Upgrade Guide: Enhancing Weapons in Atomfall

In *Atomfall*, upgrading your weapons not only enhances their stats but also grants them a fresh, new skin and can unlock the coveted 'Make do and mend' trophy. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to upgrade your weapons and elevate your gameplay experience in *Atomfall*.

How to Unlock the Gunsmithing Skill in Atomfall

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

Morris Wick, located at the Village Shop in Wyndham, holds a copy of the Crafting Manual. However, obtaining it from him 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 on covering up. Further investigation will lead you to evidence that implicates Morris in the crime.

To gather this evidence, head to 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 a note titled "Kill the One They Call Maisie". Once you've secured this 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, 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. This skill is crucial for accessing the recipes needed to craft upgraded weapons. Be sure to explore B.A.R.D. structures like Bunkers and The Interchange to gather the necessary Training Stimulants.

How To Craft Weapon Upgrades in Atomfall

With the Crafting Manual and the Gunsmith skill in hand, you'll unlock recipes to craft weapon upgrades. Each weapon you acquire will unlock 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 in its 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, particularly at Protocol Camps. If you plan on frequently upgrading weapons, consider investing in the Deep Pockets survival skill to increase your capacity for carrying crafting supplies.

Upon upgrading a weapon to Pristine for the first time, you'll be awarded the 'Make do and mend' Achievement or Trophy, marking a significant milestone in your *Atomfall* journey.

*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 this immersive world and enhance their arsenal.