So, you’ve secured the Dune Awakening Solari blueprint for the Tarl Cutteray, or maybe you’re still hoping to get lucky with a drop. Either way, if you want to build the best Cutteray possible, you’ll need more than ambition. Crafting and upgrading this weapon is an investment in time, resources, and knowledge of Dune: Awakening’s intricate systems.
This blog breaks down everything you need to create and perfect your own Tarl Cutteray, whether you're a hardcore grinder or a casual player looking to punch above your weight.
Step 1: Acquiring the Tarl Cutteray Blueprint
If you haven’t secured the blueprint yet, here’s a quick recap from Blog 2:
Primary Drop: Prototype X-93 in Ixian Blacksite Labs
Chance: 3–4% per run
Requirements: Rank 3 with Technologist’s Faction
Pro Tip: After defeating Prototype X-93, check nearby lab terminals for data caches—some players have reported bonus drops of Cutteray mods and blade cores from them.
Step 2: Required Materials
Once you’ve got the blueprint, here’s what you’ll need to craft the Tarl Cutteray:
⚙️ Crafting Materials
| Material | Quantity | Where to Get It |
|---|---|---|
| Refined Polysynth | x10 | Crafted from Tech Salvage (Tech Workbench) |
| Plasma Conductor | x4 | Dropped by Ixian drones or bought from Tech vendors |
| Memory Alloy Shard | x6 | Found in elite-level caches or Echo missions |
| Cutteray Power Cell | x1 | Rare drop from Sandstorm Anomalies or world events |
| Adhesion Gel (A-grade) | x3 | Crafted or purchased from Apothecary traders |
Each crafting attempt also requires:
Tech Workbench (Tier III)
Faction Standing ≥ Rank 3 with Technologists or Smugglers
2000 Solar Credits (per attempt)
? Optional Modifier Slot: Include a Focused Edge Matrix during crafting to boost crit damage by 10%.
Step 3: The Crafting Process
Head to your Tech Workbench and follow this crafting path:
Select “Special Weapon Blueprint” “Tarl Cutteray”
Insert all required materials
(Optional) Insert enhancement matrix or perk reroll stone
Begin fabrication (takes ~5 real-time minutes)
Equip and attune the blade
? Important: The Cutteray will be soulbound once attuned. Choose your character wisely.
Step 4: Upgrading Your Cutteray
Upgrades can be done at a Weapon Forge station (Tech or Fremen variant), depending on your chosen perk alignment.
? Upgrade Tiers:
+1 to +3: Basic stat increases (damage, durability)
+4 to +6: Unlocks enhanced perk scaling
+7 to +9: Allows insertion of second mod slot (PvE only)
+10: Enables cosmetic glow variant (“Ghostfire Cutteray”)
? Upgrade Materials:
| Tier Range | Key Material | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| +1–+3 | Reinforced Alloy Mesh | Common; buy or salvage |
| +4–+6 | Quantum Stabilizer | Rare; Ixian trade goods |
| +7–+9 | Harmonized Blade Crystal | Dropped in spice worm events |
| +10 | Echo of Tarl (unique) | From Tarl’s Echo missionline |
? Upgrades are not guaranteed past +5—use Stability Modules to protect progress or accept the risk of downgrade on failure.
Modifying Your Cutteray
Each Cutteray has 1–2 mod slots depending on blueprint quality and upgrade tier.
Popular Modifications:
Quickcut Core: +10% melee speed
Phantom Surge Matrix: +15% evasion on critical hits
Overcharge Coil: +5% plasma burn duration
Mods can be swapped at any time—however, each swap consumes a Recalibration Gel (rare but craftable).
No-Combat Farming Paths (for Pacifists or Traders)
If combat-heavy grinding isn’t your style, try these alternate methods:
Trade Hub Route: Buy Cutteray parts using faction currency and trade tokens
Market Arbitrage: Buy rare mats during low peak, resell extras, and reinvest profits
Supply Caravan Escort Missions: High passive XP and materials (no combat needed if well-defended)
Coming Next: Best Builds Loadouts Using the Tarl Cutteray
In Blog 4, we’ll dive into:
PvE builds (solo and raid)
PvP builds (ambusher, skirmisher, anti-heavy loadout)
Synergies with armor, rings, and skill trees
How to use the “Ghost Cut” perk to dominate fights
Final Crafting Tip:
If you’re crafting more than one Cutteray, stagger your attempts with different enhancement matrices to Buy Dune Awakening Solari test which perk combinations work best. The perfect Cutteray isn’t just a weapon—it’s your identity on Arrakis.
