Training manuals in Atomfall are pretty essential for unlocking new skills that can make a big difference in your gameplay.
You start with a handful of abilities, but these manuals let you expand your options and really fine-tune your character to match your playstyle.
Each manual opens up a set of skills that you can unlock using training stimulants. So, where exactly can you find these manuals?
Here’s a breakdown of all the Training Manual locations in Atomfall.
All training manuals in Atomfall and how to find it
Melee Combat Manual
Image via RebellionIt unlocks skills like Melee Weapon Attack Power, Seasoned Brawler, and Heavy Melee Attack Power.
- Where to find it: This one is located on a desk near the B.A.R.D. crate in the Outlaw’s Cave in Slatten Dale. It’s tucked away in the cave.
- Coordinates: 24.4 E, 75.3 N
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Bow Mastery Manual
Image via RebellionIt unlocks Draw Speed, Draw Control, and Bow Focus.
- Where to find it: The manual can be found sitting on a crate to the right of the main entrance to the Druids’ Castle in Casterfell Woods.
Stealth Manual
Image via RebellionIt helps you unlock skills like Quiet Takedown, Quiet Movement, and Surprise Attack.
- Where to find it: You can either buy it from Molly Jawett at the Trader Camp in Slatten Dale or find it in the Conservatory in Datlow Hall. To access the Conservatory, you’ll need the Conservatory Key, which you can get from Prudence Rook inside Datlow Hall after finding Jenks at Casterfell Dam.
- Coordinates: 26.2 E, 84.4 N
Consumables Manual
Image via RebellionIt unlocks skills like Gut Health, Buff Duration, and Blue Fingers.
- Where to find it: You can purchase this manual from Billy Gorse at the Trader Camp in Casterfell Woods. Alternatively, you can find it in the locked room above the bakery in Wyndham Village—you’ll need the Bedroom Bakery Key, which you can grab from the desk in Wyndham Garage.
- Coordinates: 35.5 E, 79.2 N
Crafting Manual
Image via RebellionIt unlocks Gunsmith, Deep Pockets, and Crafting Speed.
- Where to find it: The Crafting Manual is given by Morris Wick in the Village Shop in Wyndham Village. However, to unlock it, you need to complete the “Finding: Kill the One They Call Maisie” quest in the Brewery Cellar. Afterward, you can bargain with Wick to get the manual.
Firearms Mastery Manual
Image via RebellionIt unlocks Firearms Stability, Firearms Handling, and Firearms Focus.
- Where to find it: You can buy this one from Corporal “Bootsy” Hughes at the Trader Camp in Skethermoor, or you can find it in Electrical B in the Master Control Room within Skethermoor Prison. If you choose the prison route, you’ll need to use the Signal Redirector to reroute power and unlock the electric lock.
- Coordinates: 41.1 E, 70.8 N
Resistances Manual
Image via RebellionIt unlocks Burn Resistance, Bleed Resistance, and Poison Resistance.
- Where to find it: This manual is located on crates in the passage between the Auditorium and the Medical Tunnels. You’ll need Holder’s Keycard to access the Auditorium through Medical. Alternatively, you can get it from Dr. Holder in the Forgotten Cellar in St. Katherine’s Church, but you’ll need the Church Cellar Key, which is found near the “Finding: Holder is Up To Something” audio log in Medical.
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FAQs
1. What are Training Manuals in Atomfall?
- Training manuals are special items that unlock new skills in the game. You can find them at various locations, and each one gives you access to a set of abilities. These abilities enhance your character’s strength, stealth, crafting skills, and more.
2. Can I miss any Training Manuals?
- Yes, some manuals are hidden or can only be obtained by completing specific quests or purchasing them from NPCs.
3. Do Training Manuals expire or get used up?
- No, Training Manuals are consumable items in the sense that they unlock skills, but they don’t get “used up.” Once you find one, it’s yours for good, and you can use it to unlock the skills tied to it.
4. How do I unlock skills with Training Manuals?
- Once you find a manual, you’ll need to use Training Stimulants to unlock the associated skills. These stimulants are resources you will collect throughout your time in the game.
5. Can I buy all Training Manuals?
- Not all manuals are available for purchase. Some you’ll need to find by exploring specific areas, completing quests, or solving puzzles. Others can be bought from NPCs after certain conditions are met.
6. Do the skills from manuals carry over to other playthroughs?
- If you’re starting a new playthrough, you’ll need to find the training manuals again. The skills you unlock are tied to your current save, so they won’t automatically carry over to a fresh start.