Every Workbench Location in Sniper Elite: Resistance

Sniper Elite: Resistance features numerous workbenches that will grant players all manner of new attachments. These can extend their magazine sizes, help with control, reduce recoil, among many other tweaks. However, two of the most valuable will come in the form of increasing their zoom and reducing sound. This makes finding all of them a great tip for players to know.

Players will want to become very familiar with the game’s stealth aspects if they plan on playing it at a higher difficulty later on. There are also dedicated stealth challenges to try out, which will be unlocked by tearing down certain Propaganda Posters. Finding all of these workbenches can help deliver a great experience for Sniper Elite: Resistance.

Updated on May 22nd, 2025 by Chad Thesen: Sniper Elite: Resistance gives players plenty of workbenches to hunt down in the base game. However, there are even more Workbenches to look for with its additional DLC Maps. The base game sees each level, minus the first and last levels, having a Rifle Workbench, an SMG Workbench, and a Pistol Workbench. DLC maps see Workbenches that have names more relevant to their positions on the map. This article has been updated to include links to guides for each of these DLC map Workbench locations.

What Are Workbenches in Sniper Elite: Resistance?

What the game lacks in deep character customization, it makes up for with weapon customization. There is only 1 workbench location for the first mission of the game and no workbench locations for the final main mission. Other than that, there are 3 workbenches to be found in each of the game’s campaign missions.

One for rifles, one for secondary weapons, and one for pistols. While the Trench Gun is not an SMG, the workbenches for secondary weapons are still referred to as SMG Workbenches. Workbenches are important, but players should not neglect having the right skills.

Workbench Locations for Behind Enemy Lines

Behind Enemy Lines serves as a tutorial level. It gives players access to all the tools they need, and even starts them off at an advantageous location to get some long-range headshots. Players will have a very linear path to follow to get from the starting end of the map to the end. However, players can still find a single Workbench for this map. This will be a pistol workbench.

Pistol Workbench

Players will make their way down from the starting location and zipline down to an enemy under the bridge. After this, they will need to climb through various points.

Once they climb up to the first patch of tall grass in the game, they will see a house directly in front of them. Head through the open door and turn left to see some planks covering the door frame. Pry off these planks and inside this room will be the workbench.

The game makes use of several small maps rather than being a third-person shooter set in a large open world. This means players will need to start their missions over if they don’t get all the workbenches before exfiltrating.

Workbench Locations for Dead Drop

For all subsequent main missions until the last one, there will be 3 work benches. These workbenches will state which weapons will be getting attachments for interacting with them. This makes it a lot easier to know which weapons to inspect for new features. Players should always inspect their new attachments to not become overwhelmed by a large amount to sort between later down the game. Changing attachments as they progress will allow them a greater understanding of how each stat affects their weapons and help players find the style they enjoy playing the most.

Rifle Workbench

The Rifle Workbench can be found at the westmost workbench icon. This is at a higher level and can be accessed by players making their way up the stairs or vaulting up over some crates. Once at the top, the workbench can be found in the room behind a gate where they can pick the lock. This workbench will provide players with their first Rifle Suppressor, perfect for being more stealthy.

SMG Workbench

Players can make their way directly towards the workbench icon in the middle of the map to find the SMG Workbench. It is inside a room that can be accessed by picking the locks of either gate.

Pistol Workbench

Located in the top right of the map will be the Pistol Workbench. Players can make their way to the top right corner of the map, then run down along the right wall. They will find a flight of stairs that goes under the building where the Workbench icon is shown.

Pick the lock of the gate at the bottom of the stairs, and you will be able to enter the room with the workbench. While the first workbench was easy to find, Mission 2 shows they are more like collectibles.

Workbench Locations for Sonderzuge Sabotage

Rifle Workbench

Cross the river using the bridge on the west side and make your way onto the docks. The workbench is inside a dockhouse with the doors wide open.

SMG Workbench

Make your way over to the workbench icon closest to the first warehouse. This will involve moving down various stairs and exposing players to many enemies. If this is part of their cleanup run, they should set the difficulty to Civilian and just gun down any enemy that starts shooting at them. Players will find a blue door they can lockpick, with the SMG Workbench behind it.

Pistol Workbench

From the starting point, players will run across the bridge on the east side of the map. They will then make their way through the railyard. Enter the building at the end of the railyard and pick the lock of the gate with stairs behind it. Take these stairs up to the top floor and follow the hallway to the room with the last workbench collectible for Mission 3.

Workbench Locations for Collision Course

Rifle Workbench

Among the collectibles in Mission 4 is this Rifle Workbench. It can be found to the right of the dam at the top of the map. Enter this building from the bottom and make a right turn. This will be an engine room, with a door players can pick the lock of. This door leads to a room with this workbench.

SMG Workbench

To the left of the bridge in the middle of the map will be the workbench icon for the SMG Workbench. Pick the lock of a gate and look to the left to see a shed with a hole in the ground. Climb down the ladder in this hole and follow the path to the workbench.

Pistol Workbench

From the starting point, zipline down and make your way to the houses in the southwest part of the map. Here you will see a 2-story house with some vines under the window. Climb up these vines and turn right to find the workbench. This workbench will grant players a 6x Pistol Scope.

Workbench Locations for Devil’s Cauldron

Rifle Workbench

The westmost workbench icon sits on a fork in the road. There is a building with a zipline on it and a cross at its top. The Rifle Workbench can be found in this building. Head into the building at ground level and pick the lock of the wooden door. Head into the basement to access the workbench.

SMG Workbench

The southernmost workbench will be in a blockhouse. A blockhouse is the name for a bunker that does not go underground. There are no locks to pick or doors to blow open, making this an easy workbench to access.

Pistol Workbench

Head to the northwest workbench icon. This will lead players underground to a bunker, where they will find a door that can be fitted with a satchel charge. This is the Factory Armoury. The key for this room is on an officer, but after finishing the game, players can start the level with a Satchel Charge in their inventory. Once players are in the room, they will see the workbench opposite this door.

Workbench Locations for Assault on Fort Rouge

Rifle Workbench

The northmost worthbench will have a lot of resistance. This is because it is part of the main objectives to complete this mission. Progress through the mission until you find the underground facility. Players will need to hunt for clues in this facility, such as a case of wine. Head up any of the metal stairs to the second level. Hug the outer wall and move counterclockwise until you find a corridor with a door that requires a satchel charge. Blow open the door and enter the room to find the Rifle Workbench.

SMG Workbench

The southernmost workbench will require going underground and using a Satchel Charge to blow open the door. Follow the pathway after the door is open, and you will find the workbench along the left wall.

Pistol Workbench

Players will find the final workbench in the middle of the map. There is a shed in the cemetery that players can pick the lock to. The Pistol Workbench is inside this shed.

Workbench Locations for Lock, Stock, and Barrels

Rifle Workbench

The southwestmost workbench icon will be on a house with a waterwheel. Players can access the window to the second floor using some vines. Players will find the workbench in this room. There is also a Propaganda Poster outside this building.

SMG Workbench

The eastmost workbench icon will be in a shed. There is a ladder inside this shed that will lead to the floor with the SMG Workbench.

Pistol Workbench

There is a blockhouse on the northwest side of the map. Gun down all enemies in the blockhouse to ensure you fight and kill the officer with the key. Alternatively, you can use a satchel charge.

Workbench Locations for End of the Line

Rifle Workbench

The center workbench icon will lead players to a large building. Go up to the second level of this building and head to the northeast corner. Here they will find the Blockhaus Armoury. Players might not be able to find the body of the official that has the key, as there are a lot of enemies here, and they might not remember where they fell.

Luckily, it can also be opened with a Satchel Charge. Inside will be the first workbench of this mission. Players might also want to take these enemies out at a distance, as things can get fast-paced really fast.

SMG Workbench

There is a glitch that makes this map not show a workbench icon when revisiting this map. So a red circle has been placed to help readers. Go into the facility through the large doors and enter the caged-off area. Head up the metal stairs and leap to the ledge. Go into the office, where you will find the Rifle Workbench.

Pistol Workbench

The last workbench for Sniper Elite: Resistance will be the eastmost workbench icon. Players will need to climb up some vines on the side of the building, shimmy along the white-painted beam, and climb up. Pry the wooden boards and then climb down the ladder to the room with the workbench. All of these new attachments will be perfect for taking on Survival Mode.

All Sniper Elite: Resistance DLC Workbenches

There are numerous DLC for Sniper Elite: Resistance to extend players’ enjoyment of the game. While most of these Workbenches will provide players with new attachments for guns that were released after the base game, the Lights, Camera, ACHTUNG! DLC map offers some incredible stealth options. Players should play this DLC for its Workbenches before they start their Authentic run of the base game.

Here is a list of guides for players to see exactly where they can find the Workbenches for each of the game’s campaign DLC:

The Striking Range DLC was also released alongside the Sniper Elite: Resistance – Commando Weapon and Skin Pack. This pack adds the DL Carbine Rifle, which gives players a rifle with a whole new playstyle. Players can use this rifle for closer shots with one of the quietest rifles around. This allows players to re-experience maps they have already played with a whole new feel.