In the expansive world of *NieR: Automata*, you'll encounter a variety of enemy types, each dropping unique materials crucial for upgrading your pod and weapons. While there's no definitive master list detailing which enemies drop specific materials, you'll naturally come across most items as you progress through the game. However, some materials, like Warped Wire, necessitate targeted farming due to their rarity and the elusive nature of the enemies that drop them.
Warped Wire can be obtained from stacked bipedal machines, which are not commonly encountered except in one specific location. To farm this material efficiently, Fast Travel to the Desert Camp access point and proceed along the path leading to the main desert. Before you reach the vast desert expanse, you'll navigate through mountainous terrain and follow a pipe that leads you through some ruins. This particular area is a hotspot for the stacked bipedal machines and your best bet for farming Warped Wire.
Focus your search on two small clearings near destroyed buildings within this area. These spots consistently spawn the stacked variants of machines. Warped Wire boasts a respectable drop rate, typically yielding one or two pieces per clear. To boost your efficiency, consider equipping a Drop Rate Up plug-in chip, which can significantly enhance your farming success.
To expedite the farming process and ensure the machines respawn, consider the following methods:
If you're not frequently dying to these enemies, investing in Drop Rate Increase chips is highly recommended. Many upgrade materials in *NieR: Automata* are sourced from machines, and similar farming techniques will be essential if you aim to upgrade multiple weapons. Additionally, Movement Speed Increase chips can help you move between access points more swiftly. While this might only save a few seconds on each trip, these chips can also aid in completing the game's race side quests, adding another layer of utility to your gameplay.