core.
⏳ Key Tactics:
• Use vehicles or structures to gain elevation, forcing Rushers into ranged attack mode.
• If a Rusher becomes immobilized, reposition it using the Trooper's Collapse Grenade or the Bene Gesserit's Compel skill.
• Destroying a Thief Core takes 5-8 minutes of sustained damage - patience is crucial.
🏚️ Swift Base Claiming
Once the Thief Core is down, the base's ownership resets. Immediately place your own Thief Core to claim the land. Ensure you have an available Thief Core slot beforehand - missing this window could cost you the base. While Haga Basin is sparsely populated, competition is still possible.
After securing the base, loot all storage containers and production facilities for resources!
🏚️ What Rare Loot Can You Get
In the creator's first raid alone, they scored:
• 15+ Laser Rifle Blueprints
• High-tier Refineries (Spice Refiner, Ore Refiner)
• Plastinium & Spice Melange (high-value Solari trade-ins)
• Crafting Materials & Healing Consumables
• High-End Attachments & Spare Parts (Stamina Mods, Protective Armor, etc.)
Normally, gathering these resources would require a week of Deep Desert mining - but with this method, you can secure them in under an hour.
🏚️ Efficient Looting & Recommended Boosts
Stolen resources are often extremely heavy, so use high-capacity transports like the Mark 6 Buggy or Sandcrawler. Alternatively, set up a staging warehouse near the target base to consolidate loot before hauling.
For immediate upgrades, consider purchasing Dune Awakening Items from MmoGah. Their fast, secure services provide:
• Gear & Attachments (to strengthen raids)
• Dune Awakening Solari Purchases (skip the grind and upgrade instantly)
🎯 Advanced Tips & Summary
✔️ Prioritize unpowered bases with no active defenses.
✔️ Ensure you have a Compel-focused build and Collapse Grenade for crowd control.
✔️ Use terrain to block, funnel, and redirect Rushers.
✔️ Place your Thief Core instantly to secure ownership.
✔️ Target blueprints, Spice, and high-profit Dune: Awakening Solari exchange items as your primary loot.
Final Thoughts
As more players go AFK, Dune: Awakening's world will overflow with unguarded treasure troves. By mastering AI-driven base demolition and supplementing with MmoGah's resources, even solo players can build empires rivaling major guilds - without the grind.
