Upgrade Weapons in Atomfall: A Step-by-Step Guide

In *Atomfall*, upgrading weapons not only enhances their stats and gives them a sleek new skin but also unlocks the coveted 'Make do and mend' trophy. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to upgrade your arsenal in *Atomfall*.

How to Unlock the Gunsmithing Skill in Atomfall

To unlock the crafting recipes for upgraded weapons in *Atomfall*, you'll need to first acquire the Gunsmithing skill. This crucial survival skill is learned by reading the Crafting Manual. While finding these skill-related books can be challenging, there's a direct method to secure this one.

Visit Morris Wick at the Village Shop in Wyndham, who possesses a copy of the Crafting Manual. However, obtaining it requires more than simple bartering; you'll need to engage in some blackmail. Upon entering St. Katherine's Church, you'll uncover a recent murder of Maisie, with the Vicar eager to hush it up. Further investigation will lead you to evidence implicating Morris, which you can use to pressure him into handing over the Crafting Manual.

The crucial evidence is located in the Brewery Cellar at coordinates 30.5 E, 80.5 N in the west of Wyndham Village. Enter through a cellar door by the ruined building, and search until you find the note titled "Kill the One They Call Maisie". After obtaining the note, return to Morris' Village Shop at 33.3 E, 79.9 N. Engage in dialogue that pressures Morris without outright threats until you reach the "Bargaining" option. Selecting this will prompt Morris to give you the Crafting Manual in exchange for your silence about his crime.

Alternatively, the Crafting Manual can be found in the D Section of The Interchange, though this method is more challenging and time-consuming.

Once you've acquired and read the Crafting Manual, you'll need to spend 7 Training Stimulants to unlock the Gunsmith skill, which will provide access to the recipes for crafting upgraded weapons. These stimulants can be found in B.A.R.D. structures like Bunkers and The Interchange.

How To Craft Weapon Upgrades in Atomfall

With the Crafting Manual and Gunsmith skill in hand, you'll unlock recipes to craft weapon upgrades. Each weapon you acquire will unlock the recipe for its next highest tier, progressing from Rusty to Stock, and finally to Pristine. To upgrade a weapon, you'll need two of the same weapon in the previous tier, along with specific amounts of Gun Oil and Scrap, which vary by weapon.

For instance, upgrading the Falkirk Battle Rifle to Pristine requires 2 Falkirk Battle Rifles (Stock), 3 Gun Oil, and 6 Scrap. These materials are commonly found at military installations like Protocol Camps. For frequent upgrades, consider investing in the Deep Pockets survival skill to increase your capacity for carrying crafting supplies.

Upgrading a weapon to Pristine for the first time will reward you with the 'Make do and mend' Achievement or Trophy.

*Atomfall* is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass, offering players across various platforms the chance to dive into its immersive world and enhance their weapons to dominate the battlefield.