In Chapter 2, Dune Awakening released five new 'Archetype' Armor Sets, one for each of the 'Classes' in the Dune Awakening (Trooper, Swordsmaster and so on).
These 'Archetype' Armor Sets are awarded as both actual armor pieces AND as a Variant, so you do not have to keep the Armor equipped to get the look.
This guide will run through each Archetype Armor Set, including its stats and how you can unlock it.
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How To Unlock Archetype Armor Sets in Dune Awakening
The answer here is actually pretty simple, to unlock the Archetype Armor Sets you need to fully complete each of the 'Class' quest (contract) chains. These each involve around 6-10 individual contracts.
Note: The first quest/contract in each chain starts with the Basic Trainer for each Class and then requires you to locate the Advanced Trainer to progress further.
We have detailed guides for every class quest chain, linked to below:
- Planetologist Advanced Trainer Quest Guide
- Trooper Advanced Trainer Quest Guide
- Swordmaster Advanced Trainer Quest Guide
- Mentat Advanced Trainer Quest Guide
- Bene Gesserit Advanced Trainer Quest Guide
Simply progress through the entire quest chain. The Archetype Armor Set and the accompanying Variant will be provided reward for completing the final quest.
Once unlocked, all of the Archetype Armor Sets can also then be crafted at the Advanced Garment Fabricator.
How Good Are Archetype Armor Sets?
Archetype Armor Sets - Overall Stats
The following table breaks down the stats of each Archetype Armor Set. All of the Armor Sets are Mk5/Duraluminum Tier but don't let that fool you regarding their usefulness.
| Armor Set | Type | Armor | Cooldown Reduction | Dash Stamina Cost | Blade Mitigation | Dart + Conc Mitigation |
| Mentat | Light | 786 | -7% | -30% | +40% | 0% |
| Planetologist | Light | 786 | -7% | -30% | +40% | 0% |
| Bene Gesserit | Light | 786 | -7% | -30% | +40% | 0% |
| Swordmaster | Light | 786 | -7% | -30% | +40% | 0% |
| Trooper | Heavy | 1417 | -7% | +25% | -40% | +20% |
Archetype Armor Sets are powerful... or at least some of them are. Although they have lower Armor than their Mk6 equivalents (Pincushion set: 971, Archetype Light Set: 786), they are the only Armor Sets in the game that provide Cooldown Reduction.
The Light Armor Sets also have a much higher Dash Stamina Cost Reduction than other Mk6 Unique equivalent sets (30% vs 20%).
Archetype Armor Sets - Cooldown Reduction
The Cooldown Reduction Stat on the Archetype Armor Sets provide a reduction in the cooldown of Abilities for that specific Class only.
So for example, wearing the Swordmaster set will provide a 7% Cooldown Reduction on all Swordmaster abilities. For Planetologist this is likely to be of limited use but for Swordmaster on the other hand (Knee Charge, Crippling Strike), this is great.
Archetype Armor Sets
Mentat Light Armor Set
The Mentat Archetype Armor Set is a Light Armor Set which provides Cooldown Reduction to Mentat Abilities, in addition to reducing Dash Stamina Cost and providing Blade Mitigation & Heat Protection.
| Armor Piece | Armor | Cooldown Reduction | Dash Stamina Cost | Blade Mitigation | Heat Protection |
| Tactical Coat of the Mentat | 236 | -2% | -9% | +12% | 0.6 |
| Leggings of the Mentat | 157 | -2% | -6% | +8% | 0.6 |
| Helm of the Mentat | 157 | -1% | -6% | +8% | 0.6 |
| Gauntlets of the Mentat | 118 | -1% | -4.5% | +6% | 0.6 |
| Reinforced Boots of the Mentat | 118 | -1% | -4.5% | +6% | 0.6 |
| Total | 786 | -7% | -30% | +40% | 3.0 |
Some strong Mentat Abilities that will benefit from the Cooldown Reduction are:
- Gravity Mine
- The Sentinel
Planetologist Light Armor Set
The Planetologist Archetype Armor Set is a Light Armor Set which provides Cooldown Reduction to Planetologist Abilities, in addition to reducing Dash Stamina Cost and providing Blade Mitigation & Heat Protection.
| Armor Piece | Armor | Cooldown Reduction | Dash Stamina Cost | Blade Mitigation | Heat Protection |
| Planetologist Coat | 236 | -2% | -9% | +12% | 0.6 |
| Planetologist Leggings | 157 | -2% | -6% | +8% | 0.6 |
| Planetologist Headpiece | 157 | -1% | -6% | +8% | 0.6 |
| Planetologist Gloves | 118 | -1% | -4.5% | +6% | 0.6 |
| Planetologist Boots | 118 | -1% | -4.5% | +6% | 0.6 |
| Total | 786 | -7% | -30% | +40% | 3.0 |
The Planetologist Set is undoubtedly the weakest, with the Cooldown Reduction only applying to the Suspensor Pad ability.
Swordmaster Light Armor Set
The Swordmaster Archetype Armor Set is a Light Armor Set which provides Cooldown Reduction to Swordmaster Abilities, in addition to reducing Dash Stamina Cost and providing Blade Mitigation & Heat Protection.
| Armor Piece | Armor | Cooldown Reduction | Dash Stamina Cost | Blade Mitigation | Heat Protection |
| Tunic of Ginaz | 236 | -2% | -9% | +12% | 0.6 |
| Leggings of Ginaz | 157 | -2% | -6% | +8% | 0.6 |
| Helm of Ginaz | 157 | -1% | -6% | +8% | 0.6 |
| Gauntlets of Ginaz | 118 | -1% | -4.5% | +6% | 0.6 |
| Boots of Ginaz | 118 | -1% | -4.5% | +6% | 0.6 |
| Total | 786 | -7% | -30% | +40% | 3.0 |
Some strong Swordmaster Abilities that will benefit from the Cooldown Reduction are:
- Knee Charge
- Crippling Strike
- Eye of the Storm
Bene Gesserit Light Armor Set
The Bene Gesserit Archetype Armor Set is a Light Armor Set which provides Cooldown Reduction to Bene Gesserit Abilities, in addition to reducing Dash Stamina Cost and providing Blade Mitigation & Heat Protection.
| Armor Piece | Armor | Cooldown Reduction | Dash Stamina Cost | Blade Mitigation | Heat Protection |
| Robe of the Sisterhood | 236 | -2% | -9% | +12% | 0.6 |
| Leggings of the Sisterhood | 157 | -2% | -6% | +8% | 0.6 |
| Veil of the Sisterhood | 157 | -1% | -6% | +8% | 0.6 |
| Gloves of the Sisterhood | 118 | -1% | -4.5% | +6% | 0.6 |
| Boots of the Sisterhood | 118 | -1% | -4.5% | +6% | 0.6 |
| Total | 786 | -7% | -30% | +40% | 3.0 |
Some strong Bene Gesserit abilities that will benefit from the Cooldown Reduction are:
- Compel
- Bindu Sprint
- Weirding Step
Trooper Heavy Armor Set
The Trooper Archetype Armor Set is a Heavy Armor Set which provides Cooldown Reduction to Trooper Abilities, in addition to providing Dart and Concussive Mitigation but it does also increase Dash Stamina Cost and lower Blade Mitigation.
| Armor Piece | Armor | Cooldown Reduction | Dash Stamina Cost | Blade Mitigation | Dart Mitigation | Concussive Mitigation |
| Tactical Coat | 425 | -2% | +7.5% | -12% | +6% | +6% |
| Tactical Leggings | 283 | -2% | +5% | -8% | +4% | +4% |
| Tactical Helmet | 283 | -1% | +5% | -8% | +4% | +4% |
| Tactical Gauntlets | 213 | -1% | +3.8% | -6% | +3% | +3% |
| Tactical Boots | 213 | -1% | +3.8% | -6% | +3% | +3% |
| Total | 1,417 | -7% | +25% | -40% | +20% | +20% |
Some strong Trooper Abilities that will benefit from the Cooldown Reduction are:
- Shigawire Claw
- Explosive Grenade
- Gravity Field
