Upgrade Weapons Guide for Atomfall

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

How to Unlock the Gunsmithing Skill in Atomfall

To start upgrading your weapons, you first need to unlock the Gunsmithing skill, which is essential for crafting upgraded weapons. This skill can be acquired by reading the Crafting Manual. While finding skill-related books in *Atomfall* can be challenging, there's a straightforward method to obtain the Crafting Manual.

Visit Morris Wick at the Village Shop in Wyndham, where he holds a copy of the Crafting Manual. However, obtaining it from him isn't as simple as a trade. You'll need to resort to some cunning blackmail and bartering. Upon entering St. Katherine's Church, you'll learn about the recent murder of Maisie, and the Vicar's attempt to cover it up. Further investigation will lead you to evidence implicating Morris in the crime.

The crucial evidence is located in the Brewery Cellar, found at coordinates 30.5 E, 80.5 N in the west of Wyndham Village. Enter the cellar through a door by the ruined building and search for a note titled "Kill the One They Call Maisie". With this note in hand, return to Morris' Village Shop at 33.3 E, 79.9 N. Engage him in conversation, choosing dialogue options that pressure him without threatening him until you reach the "Bargaining" option. Selecting this will prompt Morris to hand 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 time-consuming and challenging.

After acquiring and reading the Crafting Manual, you'll need to spend 7 Training Stimulants to unlock the Gunsmith skill, which will provide you with the recipes to craft upgraded weapons. These stimulants can be found in B.A.R.D. structures such as Bunkers and The Interchange.

How To Craft Weapon Upgrades in Atomfall

With the Crafting Manual and Gunsmith skill in your possession, you're ready to craft weapon upgrades. Each time you acquire a weapon, you unlock the recipe for its next tier, progressing from Rusty to Stock, and finally to Pristine. To upgrade a weapon, you'll need two units of the weapon from the previous tier, along with Gun Oil and Scrap. The exact quantities may vary depending on the weapon.

For instance, upgrading the Falkirk Battle Rifle to Pristine requires 2 Falkirk Battle Rifle (Stock) items, 3 Gun Oil, and 6 Scrap. You can find Gun Oil and Scrap primarily at military installations like Protocol Camps. To carry more crafting supplies efficiently, consider investing in the Deep Pockets survival skill.

Upgrading a weapon to Pristine for the first time will reward you with the 'Make do and mend' Achievement or Trophy, a testament to your dedication and skill in weapon crafting.

*Atomfall* is available now on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass.