"Upgrade Weapons in Atomfall: A Guide"

In *Atomfall*, upgrading your weapons can significantly enhance your gameplay by improving their stats, giving them a sleek new skin, and unlocking the prestigious ‘Make do and mend’ trophy. Here’s a detailed guide on how to upgrade 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 survival skill is essential and can be learned by reading the Crafting Manual. While finding skill-related books can be challenging, there's a straightforward method to obtain this particular one.

Morris Wick at the Village Shop in Wyndham holds a copy of the Crafting Manual. However, acquiring it isn't as simple as a regular trade. You'll need to use some cunning and negotiation. Upon entering St. Katherine’s Church, you'll uncover a recent murder of someone named Maisie, and the Vicar is keen on keeping it under wraps. Further investigation will lead you to evidence that implicates Morris in this crime. You can find this crucial evidence in the Brewery Cellar at coordinates 30.5 E, 80.5 N, located in the west of Wyndham Village. Enter through a cellar door near a ruined building and search for a note titled “Kill the One They Call Maisie”.

Once you have the evidence, return to Morris' Village Shop at 33.3 E, 79.9 N. Engage in dialogue that pressures Morris without overt threats until you reach the "Bargaining" option. Choose this, and Morris will hand over the Crafting Manual in exchange for your silence about his involvement in the crime.

Alternatively, you can search for the Crafting Manual in the D Section of The Interchange, though this method is more difficult and time-consuming.

After obtaining and reading the Crafting Manual, you must spend 7 Training Stimulants to unlock the Gunsmith skill, which will then provide you with the recipes needed to craft 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

Once you have both the Crafting Manual and the Gunsmith skill, you'll unlock recipes to enhance your weapons. 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 of the same weapon at the previous tier, along with specific quantities of Gun Oil and Scrap, which can vary depending on the weapon.

For instance, to elevate the Falkirk Battle Rifle to Pristine (as shown above), you'll require 2 Falkirk Battle Rifles (Stock), 3 Gun Oil, and 6 Scrap. These materials are commonly found at military installations like Protocol Camps. If you plan on upgrading frequently, consider investing in the Deep Pockets survival skill to increase your carrying capacity for 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 through Xbox Game Pass, offering a wide range of platforms for players to dive into this engaging post-apocalyptic world.