Pincushion Pants

Pincushion Pants are advanced leg armor in Dune Awakening, classified as Tier 6 Unique light armor items. These exceptional pants are crafted with an experimental plasmeld layer designed to absorb dart impacts and represent an important component of the Pincushion armor set with emphasis on leg protection and mobility.

Technical Specifications

Pincushion Pants utilize the same experimental plasmeld layer technology as other pieces of the Pincushion set, specifically designed for dart impact absorption. In the earliest versions, darts would stick in the gel-like outer layer, causing the wearer to look like a pincushion bristling with darts - hence the name. Though this flaw has been perfected, the name persists as a reminder of the original design.

Armor Properties

• Armor Value: 194
• Dash Stamina Cost: -4.0%
• Light Dart Mitigation: 5.0%
• Blade Mitigation: 8.0%
• Heavy Dart Mitigation: 5.0%
• Heat Protection: 0.7

Manufacturing Specifications

Crafting Requirements

• Creation Location: Advanced Garment Fabricator
• Crafting Time: 15 seconds
• Tier Level: Tier 6
• Type: Unique
• Category: Light Armor
• Voltage: 2V

Ingredients

• Plastanium Ingot x 40
• Plasteel Microflora Fiber x 24
• Silicone Block x 37
• Ballistic Weave Fabric x 6
• Spice Melange x 74
• Spice-infused Plastanium Dust x 13
• Water x 610

Availability and Acquisition

Pincushion Pants are classified as a Deep Desert Drop item from the Plastanium Tier category. Most of these Tier 6 items can be found in the dangerous areas of the Deep Desert. Some items only appear during specific weeks, while others might be available every week or you can get them as a reward from Landsraad House when reaching a specific milestone in personal contribution. This path can often be more efficient than waiting for the correct weekly rotation in Deep Desert. These particular pants are not available in the current rotation.

Tactical Advantages

Pincushion Pants offer specialized leg protection with emphasis on:

• Dual dart mitigation (5.0% for both light and heavy darts) against ranged attacks
• Solid blade protection (8.0%) for melee combat
• Dash stamina enhancement (-4.0%) for mobility improvement
• Heat protection (0.7) for thermal environments

Combat Applications

As leg armor with anti-projectile specialization, Pincushion Pants directly influence leg mobility and protection against ranged enemies. Dart mitigation is particularly effective during kneeling positions or low cover combat. Dash stamina reduction enables frequent repositioning during ranged engagements.

Set Synergy

Pincushion Pants represent an important component of the Pincushion armor set with consistent anti-projectile capabilities. Ballistic Weave Fabric in the ingredients ensures uniform anti-projectile technology across the entire set, which specializes in dart absorption rather than standard deflection.

• Pincushion Chestpiece
• Pincushion Gauntlets
• Pincushion Boots
• Pincushion Helmet

FAQ

Q: Where can I obtain Pincushion Pants?
A: Pincushion Pants can be obtained as a Deep Desert Drop in the Plastanium Tier area, but they're not available in the current rotation.

Q: What is the main advantage of these pants?
A: The main advantage is dual dart mitigation (5% for both light and heavy darts) plus solid blade protection (8%) and dash stamina reduction for better mobility.

Q: Are Pincushion Pants suitable for ranged combat?
A: Yes, they're specifically designed for anti-projectile protection with dart mitigation effective during low cover combat and kneeling positions.

Q: How do they differ from standard leg armor?
A: They contain Ballistic Weave Fabric and experimental plasmeld layer for dart absorption rather than standard deflection.

Q: Do I need to wear the complete Pincushion set?
A: No, each piece works independently, but the complete set provides the best anti-projectile protection.