Atomfall: 15 Must-Know Tips & Tricks the Game Keeps Hidden

15 Tips & Tricks Atomfall Doesnt Tell You (But We Will)

Imagine a bleak, post-apocalyptic England where druids worship the soil, soldiers rule the streets, and your best weapon might just be a cricket bat. Welcome to Atomfall, a hauntingly British survival RPG that drops you into a radioactive nightmare soaked in mystery, folklore, and just the right amount of tea. From the moment you step into its eerie open zones, you realize this isn’t your average post-nuke wasteland. It’s strange, it’s stylish, and it absolutely refuses to hold your hand. With its layered systems, hidden mechanics, and branching questlines, Atomfall is a game that rewards the bold—but punishes the unprepared. Whether you're a scavenger looking to hoard every last bullet or a lore hunter unraveling the tangled stories buried in every town, you’ll want every advantage you can get. Lucky for you, we’ve dug through the ashes to bring you 15 essential tips and tricks Atomfall won’t tell you.

1. Always Check Behind Waterfalls

It’s a classic gamer rule: if there’s a waterfall, there’s something behind it. Atomfall plays right into this trope, especially in the early zones. Behind many waterfalls are hidden stashes, weapons, and story clues. You might even uncover small lore pieces tied to the world’s strange history. Don’t assume realism means no secrets—get behind those falls.

2. Use the Metal Detector—Seriously

That pinging device isn't just flavor. The metal detector reveals underground stashes with loot, quest items, and even training manuals for skill points. While you can ignore it, completionists and scavengers will miss out big-time. Use it often to build up valuable materials early on.

3. Drinking Tea in Windham = Free Healing

In true British fashion, tea heals everything. If you're wandering around Windham low on health and out of bandages, look for scattered teacups. Interacting with them will have Arissa pour herself a cuppa and fully heal. It’s charming, free, and surprisingly useful in a pinch.

4. Prioritize the Weapon Upgrade Perk

Finding high-tier weapons? Rare. Upgrading your trash-tier ones into lethal machines? Totally possible. Unlock the perk that lets you upgrade guns in the field—you’ll thank us later. Even on the hardest difficulty, crafting materials are generous, and upgrading saves you from praying for RNG drops.

5. Explore All Zones Early—Don’t Go One-By-One

Atomfall’s open world is divided into multiple regions, and it’s tempting to 100% each before moving on. Don’t. Explore all zones early to unlock quests, leads, and crucial gear you might otherwise miss. Plus, you’ll save yourself from endless backtracking as storylines evolve.

6. Use Bows in Castell Woods

The Druids in Castell Woods use bows—and they drop arrows consistently. It’s one of the few places where ammo for this weapon type is plentiful. If you enjoy ranged combat, this is where to go full Legolas.

7. Don't Waste a Quick Slot on the Flashlight

The flashlight is a tool, not a weapon. Press Y / Triangle to whip it out anytime—no need to eat up your limited quick slot space. Use those slots for healing, throwables, or extra weapons instead.

8. Don't Clear a Dungeon You Might Revisit

Many quests send you back into previously explored dungeons. But guess what? Enemies respawn. So if you clear a zone early and return for a lead later, you’ll face the same fights again, minus the resources you spent. Unless you have to, wait for a quest to send you.

9. Killing Soldiers Won't Make Windham Hostile

You’ll fight military factions outside of town, but don’t stress—killing them doesn’t impact your status in Windham Village. You can be a stealthy rebel or full-on Rambo and still sip tea in peace when you return.

10. You Can't Unlock All Endings in One Playthrough

Big choices lead to different endings and faction outcomes. Want to see them all? Make manual saves at key moments, especially before the final mission. Otherwise, you'll need to restart your journey.

11. Use Custom Map Markers Religiously

Atomfall is full of locked doors, hidden paths, and zones you'll revisit later. Drop map markers whenever you find something you can’t access yet. It’ll save you hours of trying to remember where that sealed bunker or locked terminal was.

12. There Are Multiple Ways to Find Upgrades and Leads

Leads (quests) and skill upgrades aren’t locked to specific NPCs. You can stumble upon notes, loot, or even random merchants selling training manuals and rare gear. Don’t stress if you miss something—it’ll likely show up again elsewhere.

13. Yes, You Can Bat Grenades Back at Enemies

This one’s short but sweet. If you’ve got a cricket bat, time it right and smack grenades back at your enemies. It’s hilarious, satisfying, and very British.

14. The Kick is Lowkey OP

Press L1 / LB to kick enemies. It staggers, creates breathing room, and works on multiple foes at once. Perfect for setting up slow-firing weapons or escaping swarms.

15. Robots Don’t Respawn—and They're Not That Tough

Robots seem scary at first, but they’re manageable once you find their weak points. Use a rifle to overheat them, then run in and yank the power core. Bonus: they don’t respawn, unlike every other enemy in the game.

So, whether you're deflecting grenades with a cricket bat, sipping tea for health like a true survivor, or hunting down secrets behind every suspicious waterfall, Atomfall is a game that rewards curiosity, creativity, and a bit of British grit. It's not always upfront with its rules, but that’s part of the magic—every corner hides a mystery, every zone has a story, and every rusty rifle could be the start of something epic (once you mod it to hell, of course). Just remember: save often, mark your map, and never trust a smiling druid. With these tips in your back pocket, you’re more than ready to brave the bizarre wilds of post-apocalyptic England. Go out there, explore, survive, and maybe even make a few friends—or enemies—along the way.

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