Combat in Dune Awakening can be roughly divided into ranged gun attacks and melee sword attacks, which can be further subdivided. But for an MMO, this kind of combat seems to be lacking something. So, where are the tanks?

In a sci-fi MMORPG like Dune Awakening, even the strongest man can be easily killed by gun, and players can attack from behind vehicles. Therefore, the tank class in typical MMOs has been neutered.

But this neutering isn't a complete loss. If you focus entirely on defense, you can become a tank. Dune Awakening provides more than enough armor to survive enemy rockets. Below, we'll introduce a tank build and see what skills and Dune Awakening items it requires.

Equipment

Weapons

• Regis Disruptor Pistol (Tier 6)
• Regis Tripleshot Repeating Rifle (Tier 6)
• Shellburster (Tier 6)
• Static Needle (Tier 6)
• The Ancient Way (Tier 6)

Tools

• Bandages
• Long Range Scanner (Tier 5)
• Holtzman Shield MK5 (Tier 5)
• Power Pack MK6 (Tier 6)

Armor

• Executor's Helmet (Tier 6)
• Power Harness (Tier 6)
• Executor's Pants (Tier 6)
• Circuit Gauntlets (Tier 6)
• Executor's Boots (Tier 6)

This set provides up to 78% damage reduction. Power Pack MK6 provides 890 power. Circuit Gauntlets not only doesn't consume power but also replenishes it, allowing Holtzman Shield lasts longer.

This armor set offers little protection against blades, so you'll need weapons to keep enemies at bay. Regis Disruptor Pistol is your primary weapon. After charging, this pistol deals over 400 damage, making it a formidable weapon for your foes. This set is primarily composed of Tier 6 items, requiring a significant number of Dune Awakening items, so crafting them all may take time.

Tank Build Skills

Abilities

• Shigawire Claw
• Suspensor Blast
• Gravity Mine

Techniques

• Thrive on Danger
• Battle Hardened
• Center of Mass

Bene Gesserit

Weirding Way

Bindu Sprint (Ability) - Level 1

• Cooldown: 20
• Stamina Start Consumption: 15
• Stamina Drain: 40

Body Control

Recovery (Passive) - Level 3

• Healing Regen Limit: 120%

Sun Tolerance (Passive) - Level 3

• Sun Stroke Rate: 70%

Trauma Recovery (Technique) - Level 3

• Healing Regen Limit: 130%
• Healing Regen Rate: 20%

Vitality (Passive) - Level 3

• Max Health: 55

Self-Healing (Passive)-Level 3

• Healing Effectiveness: 30%

Poison Tolerance (Passive) - Level 1

• No additional benefits.

Prana-Bindu Stability (Technique) - Level 3

• Reduce Poise Damage: 20%

Mentat

Mental Calculus

The Sentinel (Ability) - Level 1

• Cooldown: 22
• Stamina Consumption: 30
• Duration: 15
• Damage: 14

Garment Keeper (Passive) - Level 1

• Reduce Durability Loss: 15%

Ranged Damage (Passive) - Level 3

• Ranged Damage: 9%

Pistol Damage (Passive) - Level 3

• Pistol Damage: 15%

Exploit Weakness (Technique) - Level 1

• Duration: 10
• Ranged Damage: 30%

Rifle Damage (Passive)-Level 3

• Rifle Damage: 15%

Shield Overcharge (Passive) - Level 1

• Duration: 10
• Power Drain: 30%

Assassination

Poison Capsule (Ability) - Level 1

• Cooldown: 20
• Stamina Consumption: 30
• Duration: 9
• Damage: 3

Headshot Damage (Passive) - Level 1

• Headshot Damage: 5%

Assassins Shot (Passive) - Level 1

• Ranged Damage: 5%

Tactician

Shield Wall (Ability) - Level 1

• Cooldown: 22
• Stamina Consumption: 15
• Duration: 25

Gravity Mine (Ability) - Level 1

• Cooldown: 30
• Stamina Consumption: 15
• Duration: 17
• Power drain: 2%

Planetologist

Scientist

Cutteray Mining (Passive) - Level 1

• Cutteray Yield: 10%

Rerouting (Passive) - Level 3

• Power Regeneration: 10%

Overcharge (Passive) - Level 1

• Maximum Power: 20

Conservation of Energy (Technique) - Level 2

• Power Usage: -6%

Mechanic

Vehicle Repair (Passive) - Level 1

• Reduce Max Durability Loss: 15%

Swordmaster

The Will

Deflection (Ability) - Level 1

• Cooldown: 12

Stamina Consumption: 2

• Bleed Tolerance (Passive) - Level 1

Bleed Tolerance: 15

• Solid Stance (Passive) - Level 3
• Reduce Poise Damage: 9%

Thrive on Danger (Technique) -Level 1

• Stamina Consumptions: -30%
• Increase Health Regeneration: 200%
• Reduce Poise Damage: 50%
• Health Regen Delay: -75%

The Way

Knee Charge (Ability) - Level 1

• Cooldown: 15
• Stamina Consumption: 15
• Damage: 50
• Poise Damage: 120

Field Medicine (Passive) - Level 3

• Healkit Instant Restoration Bonus: 20%

Optimized Hydration (Passive) - Level 2

• Hydrated Stamina Bonus: 20%

Crippling Strike (Ability) - Level 1

• Cooldown: 20
• Stamina Consumption: 30
• Damage: 50
• Dash Consumption Multiplier: 2
• Duration: 7

General Conditioning (Passive) - Level 3

• Max Stamina: 25
• Trooper
• Gunnery

Ranged Damage (Passive) - Level 3

• Ranged Damage: 9%

Center of Mass (Technique) - Level 3

• Body Damage: 20%
• Headshot Damage: -10%

Scattergun Damage (Passive) - Level 1

• Scattergun Damage: 5%

Field Maintenance (Passive) - Level 1

• Reduce Durability Loss: 15%
• Suspensor Training

Anti-gravity Field (Ability) - Level 1

• Cooldown: 25
• Stamina Consumption: 15
• Duration: 12

Gravity Field (Ability) - Level 1

• Cooldown: 30

Stamina Consumption: 15

• Duration: 8
• Power Drain: 2%

Suspensor Efficiency (Passive) - Level 3

• Suspensor Power Drain: -20%

Collapse Grenade (Ability) - Level 1

• Cooldown: 35
• Stamina Consumption: 30
• Duration: 1

Suspensor Blast (Ability) - Level 1

• Cooldown: 20
• Damage: 35
• Duration: 6

Tactical Tech

Shigawire Claw (Ability) - Level 3

• Cooldown (Terrain): 8
• Cooldown (Enemy): 25
• Stamina Consumption: 15
• Range: 2520

Battle Hardened (Technique) - Level 3

• Ability Cooldowns: -30%

Attractor Field (Ability) - Level 1

• Cooldown: 25

Stamina Consumption: 30

• Duration: 8

This skill set is centered on Trooper. Besides increasing the damage of ranged weapons, Trooper Its skills are also very flexible, allowing you to both track enemies and quickly distance yourself from them.

The above is a brief overview of the tank build. Because of the difficulty of crafting the required equipment and the large amount of Dune Awakening materials required, this build is not recommended for non-guild players. However, if you are part of a guild, this set of equipment will make you a formidable boss in battles with other players.

In Honkai Star Rail 3.4, which was launched on July 1st, you can enjoy a unique gameplay experience with Fate/Stay Night crossover event and the accompanying new characters, but now's the time to start preparing for 3.5!

Version 3.5, titled “Before Their Deaths,” also represents the game's seventeenth Trailblaze Mission chapter's arrival. The new story will take place in Amphoreus and feature new characters.

So, what new characters can you obtain and what new gameplay experiences can you expect in Version 3.5? We'll explain below.

When Will Version 3.5 Be Released?

Based on the information currently available, Before Their Deaths is expected to release on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The exact release date may vary depending on your time zone. Please see the following for details:

• West Coast US: Tuesday, August 12, 8pm (PT)
• Central US: Tuesday, August 12, 10pm (CT)
• East Coast US: Tuesday, August 12, 11pm (ET)
• Japan: Wednesday, August 13, 12pm (JST)
• Australia: Wednesday, August 13, 1pm (AET)
• UK: Wednesday, August 13, 4am (BST)
• Europe: Wednesday, August 13, 5am (CEST)

What Characters Can You Obtain In Both Phases?

As in the past, Version 3.5 will release over two phases, each with different banners and playable content. Each banner will offer two five-star characters: one brand new and one returning classic.

To ensure you don't blindly consume too many Honkai Star Rail Oneiric Shards in Phase 1 so that miss out on valuable Phase 2 characters, it's essential to be aware of all the new characters' abilities coming in Version 3.5 in advance.

Phase 1 Banners

The 5-star characters joining this phase are Hysilens and Kafka. Hysilens makes her debut in the game via Winedark Swansong Banner. As a physical attacker, her Nihility path excels at dealing DoT damage and applying debuffs to enemies.

Returning 5-star Kafka is part of Nessun Norma Banner. Also part of Nihility path, she's a lightning-type attacker. If you missed out on drawing her before, Version 3.5 is the perfect time!

In addition, Honkai Star Rail will also release the following 4-star characters based on the two banners mentioned above:

• Asta (Fire, Harmony)
• Arlan (Lightning, Destruction)
• Hook (Fire, Destruction)

In addition to the characters, the game will also release Light Cone banners in the new version, giving characters exclusive or more powerful equipment. Light Cones expected in Version 3.5 are:

Brilliant Fixation Banner:

• Why Does the Ocean Sing (5-Star, Nihility, Hysilens's signature)
• Eyes of the Prey (4-Star, Nihility)
• Poised to Bloom (4-Star, Harmony)
• Indelible Promise (4-Star, Destruction)

Bygone Reminiscene Banner:

• Patience Is All You Need (5-Star, Nihility, Kafka's signature)
• Eyes of the Prey (4-Star, Nihility)
• Poised to Bloom (4-Star, Harmony)
• Indelible Promise (4-Star, Destruction)

Phase 2 Banners

This phase's new 5-star character is Cerydra from Iron Tamer of Tides Banner. She's a wind attack character on Harmony path, providing benefits to a single ally during combat.

The returning 5-star character in Phase 2 is Silver Wolf from Contract Zero Banner. She's a quantum attack character in Nihility path, specializing in lowering enemy defenses and creating additional weaknesses. She also received a buff in Version 3.4.

Based on this, the 4-star characters released in Phase 2 of Version 3.5 include:

• Sampo (Wind, Nihility)
• Qingque (Quantum, Erudition)
• Dan Heng (Wind, Hunt)

Of course, Phase 2 will also feature corresponding Light Cones' banners, giving you the opportunity to enhance your available Phase 2 characters:

Brilliant Fixation Banner:

• Epoch Etched in Golden Blood (5-Star, Harmony, Cerydra's signature)
• The Birth of the Self (4-Star, Erudition)
• Swordplay (4-Star, Hunt)
• Good Night and Sleep Well (4-Star, Nihility)

Bygone Reminiscene Banner:

• Incessant Rain (5-Star, Nihility, Silver Wolf's signature)
• The Birth of the Self (4-Star, Erudition)
• Swordplay (4-Star, Hunt)
• Good Night and Sleep Well (4-Star, Nihility)

Happily, HSR x Fate UBW Banner introduced in Version 3.4 will still be available in 3.5! If you missed most of 3.4 or haven't drawn the crossover characters you're looking for, you still have time to work on them.

What New Events Will Version 3.5 Bring?

First and foremost, the new Trailblaze Mission chapter, Before Their Deaths, will be available. This story takes you to Okhema, ruled by Cerydra, and allows you to embark on a new cycle of Eternal Recurrence with Cyrene.

In addition, 3.5 will add a new area, Styxia, City of Infinite Revel; Ascension material Sea Siren's Torn Fin for ice-type characters; and a new boss, Lygus, with two combat forms.

Limited-Time Events

Version 3.5 is expected to offer six playable limited-time events, some of which will focus on giving out rewards, while others will offer fun and relaxing mini-games where you can earn in-game items while relaxing.

• Chrysos Maze Grand Restaurant: A business simulation mini-game where you manage a restaurant. Playing this mini-game earns you a new 4-star Light Cone, Self-Modeling Resin, Stellar Jade, and Tracks of Destiny.
• Old Brews and New Friends: Return to Dreamjolt Hostelry and serve customers as a bartender. Event rewards include weapon level-up materials, Stellar Jade, and Tracks of Destiny.
• Space Station Task Force: Complete quests to train Herta AI, which will earn you Stellar Jade, credits, and level-up materials.
• Gift of Odyssey: Rewards you with Star Passes after logging in for a certain number of consecutive days.
• Planear Fissure: Doubles the drop rate of Planar Ornaments for a limited time.
• Garden of Plenty: Doubles the drop rate of Calyx for a limited time.

The above is the main content about the new characters and events in HSR Version 3.5. You can use this information to prepare yourself before entering the new version! I wish you happy playing!