NieR: Automata's Type-40 Sword: A Guide to Acquisition
Small swords in NieR: Automata are characterized by their rapid attack speed and compact hitbox, making them versatile weapons against diverse enemies. While weapon upgrades enhance their longevity, powerful discoverable weapons, such as the Type-40 sword, offer significant power boosts. However, the Type-40 Sword is easily missed; this guide details its acquisition.
Obtaining the Type-40 Sword
The Type-40 Sword is the reward for completing the side quest "Find A Present," the culmination of a questline involving Operator 6O. Unlocking this quest requires completing two preceding side quests. Here's a step-by-step guide, including chapter selection points:
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Post-Chapter 5: After defeating Adam and Eve in Chapter 5, you'll receive a call from Operator 6O. This initiates the "Investigating Communications" quest – complete it immediately as it's easily missed.
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Chapter 6 & 7 Progression: Advance through Chapter 6 (Forest Castle events) and into Chapter 7.
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"Terminal Repairs": Following a conversation with Pascal about A2, explore the city ruins. Operator 6O will contact you again, directing you to check your inbox at an access point to begin "Terminal Repairs."
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"Find A Present": While returning to the Resistance Camp during Chapter 7, you'll receive a final message from Operator 6O concerning flowers. This message, found in your inbox, starts "Find A Present."
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Reward: Completing "Find A Present" delivers the Type-40 Sword to your inbox.
Type-40 Sword Stats & Upgrades
At level 1, the Type-40 Sword boasts a 5-hit light attack combo and a 3-hit heavy attack combo. Upgrading it to level 4 increases the light attack combo to 7 hits and enhances its effectiveness against stunned enemies. Titanium Alloy is required for these upgrades.
Additional Rewards for "Find A Present"
Completing "Find A Present" also yields:
- A130: Bomb
- Amber x 4
- 5,000 G
- 800 EXP
