Static Needle

Static Needle is a unique rapier of Tier 6 in Dune Awakening, belonging to the Weapons - Long Blades category. This unique rapier is utilized by House forces to shock and disrupt the power supplies of their opponents. It represents a specialized weapon designed for tactical disruption and electrical warfare.

Game Characteristics

Static Needle offers specialized rapier performance optimized for electrical disruption and rapid shocking attacks:

Specialized Properties

• Damage Type: Blade - Classic blade damage
• Damage Per Hit: 138.52 - High single-hit damage
• Attack Speed: 139 - Very fast attacks

Crafting System

Manufacturing Static Needle requires an Advanced Weapons Fabricator and the following materials:

• Plastanium Ingot (35x)
• Plasteel Microflora Fiber (17x)
• Plant Fiber (3x)
• Plasteel Composite Blade Parts (6x)
• Carbide blade parts (5x)
• Spice Melange (53x)
• Spice-infused Plastanium Dust (9x)
• Water (440x)

Total crafting time is 15 seconds and requires a unique schematic to unlock the recipe.

Schematic Acquisition

Static Needle schematic can be obtained through several methods:

Deep Desert Drop

This unique Tier 6 weapon belongs to items available in the Deep Desert but is not part of the current rotation. Most of these specialized shocking weapons appear only during specific weeks.

Landsraad Alternative

Besides Deep Desert drops, there's another way to obtain Static Needle - you can get it 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.

Trading Opportunities

Traj Axxari

Static Needle can be sold to Traj Axxari for 10,000 Solaris - a medium price reflecting the specialized electrical disruption capabilities of this tactical blade weapon.

House Forces Electrical Warfare

Shocking and Power Disruption

Static Needle represents advanced House tactics:

Electrical Capabilities:

• Utilized by House forces for specialized operations
• Shocking opponents through electrical discharge
• Disrupting power supplies of enemy systems
• Tactical interference with electronic devices

Tactical Applications:

• Rapid disable of enemy power systems
• Electrical shock for stunning opponents
• Power supply disruption during infiltration
• Non-lethal neutralization options

Static Electrical System

Static electrical system provides:

• 138.52 blade damage plus electrical effects
• Fast attack speed (139) for rapid stunning
• Power disruption capabilities
• Shock delivery through blade contact

Rapier Performance Analysis

Electrical Disruption Platform

Static Needle excels as an electrical warfare tool:

Advantages:

• 138.52 damage per hit - solid blade damage
• 139 attack speed - very fast combo potential
• Electrical disruption - unique tactical advantage
• Power supply interference - strategic value
• Shock delivery - stunning capabilities

Tactical Applications:

• Quick disable of enemy electronics
• Rapid stunning combinations
• Energy system sabotage
• Silent electrical takedowns

Rapier Excellence

Optimized for electrical warfare:

• Fast-paced electrical combat
• Power system disruption
• Electronic warfare operations
• Specialized House force missions

Electrical Disruption Technology

House Forces Tactical Advantage

Static Needle provides unique battlefield capabilities:

• Power source interruption during combat
• Electronic device interference
• Shock-based stunning for non-lethal options
• Energy system sabotage possibilities

Material Requirements

Static Needle uses specialized electrical components:

• Carbide blade parts (5x) - conductive blade enhancement
• Plasteel Composite Blade Parts (6x) - advanced blade construction
• Plant Fiber (3x) - insulation materials
• Electrically conductive materials for reliable electrical function

Deep Desert Drop

This unique Tier 6 electrical weapon belongs to items available in the Deep Desert but is not part of the current rotation. Most of these specialized disruption weapons appear only during specific weeks.

FAQ

Q: How does "shock and disrupt power supplies" work?
A: Static Needle has electrical disruption capabilities that allow disabling power systems of enemies and shocking opponents. It's a tactical weapon for electronic warfare rather than pure damage.

Q: Is attack speed 139 good for a rapier?
A: Yes, 139 attack speed is very fast for a melee weapon. It enables rapid stunning combos and quick electrical discharge delivery for effective disruption tactics.

Q: Why do I need Plant Fiber for an electrical weapon?
A: Plant Fiber serves as insulation material for safe electrical handling. It protects the user from electrical backfeedback when delivering shocks to opponents.

Q: Is the selling price of 10,000 Solaris reasonable?
A: Yes, for a specialized electrical weapon with unique disruption capabilities. It's a medium price reflecting tactical utility rather than pure damage potential.

Q: Can I use Static Needle for stealth operations?
A: Definitely yes - electrical stunning can silently disable enemies without alarms, and power supply disruption can disable security systems during infiltration.

Q: It contains Carbide blade parts - what do they do?
A: Carbide blade parts provide conductive enhancement for effective electrical delivery. Carbide is an excellent conductor for shock transmission through blade contact.