NieR: Automata - Guide to Acquiring the Type-40 Blade

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

In NieR: Automata, short swords boast rapid attack speeds and compact hitboxes, making them versatile weapons. While numerous powerful weapons are available, the Type-40 Sword stands out, but it's easily missed. This guide details how to obtain this valuable weapon.

The Type-40 Sword is the reward for completing the side quest "Find a Present," the culmination of a questline involving Operator 6O. Unlocking this quest requires completing two prerequisites. Here's a step-by-step breakdown, 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 Chapter 6 (Forest Castle) and into Chapter 7.

3. "Terminal Repairs": Following a conversation with Pascal about A2, explore the city ruins. Operator 6O will contact you again, directing you to check your inbox at an access point to begin "Terminal Repairs."

4. "Find a Present": While returning to the Resistance Camp during Chapter 7, you'll receive a final call from Operator 6O about flowers, leading to another inbox message. This message starts "Find a Present."

5. Reward: Completing "Find a Present" adds the Type-40 Sword to your inbox.

The Type-40 Sword, at level 1, features 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 foes. Titanium Alloy is required for these upgrades.

Additional "Find a Present" Rewards:

Besides the Type-40 Sword, completing this quest also yields:

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