In *Atomfall*, upgrading your weapons not only boosts their stats and gives them a dazzling new skin but also unlocks the coveted 'Make do and mend' trophy. Here's your guide to mastering weapon upgrades in *Atomfall*.
How to Unlock the Gunsmithing Skill in Atomfall
To start crafting upgraded weapons in *Atomfall*, you first need to unlock the Gunsmithing skill. This skill is crucial for survival and can be learned by reading the Crafting Manual. Finding skill-related books in *Atomfall* can be a challenge, but there's a straightforward method to acquire this one.
Visit Morris Wick at the Village Shop in Wyndham. He has a copy of the Crafting Manual, but obtaining it requires more than simple bartering. You'll need to engage in some strategic blackmail and negotiation. Upon entering St. Katherine's Church, you'll learn about the recent murder of Maisie, which the Vicar is trying to cover up. Further investigation will lead you to evidence implicating Morris in the murder.
The crucial evidence can be found 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 this note, return to Morris' Village Shop at 33.3 E, 79.9 N. Engage him in dialogue, applying pressure without overt 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 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 will give 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 the Gunsmith skill under your belt, you're ready to craft weapon upgrades. Each time you acquire a weapon, you 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 can vary by weapon.
For instance, to upgrade the Falkirk Battle Rifle to Pristine (as shown above), you'll need 2 Falkirk Battle Rifle (Stock) items, 3 Gun Oil, and 6 Scrap. You can find Gun Oil and Scrap primarily at military installations like Protocol Camps. If you're planning on frequent upgrades, consider investing in the Deep Pockets survival skill to carry more 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.
