In *Atomfall*, Atomic Batteries serve as a crucial component of both gameplay and story progression. While they are essential for advancing the main plot, having extra batteries can also give you a significant advantage when bartering with traders. Here’s your complete guide to finding and obtaining Atomic Batteries in *Atomfall*.
How To Find Atomic Batteries With Leads in Atomfall
Depositing Atomic Batteries into The Interchange is a key step in progressing through the main storyline of *Atomfall*. Fortunately, several in-game leads titled “Atomic Batteries” can help point you toward their locations. Below are the most effective ones discovered so far:
- “A Fruitful Trade” – This lead reveals that Molly, a trader located west of Wyndham Village, traded one battery and still has another available. She favors Molotov Cocktails in trades, so bring those if you want the best deal.
- “Batteries and All” – Found in the sewers, this lead indicates that the druids may have an Atomic Battery inside their castle ruins in Southwest Casterfell Woods. Push through the Druids’ Camp until you find a doorway between two blue torches. Inside, locate the High Priestess overlooking the valley—next to her lies the battery.
- “Battery Request at the Skethermoor Depot” – Head to the Skethermoor Vehicle Depot southeast of Skethermoor (coordinates 43.4 E, 74.6 N). Look for a blue hatch near two greenhouses on a hill. Descend into the main room, clear out any Outlaws, and proceed to the far-left room. Climb into the red-lit chamber, squeeze through the vent, and retrieve the key needed to unlock the final room containing the battery. Be sure to equip Radiation Resistance before entering.
- “Molly Sold a Battery to the Vicar” – If you’ve already obtained the Reverend’s battery, you can skip this lead. Otherwise, it points to St. Katherine’s Church in Wyndham Village where the Vicar received a battery from Molly.
- “Reverend Got His Hands on a Battery” – A note from Alf hints at the Reverend possessing a battery inside St. Katherine’s Church. Upon arrival, he’ll be covering up a murder. Use the bargaining option to blackmail him into giving you the key to his upstairs chest, which contains the battery.
- “Spare Batteries at the Dam” – Located northwest of Casterfell Wood (coordinates 20.9 E, 90.9 N), this Dam holds an accessible Atomic Battery inside its electrical area. Facing the dam, look to the right side of the structure. Enter the Control Room, go upstairs to the left, and pull the Substation Override lever until the right light turns red. This disables the electricity, allowing safe access to the battery.
Can You Barter for Batteries in Atomfall?
If you're struggling to locate batteries, bartering offers a viable alternative. Trader Molly is known to have one available for trade, and other traders may carry them depending on their rotating inventories. Pay attention to item preferences marked by green, yellow, or red indicators during trades—green means high interest, so experiment with different items to maximize your chances of acquiring a battery.
How To Extract Atomic Batteries from Robots in Atomfall
The Protocol employs heavily armored robots throughout the game world. These machines are powered by Atomic Batteries, which you can extract after disabling them. The most effective method involves targeting flamethrower-wielding robots from a distance using a rifle. Aim for red barrels on their backs to overheat them until stunned. Then, rush in and extract the battery directly from their chassis.
*Atomfall* is now available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass. Start collecting those Atomic Batteries and power your way through the Zone!
