Besides collecting flour sand, Carbon in Dune Awakening is also a must-have resource. Just like crafting material in other similar games (like iron sand in Black Myth Wukong), Dune Awakening Carbon is a Tier 3 material that’s key for crafting better gear, weapons, and important base parts. Most importantly, carbon is needed to make Steel Ingots, which are essential for upgrading your stuff. You won’t find carbon in the easy starting zones, so you’ll have to explore tougher parts of the desert to get it.
Here is a detailed guide to help you find Carbon in Dune Awakening and the best place to farm it.
Where to Find Carbon in Dune Awakening
Carbon in Dune Awakening is mostly found in rocky, dangerous areas beyond the starting zones. Here are the best places to look:
- Jabal Eifrit Al-Janub: This area is north of Vermillius Gap and is one of the first tough biomes you’ll visit after Hagga Basin and Vermillius Gap. It’s a great spot to find carbon.
- Hagga Rift: The northeastern part of Eastern Vermillius Gap and the Hagga Rift itself have lots of carbon deposits. Look for carbon piles near big rocks and cliffs.
Keep in mind, these areas are risky. You’ll face hostile NPCs and environmental dangers like quicksand, so be prepared.
Tools You Need to Farm Carbon in Dune Awakening
You can’t just use any tool to mine carbon. Here’s what you need:
- Cutteray Mk2 (or higher): This is the main tool for mining carbon ore. To get it, you need to research the Cutteray Mk2 schematic, which costs 5 Intel Points. You’ll also need 10 Iron Ingots and 7 EMF Generators to craft it.
- Power Pack: Your Cutteray Mk2 needs a Power Pack to work, so make sure you have enough of these.
- Transport Vehicle: Carbon Ore and the Steel Ingots you make from it are heavy. Using a vehicle like a Buggy will help you carry large amounts back to your base.
You might find small bits of carbon ore on the ground without the Cutteray Mk2, but this is slow and not good for farming.
How to Spot Carbon Ore
Carbon Ore looks different from other minerals. It’s covered in shiny gray and white crystals. Sometimes it can look like Copper Ore, but the white crystals are a good way to tell it apart.
Refining Carbon Ore in Dune Awakening
You don’t refine carbon ore directly. Instead, you use it to craft Steel Ingots.
- Ore Refinery or Smelter: You’ll need a Small Ore Refinery or Smelter to make Steel Ingots.
- Steel Ingot Recipe: To craft one Steel Ingot, you need 4 Carbon Ore, 1 Iron Ore, and 70 units of Water. So, you’ll also need to gather Iron Ore, which is easier to find in places like Vermillius Gap.
- Water: Don’t forget water! You’ll need a reliable water supply from Windtraps or Dew Extractors to continue producing steel ingots.
And that’s all you need to know about Carbon in Dune Awakening. For more Dune Awakening content, stay tuned to RetroNoob.
