Trooper Trainer Dune Awakening – How To Unlock and Master the Trooper Class

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably been stomping around Arrakis long enough to realize that Dune: Awakening doesn’t just hand you power on a silver platter. It makes you work for every skill point and every scrap of gear—and honestly, that’s part of why this game feels so rewarding. One of the most versatile and downright fun classes you can unlock is the Trooper class, which is perfect if you like to handle things with a little more firepower.

I’ve been running Trooper builds in Dune Awakening since the first closed beta, and if there’s one thing I can tell you upfront: learning how to find the Trooper trainer in Dune Awakening early will make your life so much easier. From unlocking the basic skill tree to tracking down the advanced trainer for the best late-game gear, this is your comprehensive guide to all things Trooper.

Grab some water (or better yet, a nice pile of Solari), and let’s dive in.

What Is the Trooper Class in Dune Awakening?

Before you sprint out into the desert hunting trainers, let’s talk about why the Trooper class is worth your time. In a nutshell, Troopers are your frontline soldiers. They excel at direct combat, sustained damage output, and situational control. Where something like the Mentat is built around stealth or the Bene Gesserit thrives on manipulation, the Trooper is built to go toe-to-toe with the toughest enemies the desert can throw at you.

Key strengths of the Trooper skill tree:

• High damage burst abilities

• Enhanced weapon proficiencies (especially rifles and pistols)

• Durable defensive options for brawls

• Strong crowd control tools

Unlocking the Trooper tree early can carry you all the way into the late game. But you’ll need to track down two trainers: the Basic Trooper Trainer and the Advanced Trooper Trainer. Let’s break down exactly how to find each of them step by step.

Where To Find the Basic Trooper Trainer in Dune Awakening

Your Trooper journey begins in the Hagga Basin South region. Specifically, you’re heading for Griffin’s Reach Tradepost. This spot is one of the earliest social hubs you’ll encounter as you progress out of the newbie areas, so you can’t really miss it if you’re doing the main story.

NPC Name: Ghavouri
Location: Near the Ornithopter pilot inside Griffin’s Reach Tradepost
Map Tip: Look for a cluster of NPCs that you can’t interact with. Ghavouri is standing near them.

Pro Tip from a veteran:
When you first approach Ghavouri, he’ll engage you in dialogue. Be polite. You can technically pick any response, but choosing the respectful option speeds up your rapport. It doesn’t change the quest chain, but it’s just a nice touch—and the writing in this game is worth enjoying.

The Proving Grounds Quest – Your Trooper Initiation

Like the other class trainers in Dune Awakening, Ghavouri doesn’t just hand you the Trooper skills because you asked nicely. You’ll need to complete a quest called Proving Grounds, which boils down to a good old-fashioned series of assassinations.

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Kill Aatu Golven at Kaleff’s Stand

   • This target is east of Griffin’s Reach.

   • Watch out for patrols nearby—they can overwhelm you if you’re under-leveled.

2. Kill Kirsi Tol in Shamal Tunnel

   • Northeast of Griffin’s Reach.

   • Expect tight quarters and ambushes.

3. Kill Cardanus Ulun in Edgeway Cavern

   • South of Griffin’s Reach.

   • This location is a bit of a maze, so check your map frequently.

Once you’ve completed all three kills, return to Ghavouri. He’ll grant you access to the Trooper skill tree, which opens up your first set of combat abilities. From this point on, you can start investing points to shape your Trooper build.

How To Make the Most of Your Trooper Skills Early On

One of the most common mistakes I see new players make is ignoring their Trooper skill upgrades because they think they’ll just rely on basic weapons. Don’t do that. Even early Trooper skills make you a lot more survivable in solo encounters and help you control fights in crowded dungeons.

Here are my go-to early skills:

• Burst Fire: For melting enemy shields fast.

• Combat Roll: Essential mobility. You’ll use this constantly.

• Armor Plating: Adds a layer of damage reduction that can save you when you overcommit.

If you’re on a fresh character, consider complementing your Trooper tree with something like Mentat or Swordmaster. Those cross-class synergies are what make builds in Dune Awakening shine.

Where To Find the Advanced Trooper Trainer in Dune Awakening

The basic trainer gets you started. But if you want to unlock higher-tier Trooper skills—and you absolutely should—you’ll need to track down the Advanced Trooper Trainer later in your playthrough.

Location: Arrakeen
NPC Name: Kara Valk
How to Find Her:

• Fast travel to Arrakeen using the nearest tradepost.

• Go to the second level of the city’s inner market.

• Look for a blonde woman standing near a stack of crates and barrels, next to a door.

A quick heads-up: Kara Valk is not your typical, well-adjusted NPC. She’s a bit… let’s call it “chemically altered.” But she’s more than happy to train you in exchange for completing a quest chain.

Advanced Trooper Trainer Quest Chain

Kara Valk will start you on a 7-quest chain that ramps up in difficulty. Expect a mix of fetch quests, combat challenges, and at least one boss-tier fight.

Why bother?
Completing this chain is the only way to unlock the Trooper’s top abilities and some of the best pre-Plastanium gear in the game.

Reward highlight:
By the end of the chain, you’ll earn Mendek’s Rattle, a burst shot rifle that can carry you through some of the toughest zones.

If you’re serious about optimizing your build, you cannot skip this. I recommend clearing space in your inventory and making sure your gear is upgraded before you start.

Tips From a Veteran Trooper Main

Let’s talk real strategy for a second. Dune Awakening can be brutal if you go in unprepared. Here are some things I wish I’d known earlier:

1. Don’t rush your skill unlocks.
   Sometimes it pays to max out lower-tier skills first instead of jumping straight into advanced ones.

2. Pair Trooper with complementary trees.
   Planetologist is a great secondary for survival boosts, while Swordmaster gives you extra damage tools.

3. Always carry spare water and Solari.
   Nothing sucks more than getting stranded mid-quest because you forgot your survival basics.

4. Use the Exchange.
   If you’re short on materials, don’t be afraid to buy what you need. And if you’re tight on Solari, consider reputable services like G4mmo (just use common sense).

Is Trooper Right for You?

This is the million-Solari question. The Trooper class is designed for players who:

• Prefer a direct, aggressive playstyle.

• Enjoy reliable damage and survivability.

• Want fewer gimmicks and more raw power.

If you like tactical support roles or stealth, Trooper might feel a bit heavy-handed. But if you want to stomp into a fight and come out on top, there’s no better choice.

Final Thoughts

Unlocking the Trooper trainer in Dune Awakening is more than just a checkbox on your to-do list. It’s a turning point where your character goes from scraping by with basic weapons to becoming a force of nature on Arrakis.

From the Proving Grounds quest with Ghavouri to the advanced training with Kara Valk, each step will make you a stronger, more versatile fighter. Just remember—like everything in Dune Awakening, mastery doesn’t come overnight. Be patient, learn the systems, and don’t be afraid to experiment with your build.

If you haven’t already, check out my guides on Solari farming and cross-class synergies to help you round out your Trooper build. And trust me, when you finally finish that last advanced quest and slot in your first top-tier skill, you’ll understand why Trooper mains are some of the most respected players in the game.

Stay hydrated, watch out for sandworms, and see you out there in the dunes.