NieR: Automata's Type-40 Sword: A Guide to Acquisition
Small swords in NieR: Automata are characterized by their swift attack speed and compact hitbox, making them versatile weapons for various enemy encounters. While weapon upgrades enhance their effectiveness, powerful discoverable weapons, such as the Type-40 sword, offer significant power boosts. However, obtaining the Type-40 sword requires completing a specific side quest chain.
Unlocking 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. To initiate this quest, two prerequisite side quests must be finished:
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Post-Chapter 5: After defeating Adam and Eve in Chapter 5, you'll receive a call from Operator 6O initiating the "Investigating Communications" quest. Complete this immediately as it's easily missed.
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Chapter 6 & 7 Progression: Proceed through the main storyline, completing Chapter 6 (Forest Castle events) and beginning Chapter 7.
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"Terminal Repairs": Following a conversation with Pascal about A2, explore the city ruins to receive another call from Operator 6O. This call directs you to check your inbox at an access point to start the "Terminal Repairs" quest.
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"Find a Present": While returning to the Resistance Camp during Chapter 7, a final call from Operator 6O, mentioning flowers, will send another message to your inbox. Interact with this message to begin "Find a Present."
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Reward: Upon completing "Find a Present," the Type-40 Sword will be delivered 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 needed for these upgrades.
Additional "Find a Present" Rewards
Completing "Find a Present" yields these additional rewards:
- A130: Bomb
- Amber x 4
- 5,000 G
- 800 EXP
