In NieR: Automata, resource scarcity varies greatly, but even abundant materials can be quickly consumed, especially when upgrading numerous weapons. Dented Plates, a frequently needed material, are no exception. While seemingly common, efficient farming methods are key to accumulating the vast quantities required.
Optimal Dented Plate Farming Locations in NieR: Automata
Dented Plates are commonly dropped by:
- Small Biped (all variants)
- Small Flyer (all variants)
- Small Sphere (all variants)
These basic enemies are ubiquitous throughout the game. However, relying solely on respawning enemies via fast travel isn't the most efficient strategy.
The most effective location is the arena where Adam is first encountered in the main storyline.
Fast travel to the Desert: Housing Complex access point. Proceed deeper into the ruins and descend to the pit. Here, machines continuously respawn, with numerous Small Bipeds forming the majority of enemies. While their level may vary depending on your game progress, their Dented Plate drop rate remains consistently good. This area also provides opportunities to farm Titanium Alloy.
Alternatively, the Forest Kingdom offers numerous groups of spear-wielding Bipeds, often yielding at least one Dented Plate per group. Exploring this area also provides chances to gather Beast Hide. Higher-level Bipeds boast increased Dented Plate drop rates, making story progression beneficial for both enemy encounters and drop chances.
Finally, equipping drop-rate enhancing plug-in chips significantly improves yields – just remember to avoid death to prevent permanent chip loss.
