If you're tired of Buy Solari fighting over vendor stock or relying on the Auction House roulette, it's time to take matters into your own hands. Crafting Thermoelectric Coolers (TECs) yourself is one of the most rewarding paths in Dune: Awakening — giving you control over supply, customization, and long-term cost savings.
This guide will cover everything you need to know to craft your own TECs, including:
Materials and blueprint requirements
Where to gather key components
Crafting skill tiers and bench upgrades
Efficiency tips for solo and team crafters
Whether you're an aspiring solo survivor or gearing up your entire guild, here's how to master the TEC crafting route.
Step 1: Unlocking the Blueprint
Before you start hoarding materials, you’ll need the Thermoelectric Cooler Blueprint. These blueprints come in three tiers:
? Basic TEC Blueprint
Sources:
Freemen Salvagers (roaming vendor)
Technologist faction vendor (Tier 2 rep)
Common drop from heat-resistant enemy types in Sun Maw Valley
Skill Requirement: Fabrication Level 8+
? Advanced TEC Blueprint
Sources:
Imperial Forward Scouts (Tier 3 rep)
Boss drop from Mek-12 in the Blistering Wastes
Skill Requirement: Fabrication Level 15+
? Military/Experimental TEC Blueprint
Sources:
Event-exclusive loot crates (Spice Storm PvP Event)
Rare auction house find
Skill Requirement: Fabrication Level 20+
Tip: You don’t need to grind all crafting skills — just Fabrication and Electronics Integration.
Step 2: Required Crafting Bench Modules
To craft TECs, you’ll need access to the Advanced Fabrication Bench, upgraded with at least one Cooling Module and Power Routing Toolset.
Bench Materials:
20 Reinforced Plasteel
8 Wiring Looms
2 Power Coils
1 Cooling Module (optional but speeds up crafting by 40%)
Most guild outposts have these benches, but solo players can build them in personal shelters once they unlock Tier 2 Construction.
Step 3: Materials Needed for a Basic Thermoelectric Cooler
Here's a breakdown of what you'll need for one unit of Basic TEC:
| Component | Quantity | Where to Find |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Heat Sink | 3 | Drop from scrap bots, found in Wreck Clusters |
| Encased Cooling Gel | 2 | Harvest from Ice Cacti in Shaded Reaches |
| Plasteel Housing | 1 | Crafted from Refined Plasteel + Nanocrete Binder |
| Power Capacitor (Mk1) | 1 | Crafted or bought from Technologist Vendors |
| Circuit Stabilizer | 1 | Looted from tech dungeons, common enemy drop |
Tip: Use a drone companion to auto-harvest Ice Cacti while you clear enemies nearby.
Step 4: Where to Farm Materials Efficiently
To streamline the process, here’s a loop you can run for efficient gathering:
? Cooling Gel Organic Mats
Location: Shaded Reaches → Look for Ice Cactus clusters near canyon walls
Time: 10–15 min run yields 8–10 Gel
? Tech Components Heat Sinks
Location: Wreck Cluster Beta (Northeast of Arrakeen ruins)
Defeat scavenger bots, loot containers inside hulls
⚡ Circuitry Components
Location: Blistering Tech Dome (north zone, inside energy storm area)
Best done with heat-resistant gear or in pairs
Step 5: Crafting Process Pro Tips
With materials ready, head to your Fabrication Bench.
Insert blueprint (or select if known)
Load materials
Optional: Apply crafting buff (e.g., Coolhand's Brew for +15% crafting speed)
Start fabrication (Basic TEC = ~2.5 minutes per unit)
Pro Tips:
Queue multiple units overnight if you have enough power and materials
Higher Electronics Integration skill increases yield chance for “Perfect” TECs (with extra durability)
Store completed TECs in insulated crates to reduce decay in high-temp zones
Step 6: Scaling Up for Group or Trade
If you're part of a guild or want to flip TECs on the Auction House, crafting in bulk is key. Use Automated Assemblers (unlocked at Construction Tier 3) to mass-produce units while you’re offline.
Also, coordinate resource farming events with your group:
One person focuses on organics
Another on circuits
A third on fabrication
Split the output or sell extras for serious profit — TECs are always in demand.
Final Thoughts
Crafting your own Thermoelectric Coolers turns you from a gear consumer into a gear creator. Not only do you save valuable vendor tokens and auction house money, but you also gain the flexibility to upgrade, modify, and control your gear pipeline.
If you’re committed to surviving — and thriving — in the brutal desert heat of Dune Awakening Solari on sale here, mastering TEC crafting is a long-term investment that pays off every time you step into the sun.
