Atomic Heart weapons guide - where to find all the blueprints, how to upgrade, which weapon is best to use

 

There are twelve types of weapons waiting for you in Atomic Heart. Most of them will have to be collected from improvised materials and then improved using various resources. To do this, you will need not only resources but also drawings. In this guide, we will tell you where to find them.

What types of weapons are in Atomic Heart

All weapons in the game are divided into three types:

Cold. It doesn't require ammo and does decent damage, but you have to get close to the enemy to use it. It is almost impossible to fight flying robots with such weapons. At the same time, some bosses, for example, Ivy, are vulnerable to melee weapons.

Gunshot. This type of weapon requires ammo to use and can be a problem, especially if you're killing everyone in your path. However, if necessary, they can be crafted in the crafting menu.

Energy. Deals damage at a distance and does not consume ammo but requires a cooldown time. You can speed it up with the help of skills from the Character Energy branch, as well as individual perks in the abilities menu. For example, thanks to the "Energy Vampire" you will restore the charge during the use of the skill "Massive Telekinesis".

What are the best guns to use in Atomic Heart

As is often the case with shooters that have RPG elements, there is no single tactic here. You can rely on shotgun, submachine gun, and pistol, or use special skills all the time. The author of these lines went through the entire game with the help of energy weapons and the Mass Telekinesis skill. Due to the constant use of this ability, the charge in the "guns" was quickly restored, so the opponents could not even get close to the impact distance. At the same time, the cartridges were not spent at all. With such tactics, difficulties arose only with bosses, but firearms were used against them, for which there was enough ammunition.

We will talk about the pros and cons of all types of weapons below.

Steel arms

Swede. Shows itself well at the start of the game, but quickly loses relevance. It makes little sense to invest resources in pumping it.

Fox. You can collect this ax and pump it, but it is better to invest the materials in something else.

Snowball. Slightly more powerful than Fox, but not as effective as Pate and Star. We do not recommend wasting resources on it.

Pate. A good choice for the mid-game. With full pumping, you can use it until the very end.

Star. The best representative of its class. If you rely on melee, go for it first.

Energy weapons

Electro. Relevant at the beginning of the game until you craft the Dominator. But during this time you will have time to understand how this type of weapon works in Atomic Heart.

Dominator. An excellent example of its class. With full pumping, you can use it until the very end. The alternate shot works like a BFG from the Doom games - it releases a ball of energy that deals damage to anyone in its path.

Railgun. The most powerful weapon in the game. True, each shot consumes a lot of energy, so it is recommended to use it only against heavily armored opponents.

Firearms

PM. This pistol can be used as a backup when you run out of ammo or ammo on your primary weapon. It is not worth spending resources on pumping.

KS-23. At the early stage of the game, you simply will not have an alternative to this shotgun. When fully pumped, you can use it further, but for the effectiveness of the hit, you will need to get close to the enemy, because of which you will risk getting hit.

Kalash. An excellent option for the role of the main "trunk". There are enough cartridges, the lethal force is high, and it is possible to fight at a distance.

Robust. The grenade launcher has a huge lethal power, which will come in handy in boss battles. Ammunition for him is rare, so we recommend not to spend it on simple mobs. At least until you learn how to make them yourself.

How to craft and upgrade weapons in Atomic Heart

All crafting is carried out using the Eleanor robot. You will meet her both in safe rooms and in the open world of the game. Go to the equipment menu. There you can make weapons and upgrade them. All types of weapons and special upgrades for them require blueprints that you can find along the way. We talked about them below.

It’s not worth pumping everything in a row - the resources in the game are limited. It is advisable at an early stage to decide on your battle tactics and invest in those types of weapons that you really need.

How to find all weapons and upgrades in Atomic Heart

Before we talk about the location of all the drawings, I want to pay attention to one point. Several authors have run Atomic Heart in parallel on different platforms. And the specific assembly instructions we found were different from each other. And if you missed the basic weapon blueprint at the beginning of the game, you can meet it later.

In all the boxes, the location of which we will indicate below, there will definitely be blueprints. But what exactly will be revealed to you, you will know only when you pick it up. We indicated the types of weapons, upgrades, and various consumables that we encountered as we progressed.

Drawing No. 1

Defeat the WWII-A6/4 "Laboratory" robot, which is presented as a mini-boss. After that, break the lock on the door, go down the corridor, and go into a safe room. There you will see Eleanor for the first time, a device for making weapons and pumping the abilities of the protagonist. The blueprint will allow you to craft small capsules with an indispensable. They are used to restore health.

Drawing No. 2

In the Vavilov complex, solve the puzzle with laser beams. After that, take the elevator up and open the magnetic door. In the corridor on the left is another restroom. In the box, you will find a drawing of the handle for the ax "Swede".

Drawing No. 3

Near the cable car with trolleys, according to the plot, you will need to swim through the polymer for the first time. When you emerge from it, you will find yourself next to a safe room. There is a drawing of the ax "Fox".

Drawing No. 4

After meeting with the Burav robot and a short parkour episode, you will find yourself in a ventilation shaft. Pass it to the end, jump down, and run along the cable car to the left. On the right, there will be a nook where the restroom is located. There is an instruction for assembling an electromagnetic barrel for a shotgun.

How to get PM without spending materials on assembly

PM can be obtained in assembled form. He is found in the office premises, where you will get in the course of the quest "In Hot Pursuit".

Drawing No. 5

Near the place where you need to bring three flasks with lunar soil, there is a polymer. According to the plot, you will need to swim through it. When you dig out on the opposite side, you will automatically have a blueprint for an Electro energy pistol.

Drawing No. 6

After you find all three flasks with lunar soil, the door to the Seed Archive will open. To the right of the entrance is another safe room. There is a drawing of an improved ax handle Shved.

Drawing No. 7

Another safe room is located on the top floor of the Seed Archive. It can only be reached by elevator. It's called "Technical". In the box, you will find the PM blueprint. If you took the gun earlier, you will most likely get a different instruction.

Drawing No. 8

On the same floor, to the right of the stairs that lead up, there is a red crate. It contains a drawing of cartridges for PM.

Drawing No. 9

Move on through the Seed Archive. Another red box is next to the circular loader robot. It contains instructions for assembling incendiary cartridges.

Drawing No. 10

To advance the story in the Seed Archive, you will open the lock next to the spinning robot. At the top is a large box. You can get there by containers. It contains a drawing of a medium capsule with an indispensable.

Drawing No. 11

In the Algology Lab, right after you see the Hedgehog, don't rush to jump down. Enter the restroom. The drawing that lies there describes the assembly of the ice cassette.

Drawing No. 12

During the passage of the task "They want to green Mars" while searching for the boiler room, you will enter the room. which is filled with plants. There is a red box in the center. There is a drawing of an electrical cassette.

Drawing No. 13

Not far from the previous box, there is a staircase that leads to the Technoshop. Climb up it and turn right. Before you go through the hole in the wall, pay attention to the crate to the left of it. There is an instruction for assembling incendiary cassettes.

Drawing No. 14

Move to the Cold Shop. Before you enter his territory, you can save in the room on the right. There is a box with a drawing of a large capsule with an indispensable.

Drawing No. 15

In the Cold Shop, you will need to wait for the flask to fill up. To do this, it is necessary to monitor ventilation and turn on the blades with electric shocks in time. Once you're done, exit the lab and head downstairs. To the right is the restroom. It contains instructions for assembling Dynamo, which speeds up energy recovery.

Drawing No. 16

When you are in the village, look for a wooden house with the number "3" and the words "Products". Hack the door and kill the robot. In the box, you will find a drawing of cartridges for Kalash.

Drawing No. 17

As you explore the village, you will see a large red house with round windows. It is located near the goal of your task, so you will not pass by. Climb the spiral staircase to the second floor and exit to the balcony. There is a drawing of a handle for Snowball.

Drawing No. 18

When you find yourself in the house of Baba Zina, according to the plot, you will be given a drawing of the Dominator energy weapon. In the case of him, there is no element of chance, all players get exactly this “barrel”.

Drawing No. 19

On the way to the Lesnaya station, on the right side, you will see another red house that you can enter. Next to him is a truck with a smoking engine, and on the roof of the building there is a huge satellite dish. Go up the spiral staircase to the top floor. There is a drawing of a club with a circular saw "Snowball".

Drawing No. 20

Keep walking towards the train station. Near the wheat fields stands a small farmer's house. On the first floor, there is a box in which you will find instructions for assembling a resistance block for Electro.

Drawing No. 21

There is a tall statue near the Lesnaya station. Behind her, you'll find a blueprint for Starlight, the ultimate melee weapon.

Drawing No. 22

There is a fenced area southwest of Polygon 6. There you will find a mini-boss Belyash, after defeating which you will be able to open seven chests. One of them contains a blueprint for the Railgun, the most powerful energy weapon in the game.

Blueprints found in Polygons

The following drawings are related to the passage of specific Polygons on the territory of Enterprise No. 3826. The map will indicate which specific rewards await you.