If you’re the type of player who likes getting up close and personal, then you know even thebest gunsdon’t cut it. You’ll need to get a sword, and not just any sword, but a long blade. Some long blades inDune: Awakeningare all about speed and precision, letting you pierce through shields, while others go for wide swings, knocking out groups of enemies with a single swing.
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Some long blades give you reach that lets you stay just out of danger. Others reward you for perfect timing with poison clouds or bursts of stamina. This list isn’t about which long blade hits the hardest; it’s about the blades that give you something extra.
8Shock-sword
Helps You Maintain Your Stamina When You Parry
The real strength of this sword comes from what happens when you parry. Each time you time your block perfectly, the blade sends out a small electric burst. That shock gives you a bit of stamina back, letting you keep attacking or dodging without getting tired too quickly.
The Shock-sword may not be the strongest when it comes to pure damage, but it makes up for that by helping you stay in control during longer fights. It rewards players who know how to block well and gives just enough stamina to keep the pressure on.
7Spark-sword
Keeps Your Stamina Up and Deals Decent Damage
If you’re the kind of player who pays attention to enemy moves and waits for the right moment to parry, this sword gives you the support to stay in the fight longer. It’s not very different from the Shock-sword, but it does more damage.
You can get the blueprint for this sword from a chest inside the Palace area of Mysa Tarill. Once you have the schematic, crafting it is pretty simple. You don’t need Intel points, just the right materials. That includes aluminum ingots, plant fiber, carbide scraps, blade parts, and a rare material called spice-infused aluminum dust. You’ll also need a standard Weapons Fabricator to put it all together.
6Adept Sword
Penetrates Shields and Inflicts Decent Damage
The Adept Sword is just as powerful as the Adept Rapier, but you won’t be able to swing as fast as you would want to. That said this blade is best when you want to hit more than one enemy in a single swing. Its wide arcs help you keep pressure on crowds, while the shield-piercing power makes sure your attacks still count, even when someone’s defending.
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The Adept Sword is built for players who want to stay on the offensive, especially when surrounded by enemies or facing someone who keeps blocking.
5Adept Rapier
Delivers Fast, Sharp Strikes that Pierce Through Shields
The Adept Rapier doesn’t come with extra effects like poison or lightning, but what it offers is fast, and powerful strikes. The Adept Rapier is anotherlong blade that can bypass shields. Its piercing design lets you land damage even when your opponent is guarding, making it especially useful against enemies who rely on blocking to stay safe.
To get this weapon, you’ll need to unlock it in the Combat research tree under the Duraluminum category. It costs 30 Intel points, and you’ll need to have spent at least 700 total Intel before you can access it. Once unlocked, crafting it requiresgetting some water, 3 plant fiber, 10 duraluminum ingots, 14 plasteel microflora fiber, 19 blade parts, and 4 diamondine dust. You can make it at any regular Weapons Fabricator without needing special tools or stations.
4Poison Mist
Weakens Enemies with Toxic Gas
Going by the name, you probably already have an idea of what the Poison Mist does. It releases a toxic gas when you strike an enemy with enough force. That poison slips through enemy defenses, slowly weakening them even if they’re blocking.
Even though Poison Mist is technically a mid-tier weapon, the poison effect gives it a big advantage. It’s especially useful when you’re up against tougher foes who rely on shields. If you like weapons that work fast and make your enemies weaker with every swing, Poison Mist is a great pick.
3Jolt-sword
Hits Hard, Recovers Fast, and Rewards Good Timing
The Jolt-sword is a powerful long blade built for players who like to block attacks and hit back right away. What I love most about the Jolt-sword is that it not only deals heavy damage but also gives you stamina when you parry. That means every time you block an enemy’s strike at the right moment, you get a quick boost that lets you swing or dodge again without slowing down.
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You can get the Jolt-sword by finishing a special Swordmaster quest called “The Last Stand of Seron Varlin.” You’ll find this quest in Harko Village, and it’s given to you by Elara Tuek. Once you finish the task, you’re rewarded with the weapon itself. The cool part is that you don’t need the crafting plan (schematic) to use it.
2Regis Sword
Delivers Sharp and Solid Heavy Sweeps
The Regis Sword is built to cover a lot of ground with each swing. What really makes this sword stand out is how well it works when you’re fighting more than one enemy. The wide, sweeping strikes can hit multiple targets if they’re close together, making it perfect for tight fights where space is limited.
Because it’s part of the Plastanium tier, the Regis Sword is considered top-quality. It’s much stronger than the lower-tier blades you might start with. Its big strength is breaking through guards and hitting targets that are trying to block or dodge. The blade’s weight gives your strikes enough force to push back enemies who rely on defense, while still letting you attack quickly enough to stay in control.
1Regis Rapier
Great for Landing Fast Hits and Poking Through Shields
The Regis Rapier is one of the fastest blades you’re able to get in the game. The speed lets you land quick hits before your enemy can block or dodge. On top of that, its slim design means you can stab from a little farther away, which helps you stay just out of danger while still landing damage.
This sword is not not made for wide swings or heavy hits. Instead, it’s built for poking through gaps in your enemy’s defense, especially when they try to block with a shield. Its longer reach gives you a small but useful edge in duels, letting you hit first or counter more safely.
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