The Last of Us Part II: Training Manual Locations and Skill Tree
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Get every Training Manual in The Last of Us Part II with this article! Read this strategic guide to acquire the training manuals and unlock their skills.
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Ellie's Training Manual Locations
| Name | Chapter/Section |
|---|---|
| Crafting Training Manual | Seattle Day 1: Downtown Inside the overturned truck. |
| Stealth Training Manual | Seattle Day 1: Downtown In the bedroom on the second floor of the Serevena Hotel. |
| Precision Training Manual | Seattle Day 2: Hillcrest Near the checkout counter in the toy store. |
| Explosive Training Manual | Seattle Day 2: The Seraphites In the second-floor bedroom of the mansion with a workbench. |
Crafting Training Manual Location
From the Overturned Truck in Downtown
Get the Crafting Training Manual in Downtown on Seattle Day 1. Use the fire truck hose on the bridge to reach the overturned truck.
| Downtown Map and Exploration |
| Downtown Walkthrough |
Players Who Pre-ordered Have It From the Start
If you pre-ordered the game, you will receive the Crafting Training Manual from the start. Activate the pre-order bonus when launching the game.
Stealth Training Manual Location
At the Serevena Hotel in Downtown
Get the Stealth Training Manual on the second floor of the Serevena Hotel in Downtown on Seattle Day 1. After climbing the stairs, you'll find it on the table in the room directly ahead.
| Downtown Walkthrough |
Can Also Be Obtained at the Bookstore on Capitol Hill
If you missed the Stealth Training Manual in Downtown, you can still get it at the bookstore in Capitol Hill, located across from the gas station.
| Capitol Hill Walkthrough |
Precision Training Manual Location
At the Toy Store in Hillcrest
Get the Precision Training Manual at the toy store in Hillcrest on Seattle Day 2. After climbing the stairs from the liquor store's basement, you'll find it on the counter with a cash register. Two Shamblers are lurking in the basement, but you can escape without defeating them.
| Hillcrest Walkthrough |
Explosive Training Manual Location
In a Mansion with a Seraphite Workbench
Get the Explosive Training Manual in the Seraphite area on Seattle Day 2. It is located in a mansion, accessible through a second-floor window. After defeating the soldiers who ambush you after examining the workbench, head to the bedroom and find the manual on the bed.
| The Seraphites Walkthrough |
Abby's Training Manual Locations
| Name | Chapter/Section |
|---|---|
| Covert Ops Training Manual | Seattle Day 1: On Foot Inside the boat, hanging from the warehouse ceiling. |
| Close Quarters Training Manual | Seattle Day 1: Hostile Territory Inside the building accessible through the window near the store selling Chinese dresses. |
| Firearms Training Manual | Seattle Day 1: The Forest In the garage, after defeating the large woman. |
| Ordnance Traning Manual | Seattle Day 1: The Coast Inside a safe on the ship. |
Covert Ops Training Manual Location
In the On Foot Warehouse
The Covert Ops Training Manual is inside the warehouse's hanging boat during the On Foot section of Seattle Day 1. After Mel unlocks the door, place the ladder to access the boat.
| On Foot Walkthrough |
Close Quarters Training Manual Location
In the Building Near the Clothing Store in Hostile Territory
Get the Close Quarters Training Manual inside the building near the clothing store that sells Chinese dresses in Hostile Territory during Seattle Day 1. Climb over the building's broken window to access the place.
| Hostile Territory Walkthrough |
Firearms Training Manual Location
In a Garage on The Forest
The Firearms Training Manual is inside the garage on The Forest during Seattle Day 1. After defeating the large woman, check the table in the room to the right of the garage.
| The Forest Walkthrough |
Ordinance Traning Manual Location
Inside a Safe on the Ship in The Coast section
Get the Ordinance Traning Manual inside a ship's safe in The Coast during Seattle Day 1. It's at the back of the ship's deck. Open the safe in the cabin with the combination code 90-77-01.
| The Coast Walkthrough |
| List of Safe Combination and Locations |
Ellie's Training Manual Skill Tree
Crafting Training Manual
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Craft Melee Upgrades | Craft an upgrade for your melee weapon, restoring it to full durability and greatly increasing its damage. |
| Faster Crafting | Craft all items twice as quickly. |
| Craft Smoke Bombs | Stun bombs become smoke bombs, adding a smokescreen that blocks the enemy's line of sight. |
| Craft Improved Health Kits | Craft more effective health kits. |
| Craft More Smoke Bombs | Increases your efficiency at crafting smoke bombs, producing more from the same resources. |
Skills that Enhance Crafting Items
The Crafting Training Manual unlocks crafting-focused skills, ideal for frequent crafters or players who specifically want to upgrade Stun Bombs into Smoke Bombs.
Stealth Training Manual
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Craft Silencers | Craft silencers that attach to the barrel of your pistol to make the next three shots completely silent.Press △ while aiming to toggle the silencer on and off. |
| Listen Mode Clarity | Enemies seen in listen mode show up in sharper clarity. Hold R1 to sense nearby enemies through walls. |
| Faster Prone Movement | Move faster while prone. Hold ◯ to go prone. |
| Improved Silencers | Improve the durability of crafted silencers from three shots to five. |
| Faster Stealth Kills | Stealth kills are faster and keep a lower profile. |
Useful for Stealth Gameplay
The Stealth Training Manual benefits stealth gameplay, which includes attaching Silencers and improving the effectiveness of Faster Stealth Kills. This suits players who prefer to be undetected by enemies.
Precision Training Manual
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Aim Stability Increase | Improve aiming stability and accuracy while moving. |
| Faster Aim Movement | Move faster while aiming. |
| Listen Mode Range | Detect enemies at a greater distance in listen mode.Hold R1 to sense nearby enemies through walls. |
| Hold Breath | Press L3 while aiming to hold your breath, steadying your aim. |
| Craft More Arrows | Increase your efficiency at crafting arrows, producing more from the same resources. |
Improve Weapon Stability
The Precision Training Manual offers skills that boost weapon stability, making it ideal for players who primarily use guns or bows in combat.
Explosive Training Manual
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Craft Explosive Arrows | Craft arrows with explosive tips that deal massive damage in a blast radius.Press △ while aiming to change arrow types. |
| Improved Trap Mines | Craft more effective trap mines that are deadly at greater range. |
| Improved Molotovs | Increased the effectiveness of your Molotovs, spreading fire in a wider radius. |
| Craft More Trap Mines | Increase your efficiency at crafting trap mines, producing more from the same resources. |
| Craft More Explosive Arrows | Increase your efficiency at crafting explosive arrows, producing more from the same resources.Press △ while aiming to change the arrow type is used. |
Enhance Explosive Weapons
The Explosive Training Manual unlocks skills to enhance explosive weapons and is recommended for players who frequently use Molotovs, Bombs, and Explosive Arrows.
Abby's Training Manual Skill Tree
Covert Ops Training Manual
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Craft Shivs | Craft 2 shivs which allow for instant stealth kills against enemies.They can also be used to break free when grabbed by a clicker. |
| Listen Mode Movement Speed I | Move faster in listen mode.Hold R1 to sense nearby enemies through walls. |
| Grabbed Enemy Movement Speed | Move faster while holding a hostage, allowing you to quickly reposition while shielding yourself or attempting a stealth kill. |
| Faster Prone Movement | Move faster while prone.Hold ◯ to go prone |
| Craft More Shivs | Increase your efficiency at crafting shivs, producing more from the same resources. |
Useful for Stealth Gameplay
The Covert Ops Training Manual enhances stealth gameplay and is recommended for stealth-focused players. Prioritize crafting a Shiv, as it is crucial for stealth kills on Clickers.
Close Quarters Training Manual
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Momentum | After killing an enemy with a STRIKE, for a short time your next melee attack will also be a STRIKE. STRIKES are high-damage melee moves against stunned enemies. |
| Craft Improved Health Kits | Craft improved health kits. |
| Aim Stability Increase | Improve aiming stability and accuracy while moving. |
| Faster Health Kits | Increase the speed of using a health kit. |
| Momentum Duration | Momentum lasts longer. |
Useful for Melee Combat
The Close Quarters Training Manual is useful for those who frequently engage in melee combat. Momentum is also a powerful asset, along with the Aim Stability Increase skill that improves firearm precision for those who prefer using guns.
Firearms Training Manual
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Craft Incendiary Shells | Craft 2 incendiary shotgun shells that fire in a wide cone, dealing heavy damage and lighting enemies on fire.Press △ while aiming to change which ammo is loaded. |
| Craft Hunting Pistol Ammo | Create 2 standard bullets for your Hunting Pistol that deal heavy damage with high accuracy. |
| Faster Aim Movement | Move faster while aiming. |
| Craft More Hunting Pistol Ammo | Increase your efficiency at crafting Hunting Pistol Ammo, producing more from the same resources. |
| Craft More Incendiary Shells | Increase your efficiency at crafting Incendiary Shells, producing more from the same resources.Press △ while aiming to change which ammo is loaded. |
For Crafting Ammunition
The Firearms Training Manual allows you to craft Incendiary Shells and Hunting Pistol ammo. The Double-Barrel Shotgun and Hunting Pistol are suitable for players who rely on firearms.
Ordnance Traning Manual
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Faster Crafting | Craft all items twice as quickly. |
| Improved Melee Weapon Upgrades | Craft more durable upgraded melee weapons. |
| Improved Pipe Bombs | Craft more effective pipe bombs that are deadly in a larger area. |
| Improved Silencers | Increase the durability of crafted silencers. |
| Craft More Pipe Bombs | Increase your efficiency at crafting Pipe Bombs, producing more from the same resources. |
Enhance Crafting Items
The Ordnance Training Manual focuses on crafting skills, making it ideal for players who heavily rely on crafted items. Upgrading the Silencers' durability also improves Stealth.
Benefits of Collecting Training Manuals
Unlock Skill Trees
Training Manuals are collectibles found throughout the map, and getting them unlocks new skill trees. As you get more, you will learn additional skills that can be tailored to your playstyle. Make sure to get these and master the skills that suit you.
| List of Skills and Recommended Skills |
Get Trophies
Collecting all the Training Manuals unlocks the Journeyman Trophy. If you happen to miss a Training Manual, you can still find it in other locations, allowing you to acquire them all without replaying chapters.
| List of Trophies and How to Get Them |
