NieR: Automata Resource Management: Farming Dented Plates
While resource abundance varies in NieR: Automata, the demand for materials, especially for weapon upgrades, remains high. Dented Plates, a frequently needed resource, can be efficiently farmed using several strategies.
Efficient Dented Plate Farming Locations
Dented Plates are commonly dropped by:
- Small Biped (all variants)
- Small Flyer (all variants)
- Small Sphere (all variants)
These basic enemies are prevalent throughout the game. However, relying solely on random encounters isn't the most efficient method.
The optimal location is the arena where Adam is first encountered in the main storyline.
- Fast travel to the Desert: Housing Complex access point.
- Proceed deeper into the ruins and descend to the pit.
- Enemies, primarily Small Bipeds, will continuously respawn, providing a consistent source of Dented Plates. This location also yields Titanium Alloy.
Alternative Farming Locations
The Forest Kingdom offers another option, with numerous groups of spear-wielding Bipeds. These groups usually drop at least one Dented Plate. This area also provides opportunities to gather Beast Hide. Note that higher-level Bipeds yield a higher drop rate, so progressing through the story increases your chances.
Improving Drop Rates
Equipping drop-rate enhancing plug-in chips significantly boosts your yield. However, remember that death results in permanent chip loss.
By utilizing these strategies, players can effectively acquire the substantial quantities of Dented Plates required for extensive weapon upgrades.
