Eighth Trial of AQL Locations & Puzzle Solutions | Dune Awakening

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The Eighth Trial of AQL marks the final major challenge in Dune Awakening's main journey arc. Unlike previous trials, this final trials leans heavily into puzzles, lore, and progression.

This guide will show you where to find the eighth trial and provide solutions for the puzzles inside, so you don't get stuck wandering the depths of Arrakis.

 

Eighth Trial of AQL Locations and Rewards

Trial 1: Minha Caven

It is located in the center of Haka Basin South in the southern area amidst a larger rock formation.

Interact with the bowl of spice and enter the trial. Once completed, you will unlock the schematic for the Scavenger Stillsuit, an essential upgrade for your progression.

 

Trial 2: The Deep Struggle

It can be found in the south of Eastern Vermillius Gap. There are some ruins within the rock face, find the cave with lights on.

Once inside, be careful as there are some traps that might be triggered. Then simply head down deeper into the cave until you find another altar room and a bowl of spice to interact with.

Once completed, you will get a schematic for the Static Compactor, which is required to harvest the sanflower and spice.

 

Trial 3: The Hollow Hammer

You can find it in the Eastern Vermillius Gap at the hammer-like landmark at the center of the massive western rock formation.

You will get the Unfixed Crysknife and unlock the third slot Ability as rewards.

 

Trial 4: The Lost Pilgrim

It is located in the southwest of Western Vermillius Gap. You can regconize the right place by the large flat rock that balances on top of the rock pillars.

Once there, head to northeastern side until you see some lights and paths leading up to some ruins. In here, you might encounter some enemies before you reach the altar room.

 

Trial 5: The Hidden Test

It is located in Hagga Rift. As seen here from toper, you are looking for leaning rock, and the altar room is under the bottom.

In this trial, you can obtain schematic for Thumper, a tool that can distract sunworms, which is especially useful in the deep desert.

 

Trial 6: Devil's Eye Caven

The location of trial 6 is northeast corner of the Jabal Elfrit AL - Sharq. You're looking for a cave entrance opposite a small camp.

 

Trial 7: The Red Maw

It is located in the north part of the Hagga Rift. Descent to the bottom of the rift and look for a small camp and follow ome or two enemies.

You can receive the schematic for Stilltent, a makeshift tent that can provide shelter from heat and sunworms.

 

Trial 8: Sietch Ta'lab

The final test is located in a cave in the northeast of Mysa Tarill, just at the border to the Eatern Shield Wall.

Head inside and you'll discover the Sietch Ta'lab. If you need help with any of the puccles for the final test, make sure to check out the following puzzle solutions.

When you completed the trial, you can get the schematic for Freman Deathstill, which allows you to extract water from dead bodies in your base. And you'll also reeive the Ari's Pistol as a token of remembrance.

If you find it diffcuilt to get the altar room, the above vedio will guide you to there step by step.

 

Puzzle Solutions

Sietch Entrance Door

The first challenge you face at the final test is the lock mechanism for the door. To open it, you need to answer a series of questions. If you fail one question, you have to start from the beginning.

Here are the solutions for all questions in the right order:

• Nilotic al-Qurouba
• Poritrin
• Salusa Secundus
• Bela Tegeuse
• Rossak
• Thurgrod
• Harmonthep

 

Ecology Lesson

The next challenge that awaits you is an ecology lesson. You need to select the correct three sysbols for all three lessons. The above image includes all the answer you need.

 

Ancient Deathstill Mechanism

In order to activate the ancient death, you need to first realign all circles of the mechanism correctly. This puzzle is fairly simple, but in case you might messde up the order, here's the solution:

• Inner Ring x3
• Middle Ring x1
• Outer Ring x3

 

That's all for the Eighth Trial of AQL locations and puzzle solutions, hope you find it helpful!

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