Workbenches & Weapon Upgrades — The Last of Us Part II Guide

Learn how to upgrade 10 weapons using workbenches in The Last of Us Part II, aiding your pursuit of the Mechanist and Arms Master achievements.

Workbenches are crucial for upgrading weapons in The Last of Us Part II, enhancing their effectiveness in combat. Fully upgrading a weapon earns the 'Mechanist' achievement, while upgrading all 10 eligible weapons (two cannot be upgraded) unlocks the 'Arms Master' achievement. Focusing on these upgrades is a key strategy for a first playthrough.

Weapon Upgrade Strategy

On your first playthrough, especially on 'Very Light' difficulty with 'Permadeath' enabled, prioritize weapon and character upgrades. This approach helps you achieve the 'Mechanist' and 'Arms Master' achievements by fully upgrading weapons at workbenches found throughout the game.

Weapons Available for Upgrade

There are 10 weapons that can be upgraded in the game, 5 for Ellie and 5 for Abby. Two weapons cannot be upgraded.