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NieR: Automata's world extends beyond the Android-Machine conflict, offering peaceful diversions like fishing. This optional activity, easily skipped, provides a low-risk method for acquiring rare items and quick cash without the resource expenditure of combat.
How To Fish In NieR: Automata
Fishing is possible in virtually any body of water, even shallow areas. Stand still in the water; a fishing prompt will appear above your character. Holding the button initiates the fishing sequence, deploying your Pod. Fishing involves a single button press to cast and reel:
- O on PlayStation
- B on Xbox
- Enter on PC
After casting, wait for the Pod to be fully submerged with a distinct "plop." Quickly press the reel-in button; a delayed reaction results in a lost catch. You can cast repeatedly without limitation. A plug-in chip displays a fishing icon in the top-right corner when fishing is possible.
Rewards For Fishing In NieR: Automata
Most fish and junk items acquired through fishing command decent sale prices, offering an early-game strategy for rapid wealth accumulation, particularly useful for expanding plug-in chip capacity. Sewers present a chance to obtain the Iron Pipe, a potentially powerful weapon depending on your luck.
