In *Atomfall*, enhancing your weapons not only boosts their stats and gives them a sleek new skin but also unlocks the coveted 'Make do and mend' trophy. Here's your comprehensive guide to upgrading weapons in *Atomfall*.

How to Unlock the Gunsmithing Skill in Atomfall

Unlocking the crafting recipes for upgraded weapons in *Atomfall* starts with acquiring the Gunsmithing skill, a crucial survival skill. To learn this, you'll need to read the Crafting Manual, which can be challenging to find. However, there's a straightforward path to obtaining it.

Morris Wick, located at the Village Shop in Wyndham, holds a copy of the Crafting Manual. Acquiring it from him isn't straightforward; it requires a bit of blackmail and bartering. Upon entering St. Katherine’s Church, you'll uncover a recent murder of Maisie, with the Vicar eager to cover it up. Further investigation will lead you to evidence implicating Morris as the murderer.

You can find this crucial evidence in the Brewery Cellar at coordinates 30.5 E, 80.5 N, in the west of Wyndham Village. Look for a cellar door by the ruined building to enter. Inside, search for a note titled “Kill the One They Call Maisie”. After securing this note, return to Morris’ Village Shop at 33.3 E, 79.9 N. Engage Morris in conversation, pressuring him without outright threats until you reach the “Bargaining” dialogue option. Choose this to receive 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.

Once you have the Crafting Manual, read it and spend 7 Training Stimulants to unlock the Gunsmith skill. This skill opens up the recipes for crafting upgraded weapons. Search B.A.R.D. structures like Bunkers and The Interchange to gather the necessary Training Stimulants.

How To Craft Weapon Upgrades in Atomfall

With the Crafting Manual and Gunsmith skill in hand, you're ready to craft weapon upgrades. Each weapon you acquire unlocks the recipe to craft its next highest tier, progressing from Rusty to Stock, and finally to Pristine. Upgrading a weapon requires two units of the weapon in the 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 (as shown above) requires 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 plan on frequent upgrades, consider investing in the Deep Pockets survival skill to increase your crafting supply capacity.

Successfully upgrading a weapon to Pristine for the first time earns 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, offering players a rich post-apocalyptic world to explore and conquer.