In *Atomfall*, upgrading your weapons not only enhances their stats but also grants them a sleek new skin and can unlock the coveted 'Make do and mend' trophy. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to upgrade your weapons in *Atomfall*.
How to Unlock the Gunsmithing Skill in Atomfall
To unlock the crafting recipes for upgraded weapons in *Atomfall*, you first need to acquire the Gunsmithing skill. This essential survival skill is learned by reading the Crafting Manual, which can be quite challenging to find. However, there's a straightforward method to obtain it.
Morris Wick at the Village Shop in Wyndham holds a copy of the Crafting Manual, but acquiring it involves more than simple bartering. You'll need to use a mix of blackmail and negotiation. Upon entering St. Katherine’s Church, you'll uncover a dialogue about the recent murder of Maisie, with the Vicar keen on covering it up. Further investigation leads you to evidence implicating Morris in the crime. This evidence is located in the Brewery Cellar at coordinates 30.5 E, 80.5 N in the west of Wyndham Village. Enter through the cellar door near the ruined building and search for the note titled “Kill the One They Call Maisie.”
After securing the note, return to Morris’ Village Shop at 33.3 E, 79.9 N. Engage in dialogue that pressures Morris without direct threats until you reach the "Bargaining" option. Selecting this will result in Morris handing over the Crafting Manual in exchange for your silence.
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 have the Crafting Manual, read it and spend 7 Training Stimulants to unlock the Gunsmith skill, which will grant you access to weapon upgrade recipes. You can gather these stimulants by exploring 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 can now craft weapon upgrades. Each time you acquire a weapon, you unlock the recipe to craft its next highest tier, progressing from Rusty to Stock, and finally to Pristine. To upgrade a weapon, you'll need two units of the weapon in its previous tier, along with specific amounts of Gun Oil and Scrap, which vary depending on the weapon.
For instance, upgrading the Falkirk Battle Rifle to Pristine requires 2 Stock Falkirk Battle Rifles, 3 Gun Oil, and 6 Scrap. You can find Gun Oil and Scrap primarily at military installations such as Protocol Camps. If you plan on upgrading weapons frequently, consider investing in the Deep Pockets survival skill to carry more crafting materials.
Successfully upgrading a weapon to Pristine for the first time will reward you with the 'Make do and mend' Achievement or Trophy.
*Atomfall* is available now on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass.
