In *Atomfall*, enhancing your weapons not only boosts their stats but also adorns them with eye-catching skins and can unlock the prestigious '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 must first acquire the Gunsmithing skill. This survival skill is learned by reading the Crafting Manual, which can be a challenging task due to the elusive nature of skill-related books in the game. However, there's a direct path to obtaining the manual.
Morris Wick, located at the Village Shop in Wyndham, possesses a copy of the Crafting Manual. Acquiring it requires a blend of blackmail and bartering. Upon entering St. Katherine's Church, you'll uncover a recent murder of a character named Maisie, with the Vicar keen on concealing the truth. Further investigation leads you to evidence that incriminates Morris.
This crucial evidence is hidden in the Brewery Cellar at coordinates 30.5 E, 80.5 N in the west of Wyndham Village. Access the cellar through a door near a ruined building, and search until you find 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 subtly pressures Morris, leading to the "Bargaining" option, which will prompt him to relinquish 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 arduous and time-consuming.
Once you've obtained and read the Crafting Manual, you'll need to spend 7 Training Stimulants to unlock the Gunsmith skill, thereby accessing the recipes for crafting upgraded weapons. Training 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 the Gunsmith skill in hand, you'll have access to recipes for crafting weapon upgrades. Each weapon you acquire unlocks the recipe for its next tier, progressing from Rusty to Stock, and finally to Pristine. To upgrade a weapon, you'll need two copies of it at the 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 Falkirk Battle Rifle (Stock) items, 3 Gun Oil, and 6 Scrap. These materials are most commonly found at military installations, such as Protocol Camps. Frequent weapon upgrades necessitate investing in the Deep Pockets survival skill to carry more crafting supplies.
Upgrading a weapon to Pristine for the first time rewards you with the 'Make do and mend' Achievement or Trophy, adding a satisfying milestone to your *Atomfall* journey.
*Atomfall* is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass, offering players across multiple platforms the chance to dive into its immersive world and upgrade their arsenal.
