In NieR: Automata, small swords offer a compelling balance of speed and maneuverability. Their quick attack speed and focused hitbox make them effective against a wide range of enemies. While weapon upgrades enhance their longevity, the game also features powerful, upgradeable weapons like the Type-40 sword, significantly boosting your character's strength. However, obtaining the Type-40 sword requires completing a specific side quest, making it easily missed.
How to Obtain the Type-40 Sword in NieR: Automata
The Type-40 sword is the reward for completing the side quest "Find a Present," the final quest in a series involving Operator 6O. Unlocking this quest requires completing two preceding quests. Here's a step-by-step guide, including chapter suggestions for those using Chapter Select:
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.
Chapter 6 & 7 Progression: Proceed through Chapter 6 (Forest Castle events) and into Chapter 7.
"Terminal Repairs": Following a conversation with Pascal about A2, explore the city ruins to trigger another call from Operator 6O, directing you to an access point message initiating the "Terminal Repairs" quest.
"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. Interact with the message to begin.
Reward: Completing "Find a Present" delivers the Type-40 sword to your in-game inbox.
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 Rewards for "Find a Present"
Completing "Find a Present" also yields:
- A130: Bomb
- Amber x 4
- 5,000 G
- 800 EXP
