Upgrading your arsenal in Sniper Elite: Resistance isn’t just about finding better weapons—it’s about discovering hidden workbenches scattered across Nazi-occupied France. These crucial upgrade stations let you customize your pistol, SMG, and rifle with game-changing modifications. Let’s track down all 24 workbenches!
Table of Contents
Sniper Elite Resistance Workbench Quick Mission Overview
| Mission | Workbenches | Key Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Behind Enemy Lines | 1 (Pistol) | Attachment Bundle |
| 2. Dead Drop | 3 (All types) | Carbine Kit, Control Upgrade, Marksmanship |
| 3. Sonderzuge Sabotage | 3 (All types) | Capacity upgrades, Assault Kit |
| 4. Collision Course | 3 (All types) | Power, Stability, Mobility mods |
| 5. Devil’s Cauldron | 3 (All types) | Stealth Pack, Barrel Mods, Materials |
| 6. Fort Rouge Assault | 3 (All types) | Weight Reduction, Assault, Caliber |
| 7. Lock, Stock, Barrels | 3 (All types) | Caliber Conversion, Recoil, Muzzle |
| 8. End of the Line | 3 (All types) | Marksmanship, Handling, Recoil Pack |
Essential Workbench Hunting Tips
Before diving into specific locations, keep these strategies in mind:
Bring lockpicks and bolt cutters: Many workbenches hide behind locked doors or gates. You’ll need these tools to access secured areas without alerting guards.
Look for Resistance symbols: Buildings marked with the Resistance cross often contain workbenches, particularly in village areas.
Check second floors: Several workbenches are located on upper floors, requiring you to climb vines or stack crates to reach them.
Mission Highlights: Where to Find Critical Workbenches
Mission 2: Dead Drop – Triple Threat
This mission contains three workbenches, making it crucial for early upgrades:
- Pistol: Outside the library, follow the tunnel path to find a gate requiring lockpicking or bolt cutters.
- SMG: At the Citadel’s left-hand yard, circle around to unlock the metal gate.
- Rifle: Inside the monastery’s second floor at the western zone—climb crates to reach it.
Mission 4: Collision Course – Hidden Gems
The SMG workbench here is particularly tricky: Follow the western path to a stranded train near a sabotage objective, then look for a metal gate left of the objective. Climb down the ladder to find it.
Mission 6: Fort Rouge – Underground Discovery
The SMG workbench requires careful navigation: Head to the Derelict Streets in the southeastern map section, find an orange generator at the intersection, then walk straight to descend steps leading to the workbench below.
Mission 8: End of the Line – Final Push
For the pistol workbench: Travel to No Man’s Land where AA guns need destroying. A lone standing house in the field contains the workbench—climb vines and shimmy across wooden handrails to reach the top.
Why Workbenches Matter
Each workbench type offers unique benefits:
Pistol Workbenches: Enhance close-quarters combat with stealth suppressors, extended magazines, and weight reduction for faster weapon switching.
SMG Workbenches: Improve secondary weapon handling, recoil control, and barrel modifications for better accuracy during intense firefights.
Rifle Workbenches: Unlock marksmanship enhancements, caliber conversions, and mobility upgrades that define your sniping effectiveness.
Achievement Unlocked: Innovator
Finding all 24 workbenches earns the “Innovator” achievement, proving your mastery of French terrain exploration. Beyond bragging rights, fully upgraded weapons transform difficult encounters into manageable challenges.
For more Sniper Elite: Resistance collectibles, check out our hidden items guide. According to Rebellion Developments’ official site, weapon customization is central to the Resistance experience, making workbench discovery essential for optimal gameplay.
Whether you’re a stealth perfectionist or aggressive sharpshooter, these workbenches provide the upgrades needed to dominate occupied France. Happy hunting, resistance fighter!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I return to previous missions to collect missed workbenches?
A: Yes! Sniper Elite: Resistance allows mission replay from the campaign menu. You can return to any completed mission to locate missed workbenches, and your upgrades carry over across all playthroughs. This means you can focus on objectives during your first run and sweep for collectibles later without penalty.
Q: Do workbench upgrades apply to all weapons or just specific ones?
A: Workbench rewards are weapon-specific. Pistol workbenches only upgrade pistols, SMG workbenches only affect secondary weapons, and rifle workbenches exclusively enhance sniper rifles. However, once unlocked, these upgrades become available for all weapons within that category, meaning a pistol upgrade works for any pistol you acquire throughout the campaign.
