Struggling to find Erythrite Crystal in Dune Awakening? Here’s a complete guide on how to get it, the best farming locations, and the fastest farming methods.
Jumping into Dune Awakening can feel pretty overwhelming. There’s a massive world to explore, and the list of materials, items, and crafting recipes just keeps growing as you play. With all the resources scattered around Arrakis and so many things to build or upgrade, it’s easy to feel lost, especially if you’re new or just want to know where to start.
One of the materials you’ll run into is Erythrite Crystal. It might sound like just another ingredient, but it’s absolutely essential for crafting some of the most useful items in the game.
In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about Erythrite Crystal, how to get it, where to farm it, the fastest ways to collect it, and what you’ll actually use it for.
How To Get Erythrite Crystal in Dune Awakening
The main way to get Erythrite Crystal is by mining it from special crystal nodes found mostly in the Hagga Rift area. You’ll need a Cutteray tool to collect the crystals; higher-tier Cutterays (like MK2 or better) will help you get more out of each node. Along with a Cutteray, make sure you have a Battery Pack to keep your tool running.
It’s also smart to bring a Personal Lamp (found under the Research section), some decent weapons and armor (the spots are packed with tough enemies), and a few spare wires if you’re using a Buggy for repairs. Erythrite Crystal (pink color) nodes are easy to spot once you know what to look for, but actually reaching them often means dealing with enemies and tricky terrain.
Best Farming Locations for Erythrite Crystal
If you want to farm Erythrite Crystal fast, the Hagga Rift is by far the best spot in the game. You’ll want to enter from the east side of Vermillius Gap, using the Riftwatch entry point. Once you’re inside the rift, head down the slopes and keep an eye out for crashed Ornithopters and big cave structures.
The real jackpot is the CHOAM Material Extraction Facilities. These are scattered all along the bottom and middle sections of Haga Rift caves. Most of the Erythrite Crystals in the game can be found here, either sitting on the ground, stuck to cave walls, or even hanging from the ceiling.
You might also spot a few extra crystals lying around in the open, but the extraction sites are where you’ll find the biggest supply. Bring a Research Probe to help reveal all resource nodes on your map and save a ton of time looking around.
Fastest Ways to Farm Erythrite Crystal
To farm Erythrite Crystal quickly, use a Buggy if you have one. The Buggy can be assembled on site as long as you bring all the parts with you, including fuel, wire for repairs, a storage module, and a Cutteray. The Buggy’s lights are great for exploring caves, and you can use the Buggy’s turret to reach crystals that are high up or out of reach on foot.
The Buggy also makes it easy to run over enemies in your way and speeds up travel between extraction sites. For the best results, bring a friend, one person can drive and shoot while the other fights off enemies or grabs crystals.
When you’re mining Erythrite Crystal by hand using a Cutteray, the amount you get depends on the tier of your tool. With a higher-level Cutteray (like MK3), you can expect to gather around 34 Erythrite Crystals from a single node if you’re thorough. Mining by hand works well, but it can take more time, especially when you have to climb up to reach crystals on ceilings or ledges.
If you’re using a Buggy equipped with a Cutteray array, your farming efficiency goes up a lot. The Buggy’s turret can reach crystals in hard-to-access places, and you can quickly move between nodes. In a good run, the Buggy setup can give you around 81 Erythrite Crystals per node, sometimes even more if you hit several spots back-to-back.
If you’re on foot, just make sure you’re well-equipped and use the personal lamp for visibility. Climbing around the rift can be tricky, but you’ll still be able to collect plenty of Erythrite if you take your time.
With a high-level Cutteray and a Buggy, you can walk away with hundreds of Erythrite Crystals in a single trip
How To Use Erythrite Crystal
Erythrite Crystal is mostly used to craft Cobalt Paste, which is an important ingredient for a bunch of mid and late-game items, including vehicles like the Buggy and advanced gear. Without a good supply of Erythrite, you’ll quickly hit a wall when trying to progress or unlock new upgrades.
Make sure to stock up whenever you can. If you’re planning to build vehicles or complete tougher challenges later in the game, you’ll be glad you have a stash of Erythrite ready to go.
If you follow these steps, you’ll always know where to look for Erythrite Crystal and the best way to farm it.
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