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| zone_type = <span class="zone-pvp">PvP / Open</span> | | zone_type = <span class="zone-pvp">PvP / Open</span> | ||
| parent_zone = [[The Dunes]] | | parent_zone = [[The Dunes]] | ||
| connected_to = [[The Dunes East]] (north), [[The Pond]] (north exit) | | connected_to = [[The Dunes East]] (north), [[The Pond]] (north exit), [[The Dunes South]] (south exit) | ||
| entry_req = No level requirement (from The Pond) | | entry_req = No level requirement (from The Pond) | ||
| whats_there = | | whats_there = [[Giant Scorpion]]s, [[Harun the Forgewright]], [[Nadeen the Sandcook]], [[Zahir the Dyeweaver]], cacti, silver ore, safe camps | ||
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'''The Dunes West''' is the western realm of [[The Dunes]], a 40×40 map accessible directly from [[The Pond]] with no level requirement | '''The Dunes West''' is the western realm of [[The Dunes]], a 40×40 map accessible directly from [[The Pond]] with no level requirement. It is home to three critical NPCs — a blacksmith, a potion crafter, and a cosmetic weaver — making it the hub for all Dunes crafting and services. | ||
<div class="kin-note"><span class="kin-note-label">Update:</span> King Scorpia has relocated to the new [[The Dunes South]] realm. The Dunes West no longer has a boss — it keeps its safe camps and its 6 Giant Scorpions. A sand track now runs south through The Dunes West, from the pen down to the new Dunes South entrance, connecting the two realms.</div> | |||
== What's Here == | == What's Here == | ||
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! Feature | ! Feature | ||
! Details | ! Details | ||
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| [[Giant Scorpion]]s | | [[Giant Scorpion]]s | ||
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| Safe camps | | Safe camps | ||
| 2 fenced pens per realm — no scorpions, no PvP. No resources inside | | 2 fenced pens per realm — no scorpions, no PvP. No resources inside. | ||
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<div class="kin-note"><span class="kin-note-label">Update:</span> Cacti and silver ore have been removed from inside the fenced safe camps. All gathering in The Dunes now happens out in the open, where scorpions and PvP are active. Safe camps remain a retreat point but are no longer a farming spot.</div> | <div class="kin-note"><span class="kin-note-label">Update:</span> Cacti and silver ore have been removed from inside the fenced safe camps. All gathering in The Dunes now happens out in the open, where scorpions and PvP are active. Safe camps remain a retreat point but are no longer a farming spot.</div> | ||
<div class="kin-note"><span class="kin-note-label">Update:</span> The one-way camp gate mechanic from v5.4 has been removed entirely. Those gates existed specifically to stop players from fighting King Scorpia at the edge of a safe pen; now that he has relocated to The Dunes South, that problem no longer exists here. Safe camps in The Dunes West function as ordinary pens again — walk in and out freely.</div> | |||
<div class="kin-note"><span class="kin-note-label">Update:</span> Mining silver ore anywhere in The Dunes — West or [[The Dunes East|East]] — now carries an extremely rare chance to obtain the [[Golem]] pet. No shop or recipe alternative exists; mining is the only way to get one.</div> | <div class="kin-note"><span class="kin-note-label">Update:</span> Mining silver ore anywhere in The Dunes — West or [[The Dunes East|East]] — now carries an extremely rare chance to obtain the [[Golem]] pet. No shop or recipe alternative exists; mining is the only way to get one.</div> | ||
== NPCs == | == NPCs == | ||
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| Mine with pickaxe | | Mine with pickaxe | ||
| Pickaxe + Mining 20 | | Pickaxe + Mining 20 | ||
| Open realm terrain, scattered nodes (not inside safe camps). Also found in [[The Dunes East]]. | | Open realm terrain, scattered nodes (not inside safe camps). Also found in [[The Dunes East]] and [[The Dunes South]]. | ||
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| 200 | | 200 | ||
| [[Desert Robes]] (1/500 each), [[Medium Scroll]] (1/1,000) | | [[Desert Robes]] (1/500 each), [[Medium Scroll]] (1/1,000) | ||
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<div class="kin-note"><span class="kin-note-label">Update:</span> Looking for King Scorpia? He has moved to [[The Dunes South]], which shares the realm with 8 Giant Scorpions of its own.</div> | |||
== Heat & Survival == | == Heat & Survival == | ||
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* Full open PvP outside safe camps | * Full open PvP outside safe camps | ||
* No trading, wagers, or duels (profile card only) | * No trading, wagers, or duels (profile card only) | ||
== Entry == | == Entry == | ||
* Direct south from [[The Pond]] (no level requirement) | * Direct south from [[The Pond]] (no level requirement) | ||
* Connected north to [[The Dunes East]] | * Connected north to [[The Dunes East]] | ||
* Connected south to [[The Dunes South]] via a sand track leading from the pen to the new south-realm entrance arrows | |||
== Farming Routes == | == Farming Routes == | ||
'''Medium Scroll farming:''' | '''Medium Scroll farming:''' | ||
* Hunt Giant Scorpions (1/1,000 drop rate, halved from the previous 1/500) | * Hunt Giant Scorpions (1/1,000 drop rate, halved from the previous 1/500) | ||
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* Same availability as Frostmere | * Same availability as Frostmere | ||
* Extremely rare passive chance at the [[Golem]] pet while mining — no dedicated farming strategy beyond mining volume | * Extremely rare passive chance at the [[Golem]] pet while mining — no dedicated farming strategy beyond mining volume | ||
'''Looking for King Scorpia?''' He's relocated to [[The Dunes South]] — follow the new sand track south from this realm's pen. | |||
== Related pages == | == Related pages == | ||
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| [[The Dunes East]] | | [[The Dunes East]] | ||
| Eastern realm — also has silver ore and Golem chance. | | Eastern realm — also has silver ore and Golem chance. | ||
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| [[The Dunes South]] | |||
| New realm south of here — no safe zones, home to King Scorpia. | |||
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| [[King Scorpia]] | | [[King Scorpia]] | ||
| World boss | | World boss — relocated to The Dunes South. | ||
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| [[Giant Scorpion]] | | [[Giant Scorpion]] | ||
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| [[Medium Scroll]] | | [[Medium Scroll]] | ||
| Quest item from Giant Scorpions. | | Quest item from Giant Scorpions. | ||
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| [[Silver Ore]] | | [[Silver Ore]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:24, 7 August 2026
| The Dunes West | |
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| Zone | PvP / Open |
| Connected to | The Dunes East (north), The Pond (north exit), The Dunes South (south exit) |
| Notable features | Giant Scorpions, Harun the Forgewright, Nadeen the Sandcook, Zahir the Dyeweaver, cacti, silver ore, safe camps |
| Entry requirement | No level requirement (from The Pond) |
The Dunes West is the western realm of The Dunes, a 40×40 map accessible directly from The Pond with no level requirement. It is home to three critical NPCs — a blacksmith, a potion crafter, and a cosmetic weaver — making it the hub for all Dunes crafting and services.
Update: King Scorpia has relocated to the new The Dunes South realm. The Dunes West no longer has a boss — it keeps its safe camps and its 6 Giant Scorpions. A sand track now runs south through The Dunes West, from the pen down to the new Dunes South entrance, connecting the two realms.
What's Here
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Giant Scorpions | 6 pack mobs roaming the realm — 200 HP each, drops Desert Robes pieces (1/500 each) and Medium Scroll (1/1,000). |
| Harun the Forgewright | Blacksmith in the stepped tower. Forges tools and armor (copper/iron/silver), repairs damaged gear. |
| Nadeen the Sandcook | Cooking stall. Crafts Health Potion+ (50 cacti + 1 Health Potion + 5 brute horn). |
| Zahir the Dyeweaver | Outdoor cosmetic stall. Weaves rainbow cosmetics from complete colour sets (Rainbow Cape, Rainbow Party Hat). |
| Cacti | Instant 20 HP heal (Dunes-only). Cut with Iron Axe + Woodcutting 20. Found in open realm terrain only. |
| Silver ore nodes | Mine with Pickaxe (Mining 20 required). Smelt into Silver Ingots for end-game tools and armor. Found in open realm terrain only. Extremely rare chance to obtain the Golem pet while mining. |
| Safe camps | 2 fenced pens per realm — no scorpions, no PvP. No resources inside. |
Update: Cacti and silver ore have been removed from inside the fenced safe camps. All gathering in The Dunes now happens out in the open, where scorpions and PvP are active. Safe camps remain a retreat point but are no longer a farming spot.
Update: The one-way camp gate mechanic from v5.4 has been removed entirely. Those gates existed specifically to stop players from fighting King Scorpia at the edge of a safe pen; now that he has relocated to The Dunes South, that problem no longer exists here. Safe camps in The Dunes West function as ordinary pens again — walk in and out freely.
Update: Mining silver ore anywhere in The Dunes — West or East — now carries an extremely rare chance to obtain the Golem pet. No shop or recipe alternative exists; mining is the only way to get one.
NPCs
| NPC | Service | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Harun the Forgewright | Forges tools/armor, repairs gear | Stepped tower (central) |
| Nadeen the Sandcook | Crafts Health Potion+ | Outdoor cooking stall |
| Zahir the Dyeweaver | Weaves rainbow cosmetics | Outdoor cosmetic stall |
All three NPCs operate continuously; no quest gates or level requirements.
Resources
| Resource | Gathering method | Requirement | Farming location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cacti | Cut with axe | Iron Axe + Woodcutting 20 | Open realm terrain (not inside safe camps) |
| Silver Ore | Mine with pickaxe | Pickaxe + Mining 20 | Open realm terrain, scattered nodes (not inside safe camps). Also found in The Dunes East and The Dunes South. |
Mobs
| Mob | Count | HP | Drops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Scorpion | 6 roaming | 200 | Desert Robes (1/500 each), Medium Scroll (1/1,000) |
Update: Looking for King Scorpia? He has moved to The Dunes South, which shares the realm with 8 Giant Scorpions of its own.
Heat & Survival
| Mechanic | Details |
|---|---|
| Heat damage | 1 HP every 10 seconds (after 30s grace period) |
| Heat bypass | Full Desert Robes (top + bottom) = 100% immunity |
| Potion healing | Health Potion+ only (regular potions do nothing) |
| Cacti healing | 20 HP instant, no cooldown |
| Death | Full loot outside camps; 5-min tombstone; respawn at The Shores |
PvP & Trading
- Full open PvP outside safe camps
- No trading, wagers, or duels (profile card only)
Entry
- Direct south from The Pond (no level requirement)
- Connected north to The Dunes East
- Connected south to The Dunes South via a sand track leading from the pen to the new south-realm entrance arrows
Farming Routes
Medium Scroll farming:
- Hunt Giant Scorpions (1/1,000 drop rate, halved from the previous 1/500)
- Still faster than Magma Brute (1/1,500), but Venomweaver now offers the best odds in the game at 1/500
- Passive Desert Robes acquisition while farming
Silver Ore farming:
- Mine nodes out in the open realm — no longer available inside safe camps
- Smelt into Silver Ingots for end-game gear
- Same availability as Frostmere
- Extremely rare passive chance at the Golem pet while mining — no dedicated farming strategy beyond mining volume
Looking for King Scorpia? He's relocated to The Dunes South — follow the new sand track south from this realm's pen.
Related pages
| Page | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| The Dunes | Parent zone overview. |
| The Dunes East | Eastern realm — also has silver ore and Golem chance. |
| The Dunes South | New realm south of here — no safe zones, home to King Scorpia. |
| King Scorpia | World boss — relocated to The Dunes South. |
| Giant Scorpion | Primary mob and robe source. |
| Harun the Forgewright | Blacksmith NPC. |
| Nadeen the Sandcook | Potion crafter NPC. |
| Zahir the Dyeweaver | Cosmetic weaver NPC. |
| Health Potion+ | Healing consumable. |
| Desert Robes | Heat immunity cosmetics. |
| Medium Scroll | Quest item from Giant Scorpions. |
| Silver Ore | Gathered resource. |
| Cacti | Instant healing. |
| Golem | Rare pet chance while mining silver ore. |