Type-40 Sword Acquisition Guide for Nier:Automata

NieR: Automata's Type-40 Sword: A Guide to Acquisition

Small swords in NieR: Automata are characterized by their rapid attack speed and compact hitbox, making them versatile weapons throughout the game. While weapon upgrades enhance their effectiveness, powerful, upgradable weapons like the Type-40 sword significantly boost character strength. However, obtaining the Type-40 sword requires completing specific side quests.

Obtaining the Type-40 Sword

The Type-40 sword is the reward for completing the side quest "Find a Present," the final quest in a series involving Operator 6O. This requires completing two preceding quests. Here's a step-by-step guide, including chapter selection points:

1. 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.

2. Chapter 6 & 7 Progression: Advance through the main story, completing Chapter 6 (Forest Castle events) and initiating Chapter 7.

3. "Terminal Repairs": After speaking with Pascal about A2 and exploring the city ruins, Operator 6O will contact you again, directing you to an access point to start the "Terminal Repairs" quest.

4. "Find a Present": While returning to the Resistance Camp during Chapter 7, a final call from Operator 6O will introduce the "Find a Present" quest via an inbox message.

5. Reward: Completing "Find a Present" unlocks the Type-40 sword, 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 the quest also yields:

• A130: Bomb
• Amber x 4
• 5,000 G
• 800 EXP