Learn the easiest ways to get Flour Sand in Dune Awakening, the safest locations to farm it, and how to use it.
If you’re just getting started in Dune Awakening, it’s easy to feel lost with all the different resources, crafting materials, and gear options thrown at you. From basic minerals to advanced tech, figuring out what’s important, where to look, and how to gather what you need can get overwhelming fast.
Flour Sand is one of those key materials that’s a bit confusing at first. You’ll see it mentioned in crafting recipes, especially for Silicone Blocks and other advanced items. But how do you actually get Flour Sand, and is there a way to farm it without constantly getting eaten by Sandworms?
In this guide, we’ll break down exactly how to get Flour Sand and share the best and safest farming spots.
How to Get Flour Sand in Dune Awakening
While you can farm Flour Sand by hand, it is not what we recommend. So, the first thing you’ll need before you start farming Flour Sand is the Static Compactor. This isn’t available right away, you have to progress through your journey until you reach and complete the Second Trial of Aql.
Once you finish that step, the Static Compactor becomes unlocked. This tool is your ticket to quickly collecting Flour Sand, as trying to do it by hand is painfully slow and not really worth it.
How to Spot Flour Sand in the Desert
When you’re driving or walking across the sands, keep an eye out for large white dust clouds rising from the ground. These are the telltale signs that Flour Sand is present on the surface. In the screenshot below, you can see exactly what this looks like; those white plumes make it much easier to tell the difference between Flour Sand and regular sand.
Not every patch of Flour Sand is equally safe to farm. Most of these deposits are found in open areas, which means you’ll be exposed and there’s a real risk of attracting a Sandworm. The Static Compactor makes a lot of noise when you use it, which can quickly draw a Sandworm if you’re in the wrong spot.
Best and Safest Spots to Farm Flour Sand
The biggest trick to farming Flour Sand safely is all about location. Instead of heading out to the middle of the desert, focus on finding deposits that are close to rocks or near the edge of the open sand. These spots let you grab what you need without putting yourself at risk every single time.
One area that’s worked well is around Vermillius Gap. This place often has Flour Sand deposits right near rocky terrain. They can sometimes spawn randomly, so if you don’t see one right away, drive around the perimeter a bit and keep an eye out for those white dust clouds.
Once you find a good spot near rocks or on the edge, park your vehicle close and use your Static Compactor right there. You’ll see piles of Flour Sand appear after you use the compactor, and you can just walk over and collect them. Since you’re not deep in the open sand, you’re much less likely to get the attention of a Sandworm.
It’s way more efficient than picking it up by hand, and you won’t have to constantly worry about getting caught by the Sandworm.
How to use Flour Sand
Now that you’ve got a healthy supply of Flour Sand, you can use it to craft important items like Silicone Blocks. Having a good stash of these materials makes it a lot easier to progress and craft more advanced items in the game.
Don’t waste time hunting for big deposits out in the open; stick to the edges and stay close to rocks when you can. The Static Compactor is your best friend for farming Flour Sand quickly and safely. And always remember: if you see those big white dust clouds, that’s your signal to stop and farm.
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