In the world of Atomfall, traditional currency systems are nonexistent. Instead, the inhabitants engage in a bartering system where goods and services are exchanged based on the perceived value of items offered for trade. If you wish to acquire essentials like weapons, ammunition, healing supplies, crafting recipes, skill books, or even Atomic Batteries, you’ll need to provide something of equal or greater value to negotiate effectively.
Before you embark on any trading endeavors, your first task is to locate non-playable characters (NPCs) keen to engage in barter. The quarantine zone is populated with various traders, ready to exchange goods. Below, you’ll find detailed information on their locations and what they offer.
Locating Traders in Atomfall
Every area within the quarantine zone features at least one NPC willing to trade. Here’s where you can find them:
Trader Locations in Slatten Dale
- Molly Jowett is the first trader you’ll encounter. She can be found at coordinates 26.4 E, 79.1 N, and offers valuable items like an Atomic Battery.
- There’s an entrance to Slate Mine Caves at 30.0 E, 73.5 N. Inside, you’ll meet Reg Stansfield, an old miner eager to trade his wares.
Trader Locations in Wyndham Village
- Morris Wick operates the Village Shop at 33.3 E, 79.9 N. While somewhat shady, he provides essential crafting recipes such as Painkillers.
- Iris Baxter runs the adjacent Bakery at 33.4 E, 80.2 N, where you can trade for various baked goods that restore health.
- Alf Buckshaw is at Grendel’s Head pub located at 34.2 N, 79.3 E, offering alcoholic beverages primarily for crafting.
Trader Locations in Casterfell Woods
- Billy Gorse resides northeast of the Logging Mill at coordinates 21.5 E, 89.6 N. Despite being infected, he has valuable items such as a Consumable Manual and Poison Bomb crafting recipes.
- Mother Jago is located at The Old Mine at 27.2 E, 92.2 N, and while primarily tied to the storyline, she offers an Antidote crafting recipe for sale.
Trader Locations in Skethermoor
- Corporal “Bootsy”Hughes operates a trade outpost in Skethermoor at coordinates 36.3 E, 76.2 N, offering items like the Firearms Mastery Manual.
- Nora Thorndike can be found hiding in her barn cellar at 41.8 E, 77.5 N, where she provides several healing items and an Atomic Battery for trade.
To unlock the Mate’s Rates achievement/trophy, locate and barter with Molly, Billy, Reg, Corporal Bootsy, and Nora.
Steps for Trading with NPCs in Atomfall
When you come across these NPCs, initiating trade is simple: select the Barter dialogue option during your conversation. This action will display the trade interface, enabling you to present your items in exchange for desired goods. Be mindful that some items carry more weight in value, and you might need to offer multiple lesser items or something particularly valuable to acquire high-demand items like Atomic Batteries.
Preserving learned skill books and crafting recipes can be advantageous during trades. It’s advisable to revisit traders periodically, as their inventory refreshes over time. If you make a regrettable trade, many NPCs will allow you to reverse the deal, though be cautious since their stock may vary during your next visit.