The Sixth Trial of Aql is one of the most disorienting and gear-sensitive challenges in Dune: Awakening.
While other trials might test your movement or combat skills, this one throws you into a confusing cave system deep in hostile high-level territory, where simply finding the altar is a puzzle of its own. Add in the possibility of aggressive NPCs, blocked paths, and maze-like corridors, and it’s easy to see why many players hit a wall here.
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After getting lost more times than I care to admit, I’ve mapped out the correct path and broken down what you’ll face so you can reach and complete the trial without wasting time or dying needlessly.
Sixth Trial location
To begin, you need to travel to the top northeast corner of the map, where you’ll find Devil’s Eye Cavern.
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The cave entrance is nestled in the rocky cliffs and easy to miss, so keep your map open. Once inside, immediately place a respawn beacon. The area is high-level and not forgiving if you lack solid gear.
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Expect resistance: enemies may appear inside the cave. Bring a decent weapon and healing supplies. You’ll also find some decent loot here, including a rifle and standard resources.
The biggest challenge is navigation. The cavern has multiple blocked paths, misleading corridors, and dead ends. The correct route involves descending and looping around into a partially hidden passage that leads to the trial site. When you see collapsed paths and murals, you’re on the right track.
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How to solve the Sixth Trial
Unlike earlier trials, the Sixth Trial is more of a lore-based experience than a combat gauntlet. Once you reach the altar, you’ll find it damaged and surrounded by murals referencing the Zensunni wanderers (ancestors to the Fremen).
Interact with the altar. You won’t face a fight here; instead, the trial focuses on discovery and understanding. It hints at the spiritual journey of the Fremen, their migration, and their transformation.
Your character will reflect on the destruction and beauty of the place, noting connections between ancient traditions and present trials. After this moment of quiet insight, the trial concludes automatically.
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