NieR: Automata Resource Farming: Maximizing Dented Plate Acquisition
While resource abundance varies in NieR: Automata, the demand for materials, especially for weapon upgrades, remains consistently high. Dented Plates, a frequently needed resource, can be efficiently farmed using several strategies.
Optimal Farming Locations for Dented Plates
Dented Plates are commonly dropped by:
- Small Bipeds (all variants)
- Small Flyers (all variants)
- Small Spheres (all variants)
These ubiquitous enemies are prevalent throughout the game. However, relying solely on random encounters and fast travel isn't the most efficient method.
The most effective farming location is the arena where Adam is first encountered in the main storyline.
- Access: Fast travel to the Desert: Housing Complex access point.
- Location: Proceed deeper into the ruins and descend to the pit.
- Spawning: Enemies, primarily Small Bipeds, continuously respawn, providing a consistent supply. Even lower-level enemies offer a decent drop rate for Dented Plates. This location also yields Titanium Alloy.
Alternative Farming Locations
For players preferring varied locations, the Forest Kingdom offers numerous groups of spear-wielding Bipeds. These groups usually drop at least one Dented Plate. This area also provides opportunities to gather Beast Hide. Note that higher-level Bipeds yield a higher drop rate, so story progression increases both enemy level and Dented Plate acquisition chances.
Improving Drop Rates
Equipping drop-rate enhancing plug-in chips significantly boosts the yield. However, remember that death results in permanent chip loss.
By utilizing these strategies, players can effectively amass the necessary Dented Plates for extensive weapon upgrades.
