Upgrade Weapons Guide for Atomfall

In *Atomfall*, upgrading your 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 your comprehensive guide on how to elevate your arsenal in *Atomfall*.

How to Unlock the Gunsmithing Skill in Atomfall

To unlock the crafting recipes for upgraded weapons, you'll first need to master the Gunsmithing skill. This survival skill is essential and requires you to delve into the Crafting Manual. While finding skill-related books in *Atomfall* can be challenging, there's a straightforward method to obtain this crucial manual.

Visit Morris Wick at his Village Shop in Wyndham, who holds a copy of the Crafting Manual. However, acquiring it isn't as simple as a straightforward trade. You'll need to engage in some strategic blackmail and bartering. Upon entering St. Katherine’s Church, you'll uncover a recent murder of Maisie that the Vicar is eager to hush up. Further investigation will lead you to evidence that implicates Morris in the crime.

The evidence you need 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 a ruined building and search for the note titled “Kill the One They Call Maisie”. After securing this note, return to Morris’ Village Shop at 33.3 E, 79.9 N. Engage in dialogue that pressures Morris without overt threats until you reach the “Bargaining” option. Choosing this will prompt Morris to hand over the Crafting Manual in exchange for your silence.

Alternatively, you can search for the Crafting Manual in the D Section of The Interchange, though this route is more challenging and time-consuming.

Once you've obtained and read the Crafting Manual, invest 7 Training Stimulants to acquire the Gunsmith skill, unlocking the recipes for 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're ready to craft weapon upgrades. Upon acquiring a weapon, you'll 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 the previous tier, along with specific amounts of Gun Oil and Scrap, which may vary by weapon.

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

Upgrading a weapon to Pristine for the first time will earn you 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.