The Missing Pyon quest carries players to the far reaches of the unforgiving deserts of Arrakis, where they must track down obscure sites with specialized tools to bring tricky objectives to light. One such trick is scanning an area east and a little south from beneath a giant cactus; if you do not know what to look for, this can be fairly easy to miss.
This guide will take you through the exact locations, the tools you will need for the objective, and how to complete the scan in a swift and efficient manner, letting you continue the quest without becoming frustrated.
Quest Location
Region: The O’odham
Area: Northeastern corner of the O’odham
Before you head out, make sure you’re prepared with the right equipment.
Required Equipment
Handheld Resource Scanner: A powered handheld exploration scanner that enables the user to project a forward scan, marking relevant information directly onto their map. Having this in your inventory before leaving your base or safe zone is essential to complete the scan.
How to Scan the Site
Travel to O’odham and make your way to the northeastern corner of the region. There will be some enemies in the area. Fortunately, their numbers are low, so you can either fight or evade them without much difficulty.
How to Scan the Giant Cactus
- Approach the giant cactus and locate a circular area nearby—it’s often used as a landmark.
- Use your Handheld Resource Scanner.
- Shoot the scanner around the area. It may take a few tries before it registers the scan.
- Once the scan is successful, the quest objective will update.
And that’s it! You’ve successfully scanned the site under the giant cactus for the Missing Pyon quest in Dune: Awakening.
Tips
- Be patient with the scanner—it can sometimes take multiple attempts to work.
- Make sure you’re aiming within the designated scan area around the cactus for it to register correctly.
