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Weapon damage in NieR: Automata varies with each swing. Upgrading reduces this damage variance and increases potential damage output.
The Iron Pipe boasts the game's widest damage range but also possesses exceptionally high potential damage. Its effectiveness is unpredictable, but it's a worthwhile weapon to acquire. Here's how:
How To Obtain the Iron Pipe in NieR: Automata
The Iron Pipe is a rare fishing reward found in sewers. Both sewers offer the same drop rate; the one near the Resistance Camp is more easily accessible.
Fast travel to the Resistance Camp and head right towards the Amusement Park. After crossing a small gap, you'll find an open manhole beneath a highway.
Descend into the sewer and fish in the water. Several junk items are also available, which can be sold. There's no guaranteed method to increase the Iron Pipe's drop rate; it may take several attempts. Use your Pod's light to improve visibility in the dark sewer.
Another sewer is located en route to the Flooded City.
Iron Pipe Statistics in NieR: Automata
The Iron Pipe maintains a significant damage spread regardless of upgrade level. However, successful hits can yield some of the game's highest damage output, and it's obtainable early in the game. Upgrade requirements and resulting stats are:
