Nier: Automata - Boost Your Inventory with Dented Plates

NieR: Automata Resource Management: Farming Dented Plates

While some resources in NieR: Automata are plentiful, the demand for materials, especially when upgrading multiple weapons, can quickly outstrip supply. Dented Plates, a frequently needed upgrade component, are a prime example. This guide outlines efficient farming strategies to amass the large quantities required.

Optimal Dented Plate Farming Locations

Dented Plates are commonly dropped by:

• Small Bipeds (all variants)
• Small Flyers (all variants)
• Small Spheres (all variants)

These basic enemies are ubiquitous throughout the game. However, relying solely on random encounters and fast travel isn't the most efficient method.

The Adam Pit Method (High Efficiency):

The most effective location is the pit where you first encounter Adam in the main storyline.

1. Fast Travel: Use the Desert: Housing Complex access point.
2. Navigate: Proceed deeper into the ruins and descend to the pit.
3. Endless Spawning: Enemies, primarily Small Bipeds, will continuously respawn as you eliminate them. Even lower-level enemies here offer a decent Dented Plate drop rate. This area is also advantageous for Titanium Alloy farming.

Alternative Location: Forest Kingdom (Diverse Farming):

The Forest Kingdom offers a secondary farming option. Groups of spear-wielding Bipeds frequently drop at least one Dented Plate per group. This area also provides opportunities to gather Beast Hide. Higher-level Bipeds found later in the game yield a higher drop rate, making story progression beneficial for material acquisition.

Essential Tip: Drop Rate Enhancement

Equipping drop-rate increasing plug-in chips significantly boosts your chances of obtaining Dented Plates. Remember to avoid death, as this results in permanent chip loss.