In *Atomfall*, enhancing your weapons not only boosts their stats and gives them an attractive new skin but also helps you unlock the coveted 'Make do and mend' trophy. Here’s a detailed guide on how to upgrade your weapons 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 survival skill is essential and can be learned by reading the Crafting Manual. While finding these skill-related books can be challenging, there's a straightforward method to obtain this particular manual.
Morris Wick, located at the Village Shop in Wyndham, possesses a copy of the Crafting Manual. However, acquiring it isn't as simple as bartering. You'll need to engage in some strategic blackmail. Upon entering St. Katherine’s Church, you'll uncover a dialogue about the recent murder of Maisie, which the Vicar is eager to conceal. 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 near the ruined building and search until you find and read the note titled "Kill the One They Call Maisie". After obtaining this note, 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. 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, but this method is more difficult and time-consuming.
Once you've secured and read the Crafting Manual, you'll need to spend 7 Training Stimulants to unlock the Gunsmith skill, which provides access to the recipes for crafting upgraded weapons. This investment is significant but well worth it. Make sure to explore B.A.R.D. structures like Bunkers and The Interchange to gather the necessary skill points.
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. Upon acquiring 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 units of the weapon in the previous tier, along with specific amounts of Gun Oil and Scrap, which 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. You can find Gun Oil and Scrap most commonly at military installations, such as Protocol Camps. If you're planning on frequent weapon 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 now available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass.
