Not all problems on Arrakis are resolved through brute force. Some require subtlety, patience, and discretion. Such a one is “The Jackal,” a Dune: Awakening contract that requires infiltrating unnoticed and eliminating the target quietly.
Here in this guide, we’ll walk you step-by-step through how to find Jackal’s Alley, eliminate the target, and disappear unnoticed—all as part of the Assassin’s Handbook quest chain.
Starting “The Jackal” Quest
You’ll receive this quest as part of the continuation of the Assassin’s Handbook game storyline. It follows a discussion with Elara Tuek, Count Fenring’s representative. She informs you of an annoying beggar, the Jackal, who’s a thorn in the Arrakeen underworld. He’s been more of a problem—and your quest is to take him out without anyone discovering.
To help you with this covert operation, Elara gives you a Shigawire Garotte, a stealthy weapon that security scans in Arrakeen will not detect. With that in hand, your new objective is to locate the legendary alley that the Jackal utilizes.
How to Reach Jackal’s Alley?
Getting to the Warrens
Jackal’s Alley is found within the Warrens, a dark and populated area in the southern part of Arrakeen. It’s a narrow, twisting neighborhood that’s not always well marked on your map. The absence of a quest marker helps to heighten the tension—you will have to stalk with purpose.
Labelled What to Look For
You’re searching for an unmarked side alley or narrow crack in the wall—a subtle, environmental hint rather than an explicit quest prompt. These are subtle clues that guide you to the hidden entrance to the alley.
(Tip: If the objective will not trigger automatically, patrol the southern edge of the Warrens until the objective triggers.)
On cue, trigger the cracked wall to enter Jackal’s Alley and initiate your mission.
How to Assassinate the Jackal?
Stealth and Strategy
Things get atmospheric as you enter the alley—quiet, almost too so. The Jackal is in with the beggars, and the mission here is stealth, not combat. Your goal is to blend in, recon, and eliminate the target quietly.
Sneak up behind the Jackal and quietly ambush him. Wait for a prompt while in position, which will allow you to use your garotte for a quick, silent kill.
(Tip: Open combat is not necessary. The kill can and should be silent, and any NPCs around will not be alerted.)
How to Escape Safely?
Escaping the Alley
After the target is dead, leave in the direction you entered. There will be no fight on the way out except for an activated alarm or other enemies killed.
Dealing with Bugs or Glitches
Sometimes a load screen or cutscene will halt or prevent you from getting full control again. If your quest marker isn’t updating:
- Walk circles around the alley entrance to reset the trigger.
- As a last resort, reload your save or restart the game. This usually resolves quest progression issues.
Completing the Mission and Rewards
After successfully escaping and completing the mission, you’ll receive:
- 100 XP
- Progression in the Assassin’s Handbook questline
Though the reward may appear trivial, “The Jackal” is not a simple token XP grind. It’s a test of your ability to work in the shadows and struggle with the moral nuance that drives Dune: Awakening’s overarching story.
“The Jackal” is among the most exceptional contracts in Dune Awakening—so much more an issue of execution, literal and strategic, than combat. Finishing this mission opens up further layers of the game’s political maneuvering and positions you for even more complex assassination challenges later on.
