Dune: Awakening - Swordmaster Skills
In 2023, during the co-development phase between Funcom and YAGER, I had the honor of contributing to Dune: Awakening.
These are concept explorations for the visual identity of the Swordmaster Skills, along with a few ability breakdowns.
It was incredible to see these come to life in-game!
Huge thanks to Ivan Zakharov (Funcom - Lead VFX Artist) and Mathias Wiese (YAGER - Art Director) for their valuable feedback and support!
Swordmaster Skills Visual Identity
Swordmaster Skill: Deflection - sketches
Swordmaster Skill: Deflection - side view (in movement)
Swordmaster Skill: Deflection - Player's POV
Swordmaster Skill: Deflection - Opponent's POV
Swordmaster Skill: Deflection - Breakdown
Swordmaster Skill: Retaliate - sketches
Swordmaster Skill: Retaliate - side view (Case 01)
Swordmaster Skill: Retaliate - Player's POV
Swordmaster Skill: Retaliate - Opponent's POV
Swordmaster Skill: Retaliate - Breakdown
Swordmaster Skill: Knee Charge - side view
Swordmaster Skill: Knee Charge - Player's POV
Swordmaster Skill: Knee Charge - Opponent's POV
Swordmaster Skill: Knee Charge - Breakdown