Training Manuals

Find all Training Manuals in The Last of Us Part II. Unlock new skills for Ellie and Abby with our guide to every manual location.

Training Manuals are a crucial collectible in The Last of Us Part II, offering permanent upgrades to Ellie and Abby's skill trees. Finding these manuals unlocks new abilities and enhances existing ones, making combat and traversal more effective. This guide details the locations of all Training Manuals, ensuring you can fully customize your characters' progression.

Training Manuals are rare and valuable items scattered throughout the world of The Last of Us Part II. Each manual is specific to either Ellie or Abby and unlocks a new branch of their respective skill trees. These skills range from improved stealth and crafting to enhanced combat effectiveness and resourcefulness. Prioritizing the collection of these manuals can significantly alter your gameplay experience, allowing for more specialized and powerful character builds. explore thoroughly, as they are often hidden in less obvious locations.

Ellie's Training Manuals

Ellie's skill trees focus on improving her stealth, crafting, and weapon handling. The manuals for her are typically found in areas where she is exploring alone or with Dina. Look for them in offices, abandoned homes, and workshops.

Manual Name	Chapter Location	Specific Location Hint
Crafting 101	The Overlook	Found on a table in a small, locked room that requires a keycard.
Stealth 101	The Tunnels	Located on a workbench in a side room, past a collapsed section of the tunnel.
Explosives 101	The Hospital	In a locked room on the second floor, accessible after a major combat encounter.
Firearms 101	The Farm	On a shelf in the main farmhouse, near the kitchen area.

Abby's Training Manuals

Abby's skill trees are geared towards improving her melee combat, firearms proficiency, and survival instincts. Her manuals are usually found in areas where she is operating with the WLF or encountering Seraphites. These often appear in military installations, abandoned buildings, and combat zones.

Manual Name	Chapter Location	Specific Location Hint
Melee 101	The Aquarium	In a locker room, near the main exhibit area.
Firearms 101	The Hospital	On a desk in an office on the ground floor, after a significant combat encounter.
Demolitions 101	The Island	Inside a small, fortified outpost, often near a workbench.
Survival 101	The Coast	In a makeshift camp, near a campfire, often in a more open area.

Tips for Finding Manuals

• Explore Thoroughly: Don't just follow the main path. Check every room, every corner, and every side area.
• Listen for Clues: Sometimes, environmental cues or dialogue can hint at the presence of a collectible.
• Use Your Map: The in-game map can help you identify unexplored areas.
• Look for Locked Doors: Many manuals are found behind locked doors that require a key or a lockpick.
• Prioritize Workbenches: If you find a workbench, it's often a good indicator that a manual might be nearby.

Collecting all Training Manuals is essential for unlocking the full potential of both Ellie and Abby, making your journey through the brutal world of The Last of Us Part II significantly more manageable and rewarding.