Need Mechanical Parts in Dune Awakening? Yeah, join the club. Whether you’re trying to build your first Recycler, gear up with better equipment, or knock out those early-game contracts, you’re gonna hit that familiar wall of “where the heck do I get more of these things?” The good news? You can snag a solid stash without ever setting foot in a PvP zone. And honestly, at this point in the game, with everyone still crawling through the early grind, it feels like the whole server and their grandmas is out here hoarding Plasteel-whatcha-ma-call-it and chasing after Mechanical Parts like it’s a desert-wide scavenger hunt. So don’t worry. You’re in good company, and I’ve got you covered.
Where To Get Mechanical Parts
Mechanical Parts are one of those sneaky essential items, small, unassuming, and suddenly in everything you need to craft. You’ll need them for fabricators, recyclers, certain gear upgrades, and a handful of quest objectives. The trick is: they don’t spawn out in the open like stone or spice. You have to loot them.
The Best Early Spot: Wreck of the Alcyon
Your best bet early on? Head straight to the Wreck of the Alcyon, located in Hagga Basin South, the game’s first biome. You’ll eventually get a contract pointing you there (“Wrecking Crew”), but you don’t have to wait for that to kick off the grind. Open your map, find the shipwreck marked with the Mechanical Parts icon, and head over.
Bring a Sandbike for the trek, it’s a bit of a hike. Once you’re at the freighter, get ready to fight a few enemies and open some laser-sealed doors. The loot chests inside are what you’re after. Each one can give you a handful of Mechanical Parts, and if you’re thorough, you can usually walk out with 15–20 in one run.
Note: Loot the entire wreck. The chests don’t all look the same, so keep an eye out for containers with neon blue light. Bright glow = still has loot. Dim = someone beat you to it.
Some rooms have enemies, so gear up before heading in. It’s a PvE zone, so no player will be trying to gank you, but you don’t want to die to bots either. Play it safe, clear the area, and scoop up the loot.
Other Ways to Get Mechanical Parts
If you’ve already looted the Wreck of the Alcyon (or someone else beat you to it), don’t worry, Mechanical Parts respawn after about 45 minutes. But if you’re in a rush or want alternatives:
- Craft a Recycler: Once you’ve got one, you can break down spare weapons and gear to get Mechanical Parts.
- Buy from NPC merchants: Many outposts and hubs sell them straight up. Pricey, but convenient.
- Player trading: If you’ve got something others want, you can just barter your way to a parts collection.
- Check other wrecks (but warning, PvP zones): Other shipwrecks might have better loot, but they’re also PvP-enabled. If you’re not feeling brave, stick to the first one.
PvP vs PvE Farming
Let’s clear up a common misconception: yes, most other wrecks are PvP-enabled, but the first shipwreck (Wreck of the Alcyon) is 100% PvE. That means no one can rob you there, unless you count the RNG gods.
So if you’re someone who just wants to play chill and not get jumped by a sand-cloaked assassin, the Alisan wreck is your safe haven. All the other shipwrecks? Riskier, but not mandatory.
Wrap-Up
And that’s how you get Mechanical Parts in Dune: Awakening without losing your sanity, or your inventory. Hit up the Wreck of the Alcyon early and often, grab what you can, and use recyclers and merchants to keep your stash stocked. You don’t have to dive into PvP if you don’t want to (at least not yet). Good luck out there, and remember: laser doors don’t stand a chance against a determined scavenger with a Sandbike.
While you’re already poking around the wreck, don’t miss out on something extra spicy, I’ve got a full guide on all the legendary schematic locations in Hagga Basin South, and surprise, surprise: this very shipwreck hides one of them. Yup, it’s not just full of loot, it’s holding a unique blueprint you’ll definitely want to grab before heading out. Might as well multitask while you’re here, right?
