"Upgrade Weapons in Atomfall: A Guide"

In *Atomfall*, upgrading your weapons not only boosts their stats but also adorns them with sleek new skins and can 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 first need to acquire the Gunsmithing skill. This skill is part of the survival category and requires you to read the Crafting Manual. While finding these skill-related books can be challenging, there's a straightforward method to obtain the Gunsmithing skill.

Head to the Village Shop in Wyndham where Morris Wick keeps a copy of the Crafting Manual. However, you won't be able to barter for it easily. You'll need to use a bit of cunning and blackmail. Upon entering St. Katherine’s Church, you'll learn about the recent murder of Maisie and the Vicar's attempt to cover it up. Further investigation will lead you to evidence that implicates Morris in the crime. This 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 for the 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 direct threats until you reach the “Bargaining” option. Choose this to convince Morris to hand over the Crafting Manual in exchange for your silence about his crime.

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 skill unlocks the recipes for crafting upgraded weapons. To gather the necessary Training Stimulants, explore B.A.R.D. structures such as Bunkers and The Interchange.

How To Craft Weapon Upgrades in Atomfall

With the Crafting Manual and Gunsmith skill in hand, you can now craft weapon upgrades. When you acquire a weapon, you 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 copies of the weapon at its previous tier, along with a specific amount of Gun Oil and Scrap. The quantities required can vary; for instance, upgrading the Falkirk Battle Rifle to Pristine requires 2 Falkirk Battle Rifles (Stock), 3 Gun Oil, and 6 Scrap. You can find Gun Oil and Scrap primarily at military installations like Protocol Camps.

For frequent weapon upgrades, consider investing in the Deep Pockets survival skill, which allows you to carry more crafting supplies. Upgrading a weapon to Pristine for the first time will reward you with 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.