In *Atomfall*, upgrading your weapons not only enhances their performance but also adds a sleek new skin and can unlock the coveted 'Make do and mend' trophy. Here's a 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 in *Atomfall*, you'll first need to acquire the Gunsmithing skill. This essential survival skill can be learned by reading the Crafting Manual, which can be quite challenging to find. Fortunately, there's a straightforward method to obtain it.
Head to the Village Shop in Wyndham to meet Morris Wick, who possesses a copy of the Crafting Manual. However, acquiring it isn't as simple as bartering; it involves some strategic blackmail. Upon entering St. Katherine's Church, you'll uncover a recent murder of a character named Maisie, and the Vicar is keen to keep it under wraps. Further investigation will lead you to evidence that implicates 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 near the ruined building and search until you find and read the note titled "Kill the One They Call Maisie". With this evidence in hand, return to Morris' Village Shop at 33.3 E, 79.9 N. Engage in dialogue that pressures Morris without outright threatening him until you reach the "Bargaining" option. By choosing this, Morris will 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 obtaining and reading the Crafting Manual, you'll need to spend 7 Training Stimulants to unlock the Gunsmith skill. This unlocks the recipes for crafting upgraded weapons. The stimulants can be found by searching 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 your possession, you can now craft weapon upgrades. When you acquire a weapon, you unlock the recipe to craft its next highest tier, progressing from Rusty to Stock, and then to Pristine. Upgrading a weapon requires 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 such as Protocol Camps. If you plan to upgrade weapons frequently, consider investing in the Deep Pockets survival skill to carry more crafting supplies.
Upon upgrading a weapon to Pristine for the first time, you'll earn the 'Make do and mend' Achievement or Trophy, marking a significant milestone in your *Atomfall* journey.
*Atomfall* is currently available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass, allowing players across various platforms to enjoy this immersive experience.
