Where to Find The Gun Silencer in Last of Us 2 (& How to Use It)

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In a stealth game like , having access to a gun silencer can prove to be a great asset when dealing with multiple enemies. Even in the easiest difficulty, using a gun silencer can make a massive difference when dealing with runners, clickers, and other types of zombies.

Unfortunately, due to the limited resources available in almost every level of, it can be challenging to craft a gun silencer. Players should also note that the Gun Silencer recipe isn’t available at the start and is unlocked during the chapter.

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To unlock the Gun Silencer recipe, players will need to advance to the Capitol Hill level on their first day in Seattle, provided they use the correct gate codes. Here players will need to find an upgrade book called the ‘Training Manual: Stealth,’ which can be found at the bookshop opposite a gas station.

Players can identify the bookshop building with the LBGTQ flag hanging on the left-hand side of the ‘Bookshop’ sign.

Once players enter the bookshop, they need to go to a room labeled ‘Coffee House.’ Players will find the training manual on the table, which unlocks a sleuth of crafting recipes in, including the Gun Silencer recipe.

In order to start using the Gun Silencer, players will need to first unlock the recipe using Supplements. Once the recipe is unlocked, players will need 1x Rag and 1x Canister to craft the Gun Silencer. At first, the silencer will only last for three shots, which isn’t entirely ideal for players at the beginning.

Players can unlock the passive ability ‘Improved Silencers’ from the stealth tree to make the Gun Silencer last for five shots.

Players can attach and detach the silencer using the triangle button; however, it