Workbenches are one of the many collectibles that you need to find in Sniper Elite 5. The only difference is that finding Workbenches in every chapter unlocks various mods and attachments for your weapons.
Furthermore, you can use Workbenches to change your weapons and loadouts mid-game. They hence carry importance and you will need to find all Workbench locations in the game.
There are a total of 24 Workbenches and every mission has three Workbenches to find: one each for your Sniper, SMG, and Pistol weapons. Note that finding all Workbenches in Sniper Elite 5 will also unlock the “Tinkerer” achievement.
Ofcoruse, Workbenches aren’t the only thing players would be searching for in Sniper Elite 5. There are hidden items in the game as well for which we have a separate guide along with other collectible locations.
Mission 1: The Atlantic Wall Workbench Locations
Rifle Workbench #1
When you meet with Blue Viper, take the way up through the stairs, open the door and kill the Nazi inside. Then enter the armory for the Rifle Workbench.
SMG Workbench #2
On the extreme west of the map, in the resistance safe house, search for Marcel’s Key in the attic. The SMG workbench is right opposite his body.
Pistol Workbench #3
In the northwest of the map, there is a gun battery. Right above the gun battery, there is a tiny shack. You will either need to use satchel charges or steal a key to get inside. That is where the Pistol workbench is.
Mission 2: Occupied Residence Workbench Locations
Rifle Workbench #1
Head to the Chateau. On the ground, towards the east, you’ll see a cellar that is accessible through an armory. The Rifle Workbench is in the middle of that area.
SMG Workbench #2
Within the vicinity of the Chateau, towards the western side, there is a resistance safe house across the bridge. Go behind that safe house and climb up to get to the roof area. You’ll see the SMG workbench inside.
Pistol Workbench #3
There is a bridge in front of the main gate towards the Chateau. Cross it and then head to the farther eastern side of the map where you will find Classified Document 5: Immediate Request for Attic Repairs.
Again, either you will need to use satchel charges to get inside the armory or loot an officer to get the key. You will find the Pistol workbench inside.
Mission 3: Spy Academy Workbench Locations
Rifle Workbench #1
This workbench is located right to the north of the huge building where the Nazi officers are practicing for Operation Kraken.
You will need a cellar key that you most likely will find next to the Classified Document 3: Training Scenarios to enter the cellar. From the western side of the training building, climb to the training room. That is where you will find the cellar. The Rifle workbench is inside the cellar.
SMG Workbench #2
From the square where you get inside the building for Classified Document 2 and Classified Document 5, there is an archway beyond the statue on the east side. Head under that archway. There will be a door with a resistance symbol. Open the door and right opposite the entrance will be the SMG workbench.
Pistol Workbench #3
In the south of the main island, there is an armory. It is located approximately in the middle of the map. You are going to need a satchel charge to get inside. The Pistol workbench will be opposite the entrance.
Mission 4: War Factory Workbench Locations
Rifle Workbench #1
Right in the middle of the map, beneath the factory warehouse, there is a resistance cellar. Go down in the cellar using the ladder and you will find the Rifle Workbench.
SMG Workbench #2
In the north of the shipping warehouse, where you find Hidden Item 2, there is an armory upstairs. You will either need a satchel charge to get inside or loot an officer to get the key. Once you get inside you will find the SMG workbench opposite the doorway.
Pistol Workbench #3
There is an armory in the vat room that is directly next door to Classified Document 4. Use a satchel charge or grab a key from the officer to get inside. To the right of the entrance, there is the Pistol workbench.
Mission 5: Festung Guernsey Workbench Locations
Rifle Workbench #1
In the middle of the map, there is a church. Go directly towards the eastern spire of the church where you get Stone Eagle 2. On the top, there is a resistance safe house. Climb up using the vines and you will find the Rifle Workbench.
SMG Workbench #2
In the resistance safe house where you get Personal Letter 5: Harass the Huns, you will find the SMG workbench.
Pistol Workbench #3
On the northern side of the map, there are some trenches. Head to the inside of one of the offshoot rooms to get to the Pistol workbench.
Mission 6: Liberation Workbench Locations
Rifle Workbench #1
In the north of the map, just before the bridge where you are required to detonate the explosives, there is a resistance safe house. You have to climb the wall on the side to get to the window. Get inside the room through the window and you will find the Rifle Workbench.
SMG Workbench #2
SMG Workbench is found exactly in the same underground cellar area where you find Hidden Item #2: Stolen Medals. The location is in the resistance safe house in the middle of the map.
Pistol Workbench #3
There is quite a big C-shaped building on the south of the map with a scaffolding. Go to the top floor of the building and head out onto the scaffolding. Once you get on the scaffolding, follow it to find a hole in the room that will eventually lead you to a room containing the Pistol Workbench.
Mission 7: Secret Weapon Workbench Locations
Rifle Workbench #1
From the location where you destroy the V2 rockets, head north to find a tiny building that is basically an Axis Armory. You will need either satchel charges to get inside or rob a key to break in. Once you get inside, you will find the Rifle Workbench.
SMG Workbench #2
Search the dome from the V2 launch Site right where you find your Personal Letter #4. Follow the same corridor down to the swirling staircase and then take the first-most exit that will lead you to another corridor having showers and bedrooms.
There will be soldiers here. Loot one of them to get a Master Dome key. Unlock a door that is at the farther end of the corridor and you will find the SMG Workbench inside.
Pistol Workbench #3
To the east of the castle is a waterfall. Next to the waterfall, you will find a cave on the southwest of the map. There would be wood panels that are required to break to get inside the cave. Inside the cave is a room that has the Pistol Workbench.
Mission 8: Rubble and Ruin Workbench Locations
Rifle Workbench #1
Get to the sewers. There will be a door that either requires satchel charges to blow up or a key. Rob an officer to get the key. You will find the Rifle Workbench inside.
SMG Workbench #2
This workbench is found in the resistance safe house on the west of the map. There is a building on the extreme west of the map. Go upstairs and get to the rooftop. You will find the SMG workbench there.
Pistol Workbench #3
In the south of the map, there is a church. Unlock the crypt door in the church and drop down to the secret resistance area. Use satchel charges or a key to unlock a door. The Pistol Workbench is right inside.
