In Dune: Awakening, players are asked early on to pick a side—join the noble House Atreides or side with the more aggressive Harkonnen. If you prefer order, honor, and diplomacy, House Atreides is the right fit. This guide covers all the Atreides faction quests (or “contracts”) you can take on, along with what to expect and how to move through their ranks.
How to Join House Atreides
Your journey starts at The Anvil, a trade hub located in Eastern Vermillius Gap. When you arrive, you’ll witness an argument between Lt. Anton Tolliver of House Atreides and Levenbrech Maxim Kazmir of House Harkonnen. After the scene, you’ll get the “Join a Faction” quest. Talk to Tolliver to join Atreides.
Once you sign on, you’ll begin unlocking contracts that help you rise in rank within the faction.
How Faction Quests Work
The Atreides contracts are a mix of exploration, combat, and intel-gathering. You’ll start by getting quests from Tolliver, but as you rank up, others like Adrea Ganan at Helius Gate and Thufir Hawat in Arrakeen will take over. Each quest you finish earns reputation and unlocks new missions.
As you progress, your commanding officer will change. You’ll start with Tolliver at The Anvil. Once you climb in rank, Ganan at Helius Gate takes over. Eventually, you’ll report to Thufir Hawat near the Ornithopter pads in Arrakeen.
Every Atreides Faction Quest (So Far)
Here’s a full list of known Atreides contracts in the game. These unlock one after another as you level up your standing with the faction.
- Join a House
- Recruits Wanted
- The Missing Spy
- Test of Prowess
- Test of Cunning
- A Test of Loyalty
- Climb the Ranks
- Deep Extraction
- Recovered Honor
- The Price of Betrayal
- Den of the Deserter
- Track Down Skorda
- Investigate the Sandflies
- Interrogate Tripp Yates
- The Trail of the Red Scorpion
- Secrets of the Stone Sentinel
- The Master of Assassins
- The War Profiteer
- On the Tainted Trail
- A New Cultist
- A Center of Learning
- The Hunt for Skorda
- Skorda’s Last Stand
- The Tainted Spice
- The Kytheria Wreck
Finishing “The Tainted Spice” usually takes you to Rank 5, the current top rank with House Atreides. More missions might be added in future updates.
Step-by-Step Walkthroughs (For Key Quests)
Some contracts are more complex and need extra guidance. Here’s how a few of them play out:
Deep Extraction
Get this contract from Tolliver. Head to Hagga Rift and go into the chasm near The Spiral. Find CHOAM Facility #4, defeat the three shielded enemies near the entrance, and report back.
Recovered Honor
Go back to Hagga Rift. Look for a crashed Ornithopter near a flower patch. Loot the body nearby to get the Atreides Identification Tag, then return it to Tolliver.
The Price of Betrayal
In The Spiral, you’ll need to extract blood from five deserters. If you don’t have a Blood Extractor, you can craft one using salvaged metal and fiber. After collecting 5,000ml of blood, analyze it using the console located partway down the Spiral and head back to The Anvil.
Den of the Deserter
This mission sends you to Imperial Testing Station No. 29 in Hagga Rift. Drop to the bottom, follow the path to find a Green ID Band, and collect Harkonnen intel inside. Bring it to Tolliver and you’ll unlock “Track Down Skorda.”
Moving Up the Ranks
Each completed contract pushes your reputation up. Rank progression unlocks new quests and changes who you report to:
- Lt. Anton Tolliver – Start here at The Anvil.
- Adrea Ganan – Found at Helius Gate.
- Thufir Hawat – Located near the Quartermaster in Arrakeen.
This shift in leadership marks your growing influence in the Atreides hierarchy.
What You Get for Joining House Atreides
The higher your rank, the more perks you unlock:
- Cosmetic Items: Access new building pieces, armor swatches, and other themed gear.
- Faction Buffs: Atreides-specific effects tied to Landsraad Decrees.
- Exclusive Vendor Access: Visit the Atreides Quartermaster in Arrakeen for faction gear.
If you joined Harkonnen instead, you can still look at Atreides cosmetics by visiting the Scrap Trader or Weapons Vendor in Harko Village—but you won’t get the perks.
FAQ: All Atreides Faction Quests in Dune Awakening
1. How do I join House Atreides?
- You can join House Atreides by speaking with Lieutenant Anton Tolliver at The Anvil outpost in Eastern Vermillius Gap. Accept the “Join a Faction” quest and choose to align with Atreides over the Harkonnen.
2. What’s the benefit of joining Atreides instead of Harkonnen?
- Atreides focuses on justice, loyalty, and strategic diplomacy. You’ll unlock unique quests, cosmetics, and buffs tied to Atreides faction decrees. It’s a good fit for players who prefer a more structured, honorable playstyle.
3. Where do I start Atreides contracts?
- Your first few contracts will come from Tolliver in The Anvil. As you gain rank, you’ll be assigned to other officers like Adrea Ganan at Helius Gate and Thufir Hawat in Arrakeen.
4. How many Atreides faction quests are there right now?
- There are currently 24 known contracts in the Atreides questline, ending with “The Tainted Spice.” More may be added in future updates.
5. What’s the fastest way to level up in the Atreides faction?
- Just keep completing contracts in order. Some quests unlock only after finishing earlier ones, so skip nothing. Completing “Climb the Ranks” is key to unlocking higher-tier quests and new officers.
6. I can’t find a new quest—am I stuck?
- Make sure you’ve completed all previous contracts in the chain. Some quests (like “Track Down Skorda” or “Kytheria Wreck”) won’t appear unless you’ve finished the one before it and spoken to the right officer.
7. What happens if I switch factions?
- If you leave Atreides to join House Harkonnen, you’ll lose your Atreides progress and reputation. Each player can only fully commit to one faction at a time.
8. What’s the deal with faction cosmetics?
- Ranking up in House Atreides lets you buy exclusive cosmetics like color swatches, banners, and building pieces from the Atreides Quartermaster in Arrakeen. These are locked to your faction rank.
9. Can I get Atreides gear if I joined Harkonnen?
- Yes—but only through vendors like the Scrap Trader or Weapons Vendor in Harko Village. You won’t get faction buffs or rank-exclusive cosmetics, though.
10. Does finishing “The Tainted Spice” end the questline?
- Right now, yes. Completing that mission generally brings you to Rank 5, which is currently the cap for Atreides. Future expansions might add more content beyond that.
Choosing House Atreides in Dune: Awakening sets you on a path of structure, loyalty, and complex politics. The questline gives players a strong sense of progression while tying into the broader world of Arrakis. Whether you’re just starting out or wrapping up the Skorda missions, every step with the Atreides feels meaningful and rewarding.
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