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Weapon damage in NieR: Automata varies with each swing. Upgrading reduces this damage variance and increases potential damage output.
The Iron Pipe boasts the game's widest damage range, but also possesses exceptionally high potential damage. Its effectiveness is unpredictable, but it's a worthwhile weapon to acquire and test. Here's how:
How To Obtain the Iron Pipe in NieR: Automata
The Iron Pipe is a rare fishing reward found in sewers. Both sewers offer equal drop rates; the first is more accessible.
Fast travel to the Resistance Camp. Exit and follow the path right towards the Amusement Park. After crossing the small gap, you'll find an open manhole beneath a highway.
Descend into the sewer, enter the water, and begin fishing. Several junk items are also obtainable and can be sold. There's no guaranteed method to increase the Iron Pipe's drop rate; it may take several attempts. Use your Pod's light to improve visibility in the dark sewer.
A second sewer is located en route to the Flooded City.
Iron Pipe Statistics in NieR: Automata
The Iron Pipe's damage range remains substantial regardless of upgrade level. However, successful hits can yield some of the game's highest damage outputs. This weapon is obtainable early in the game. Upgrade requirements and resulting stats are:
