Unraveling Dune: Aql's Eighth Trial Puzzle Solutions Revealed
Unleashing the Eighth Trial of Aql:
Delve into the eight Challenges of Aql that set themselves apart from the other Dune: Awakening story quests. Unlike the others, you'll need to conquer these puzzles to gain entry, and they're best approached in order. So, make sure to find Dune: Awakening's locations for all eight Trials of Aql sanctums prior to diving into this guide. Completing these trials arms you with essential survival gear needed for your gaming venture ahead. Time to lock horns with the Eastern Shield Wall!
Venture to the Eighth Trial of Aql:
Swing by the base of the Eastern Shield Wall where Mysa Tarill and Jabal Eifrit Al-Gharab converge. At ground level, you'll discover a passageway marked by a vibrant purple emblem, leading into the cliffside.
As you waltz your way into Sietch Ta'lab, charge through the main chamber towards the ornate entrance. There might be a couple of adversaries lurking in the chamber.
Not so Fast:
Only a single player can venture into the Sietch at a time. Keen on exploring this trial with pals or if another player's in it when you arrive, you'll have to wait for them to complete their business before getting started.
Solving the First Puzzle:
Touch the ornate door, and presto! You'll face a quiz of six multiple-choice questions about Dune: Awakening's lore. Let's face it – we probably weren't paying attention through the past twenty hours. So, here's a cheat sheet for the trial's first quiz:
- Nilotic al-Qurouba
- Poritrin
- Salusa Secundus
- Bela Tegeuse
- Rossak
- Thurgrod
- Harmonthep
The second & third puzzles in the Eighth Trial of Aql:
Second puzzle solution:
The second puzzle in the Eighth Trial of Aql pits your thinking chops against Freman glyphs. Fiddle with the up and down buttons on the platform to cycle through the glyphs until you snag the right combo.
Here are some hints for Lesson 1, 2, and 3 solutions:
Third puzzle solution:
The third and final puzzle in the Eighth Trial of Aql concerns a massive circular mechanism on the floor. Its components span three rings (inner, middle, and outer). Combat these rings in this fashion:- Begin with the middle ring – rotate it to coordinate with the symbols on the ground.- Adjust the inner ring – turn it to match the middle ring.- Adjust the outer ring – give it a twist to align with the other two rings.
Here's the solution for the final puzzle’s configurations:
[You're facing the door with the altar at your back. The image below offers a broader view, showing the altar at the bottom of the frame with the door at the top.]
Armed with this knowledge, you'll be well-equipped to conquer the eighth trial. Be prepared for a showdown with a horde of cultists at the contest's end!
The reward for completing the trial? The Fremen Deathstill recipe – allowing you to snatch lifeless bodies and convert them into water at your camp.
- After solving the puzzles in the Eighth Trial of Aql, you'll gain access to the Fremen Deathstill recipe, a useful gadget for collecting water from lifeless bodies.
- As you navigate Sietch Ta'lab in the Eighth Trial of Aql, you'll encounter a combination puzzle involving Freman glyphs that requires your strategic thinking to solve.
- Your technological prowess will be put to the test in the Eighth Trial of Aql, as one of the puzzles requires you to manipulate three rings on a massive circular mechanism following specific configurations.
