House Atreides
Paul Atreides
The Kwisatz Haderach
Core Strategy
Build a card-draw engine: draw often, thin the deck
Duke Leto Atreides
The Noble Duke
Core Strategy
Abuse discounts for early Mentat, High Council, Rally Troops
House Harkonnen
Baron Vladimir Harkonnen
The Spider of Giedi Prime
Core Strategy
Set up a 3 VP swing: Guild track up + Guild Highliners + Master Stroke
Glossu Rabban
The Beast of House Harkonnen
Core Strategy
Prioritize Conflicts — dominate combat zones
House Thorvald
Earl Memnon Thorvald
The Spice Baron
Core Strategy
Rush High Council early → Draw & Influence value
Countess Ariana Thorvald
The Water Dancer
Core Strategy
Constant Water → frequent spice harvesting → steady draws
House Richese
Count Ilban Richese
The Merchant Prince
Core Strategy
Farm Solari → spam Mentat, Rally Troops, and power purchases
Helena Richese
The Information Broker
Core Strategy
Deny opponents key cards, grab power 5-costs early