Upgrade Weapons Guide for Atomfall

In *Atomfall*, upgrading your weapons not only boosts their stats but also adds a sleek new skin and can unlock the coveted ‘Make do and mend’ trophy. Here’s a detailed guide on how to enhance your arsenal in *Atomfall*.

How to Unlock the Gunsmithing Skill in Atomfall

To start crafting upgraded weapons, you must first unlock the Gunsmithing skill. This survival skill can be learned by reading the Crafting Manual, but tracking down this essential book can be challenging. Fortunately, there's a straightforward method to acquire it.

Head to Morris Wick at the Village Shop in Wyndham. He possesses the Crafting Manual, but obtaining it isn't as simple as a trade. You’ll need to employ some cunning and bartering skills. 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.

You can find this crucial evidence in the Brewery Cellar, located 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 a 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 him in conversation, pressuring him subtly without direct threats until you reach the "Bargaining" dialogue 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, but this route is more challenging and time-consuming.

After acquiring and reading the Crafting Manual, you'll need to spend 7 Training Stimulants to unlock the Gunsmith skill, which grants 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're ready to craft weapon upgrades. Each weapon you acquire unlocks the recipe for 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 at the previous tier, along with specific amounts of Gun Oil and Scrap, which can vary by 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 frequent upgrades, consider investing in the Deep Pockets survival skill to increase your capacity for carrying crafting supplies.

Upgrading a weapon to Pristine for the first time will earn you the 'Make do and mend' Achievement or Trophy, a testament to your crafting prowess.

*Atomfall* is now available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass, offering players across various platforms the chance to dive into its immersive world and enhance their weaponry.