How to Move Your Base in Dune: Awakening

Dune: Awakening is all about survival, adaptability, and tactical foresight. Whether you're being choked out of resources, surrounded by PvP threats, or simply want a better shot at the spice trade, knowing how to move your base can dramatically improve your experience. (You may want to read Best Base Locations and Where to Build)

This isn’t like moving house in a typical survival MMO. You’ll need tools, vehicles, patience—and a game plan. Fortunately, the game provides systems to help you relocate effectively without starting from scratch. Let’s walk through everything you need to know.

Is Base Relocation Possible?

Yes, base relocation is completely possible in Dune: Awakening—but it's not instant or automatic. The game doesn’t let you simply “click to move.” Instead, it uses a blueprint system that lets you recreate your base structure elsewhere with a bit of planning.

The tools you need:

• Solido Replicator: Saves and redeploys base blueprints

• Storage vehicle (like a Sandbike Mk1/Mk2, Buggy, or Ornithopter): For hauling materials

• Sub-fief console: Used to claim land and build bases

When Should You Move Your Base?

Relocating is a smart move in several situations:

1. Poor Resource Access

Your current base may be far from stone, spice, water, or metal nodes. A better location could drastically increase your crafting and gathering efficiency.

2. Strategic PvP Positioning

Getting stomped by enemy factions near your spawn point? Move out and build where you can regroup, regear, and strike back.

3. Progression to Advanced Zones

As you progress, you’ll want to move deeper into the desert to access higher-tier resources and encounter tougher challenges. Your starter location won’t cut it forever.

4. Base Design Upgrades

Flat terrain, space for expansions, and freedom from nearby cliffs or hazards all matter. Moving lets you design your base with more precision.

Step-by-Step: How to Move Your Base in Dune: Awakening

Step 1: Unlock and Craft the Solido Replicator

You’ll need to unlock the Solido Replicator from the Research > Construction tab. This device is what allows you to create a holographic copy of your base layout.

• Craft the replicator using a General Fabricator

• Cost: ~20 Salvaged Metal

• Once crafted, keep it in your inventory

🔧 Tip: You can unlock this fairly early once you push out of the tutorial zones into the main desert regions.

Step 2: Save a Blueprint of Your Current Base

Equip the Solido Replicator and point it at your base. You’ll see an option to “Copy Building.” This captures a full layout of all placed base components—walls, floors, doors, etc.

⚠️ Important: The blueprint only saves the structure layout. It does not save item containers, crafting stations, or their contents.

Step 3: Load Your Materials Onto Vehicles

Since blueprints don’t transfer your resources, you’ll need to move materials yourself.

Best Transport Methods:

• Sandbike (Inventory Mk1 or Mk2) – Fast, agile, decent storage

• Buggy – Great cargo capacity

• Ornithopter – Best for long distances (endgame)

Make multiple trips if needed. Players often use several runs with sandbikes to carry all wood, stone, and crafting benches.

💡 Pro Tip: Dismantle all your storage boxes and crafting stations first to maximize refund value.

Step 4: Tear Down or Abandon Your Old Base

You have two options here:

Option A: Demolish Manually

• Use your Construction Tool in Demolition Mode (right-click toggle)

• Reclaim a portion of your base materials

• Good for players who want to optimize resource return

Option B: Abandon the Base

• Open your map, hover over your sub-fief console

• Hold X to abandon the land

• This frees up the territory and clears the base instantly

⚠️ Once abandoned, anyone can claim your old base location. You cannot undo this.

Step 5: Scout and Claim a New Base Location

Travel to your desired area and look for a suitable building spot. Criteria to consider:

• Flat terrain for easy building

• Near essential resources

• Not overcrowded or PvP-heavy (unless you're into that)

• Room for future expansions

Then, place your Sub-fief console to claim the land.

🔍 Tip: Avoid worm-sign heavy zones unless you're prepared for late-game survival.

Step 6: Deploy the Blueprint and Rebuild

Now the magic happens.

• Use the Solido Replicator again

• Select the blueprint you saved earlier

• A holographic version of your base will appear

• Left-click inside the hologram to start reconstructing

You’ll need to supply the materials manually, but the layout will be identical to your previous base.

Step 7: Replace Crafting Stations, Chests, and Utilities

The blueprint only recreates the structure. So now, manually place your:

• Crafting benches

• Storage containers

• Dew collectors

• Beds and lighting

Once done, your base is fully functional again—just in a brand-new location.

Common Questions

Do I Lose Anything When I Move My Base?

Only if you forget to:

• Empty all storage containers before abandoning

• Dismantle stations manually

• Bring your own materials to the new location

Be methodical and you'll lose nothing.

Can I Save Multiple Blueprints?

Yes, the Solido Replicator can store multiple base designs, which you can select from later. It’s perfect if you have a PvE base and a raid-ready PvP outpost.

Suggested Builds That Benefit From Moving Your Base

Some playstyles thrive on base mobility:

🔹 Spice Harvester Build

• Prioritize moving near spice fields for constant income.

• Best paired with fast transport vehicles.

🔹 PvP Guerilla Base

• Build in contested zones.

• Abandon and move frequently to avoid retaliation.

🔹 Deep Desert Explorer

• Move your base further into the high-risk zones for rare crafting materials.

• Use high-heat survival gear and mobility vehicles.

🔹 Trader/Merchant Build

• Relocate to zones with active player hubs.

• Great for resource flipping and market watching.

Final Thoughts

Relocating your base in Dune: Awakening isn’t something you’ll do every day—but when the time comes, doing it right is the difference between thriving and struggling.

The Solido Replicator is your best friend for this. Blueprint your layout, move your mats, scout carefully, and rebuild with precision. With a bit of preparation, you’ll go from cornered to conquering.

And if you're looking to save time or make your move smoother, don’t hesitate to check in with in-game traders or trusted marketplaces like SSEgold to gear up and stockpile resources for your next move.