Upgrade Guide: Atomfall Weapons

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

Head over to Morris Wick at the Village Shop in Wyndham, where he possesses a copy of the Crafting Manual. However, obtaining it isn't as simple as a regular 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, which the Vicar is keen to cover up. Further investigation will lead you to evidence implicating Morris in the crime.

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 the cellar door by the ruined building and search for the note titled "Kill the One They Call Maisie". Once you have 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 hand over the Crafting Manual in exchange for your silence.

Alternatively, you can find the Crafting Manual 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 grant you 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 have access to recipes for crafting weapon upgrades. When you acquire 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 of the same weapon in the previous tier, along with specific amounts of Gun Oil and Scrap, which 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. These materials are commonly found at military installations like Protocol Camps. If you plan on upgrading weapons frequently, consider investing in the Deep Pockets survival skill to carry more 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 now on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass.