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After you find the first location containingthe First Trail of Aql,Dune Awakeningstops being overly accommodating and decides that the second trial is something that you should be able to find on your own.
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Mercifully enough, you’ll probably end up spending a good few hours longer in the Hagga Basin getting to grips with the basic mechanics ofDune Awakeningand completing the quests tied to ‘A New Beginning.’
But, eventually, you will need to abandon your base, travel north, and see if you can find the Second Trial of Aql in the Eastern Vermillius Gap.
Much like the Hagga Basin, the Eastern Vermillius Gap is a big place, and without a map marker to guide you to the next trial, this can feel like a real needle in a haystack situation.
But, have no fear, little desert explorer, as we have all the info you need to find and complete this trial with relative ease.
Second Trial of Aql Location
The method for finding the Second Trail of Aql really depends on whether you want to do it legitimately and embrace the harsh roleplaying aspects of Dune Awakening, or if you just want us to show you exactly where to go.
If you want to find it legitimately, I suggest crafting aSurvey Probe, and aSurvey Probe Launcherbefore heading to the central area of the Eastern Vermillius Gap to climb high enough to launch it.
The area where you’re able to see a huge, flat, almost cubic rock sitting high in the sky is usually a good place to get a vantage point. If a cutscene plays where Zantara shoots down a nearby ship, you’re in the right place.
Failing that, we can just show you with the image of the map shown above. This is a moisture-sealed cave marked on the map as The Deep Struggle.
This area is densely packed with hazardous locations, including various Ironworks and enemy camps. So, ensure you are well-stocked with darts and keep your wits about you.
Once inside the moisture-filled cave, be wary as there is an explosive trap that will go off, so dodge away from the blast. Then, you’ll see a hole in the floor that will allow you to drop down, leading you to an altar where you’re able to inhale spice and transport yourself to your second trial.
How To Complete The Second Trial of Aql
The Second Trial of Aql is pretty much as straightforward as the first, but this time you do get a bespoke item to help you through the hurdles of this trial.
You’ll receive aStatic Compactor, an item that is generally used for extractingFlour Sandin the real world. But, in this dream world, it has some rather magical qualities.
Walk forward until you have the ability to pick this up from an area where it is floating, and then you’ll need to use it to put out the fire on the ground to proceed onward. Think of it like a wizard’s staff and use it as such.
Shortly after the fire, you’ll find yourself blocked by an area that has been encased in sand. Use your Static Compactor on the wall, and the sand will clear, allowing you to pass right through.
Next, you’ll need to use this Static Compactor to trigger some poison bombs to avoid getting caught up in the smog yourself. You can trigger them all, but you only need to clear a path to move forward, as their range is pretty short.
Then lastly, you will need to do a spot of platforming. Use the Static Compactor to do some Avatar-esque earth-bending and create rock platforms to jump on. Just give them enough time to form before jumping to avoid looking foolish.
These rock platforms do not disappear or crumble under your feet, so feel free to take your time from one jump to the next.
After you use these platforms to cross the way, approach the end of the stage, and this will conclude the trial.
The Second Trail Of Aql Rewards
After completing this trial, your progress related to The Journey will be advanced, and you will be able to research the Static Compactor.
It won’t be able to perform the magic it did within the trial, but what it will allow you to do is extract Flour Sand, a very important resource if you want to utilize a Chemical Refinery.
You’ll need to have the following to craft/fabricate this item:
Then, once you have made this item, you’ll want to be on the lookout for white clouds floating above sand, as this indicates that this is an area that can be tapped for Flour Sand.
Bear in mind that this will use power from your Power Pack. Plus, these areas tend to be in open sand, so don’t hang around too long or the Sandworm will get you.
