In the Dune Awakening Items for Sale unforgiving deserts of Arrakis, location is everything. Building your base too far from vital resources can cost you hours of travel time, expose you to raids, and cripple your progression.

This blog will help you strategically position your base near Basalt-rich areas—without sacrificing access to water, trade, or defense. Whether you're a solo survivor or faction leader, these base location strategies will give you a major advantage.

Why Base Location Matters More Than You Think

While it's tempting to build wherever looks cool or feels safe, Dune: Awakening is all about efficiency and logistics. Every trip to a mine, water source, or trade post takes time and energy. If your base is too far from Basalt zones, crafting Plastone becomes a grind.

On top of that, certain zones provide:

• Better access to rare ores (Basalt, Aluminum, Silicone)

• Safer terrain for vehicles

• Proximity to Exchange markets

• Strategic defense points in PvP zones

Top Regions for Basalt Access

Below are the best areas to base yourself if Basalt gathering is a core part of your gameplay.

1. Eastern Shield Wall