Getting your first Ornithopter in Dune: Awakening is one of the biggest milestones in your journey across Arrakis. Once you get into the air, the entire game opens up — travel becomes faster, resource gathering becomes easier, and you're one step closer to the Deep Desert.

In this guide, I'm breaking down how to get your first Ornithopter as quickly and efficiently as possible, including whether you should craft one, buy one, or use faction progression to get into the air.

We'll cover:

🛩️ How to get your first Ornithopter
⚙️ Crafting vs. buying your first Ornithopter
🏴‍☠️ How faction progression can help you get one faster
⛏️ Where to farm important resources and components
📍 Locations worth visiting for gear and materials
🔬 How to use Intel points efficiently
🔧 Which upgrades and tools you should unlock
💰 When buying an Ornithopter may be the better option
🏜️ Why getting into the air early can give you a huge advantage

I'm also covering the new player experience changes currently seen in the PTC, including the new base reconstruction tool that can allow players to move their entire base instead of having to start over when they eventually leave their starting area.

If you're playing Dune: Awakening on console, starting fresh on a new server, or simply looking for the fastest path into the air, this guide should help you avoid wasting hours farming resources you may not actually need.

📌 QUESTION OF THE DAY:
Are you planning to craft your first Ornithopter or buy one? Let me know in the comments!

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Stay thirsty, and I'll see you guys on Arrakis! 🏜️