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 required resource, can be farmed efficiently using these 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 common enemies are prevalent throughout the game. However, relying solely on random encounters isn't optimal.
The most efficient location is the pit where Adam is first encountered in the main story.
- Fast Travel: Use the Desert: Housing Complex access point.
- Navigate: Proceed deeper into the ruins and descend to the pit.
- Farming: Machines, primarily Small Bipeds, continuously respawn, providing a consistent Dented Plate source. This area also yields Titanium Alloy.
Alternative Farming Locations
The Forest Kingdom offers another option, featuring groups of spear-wielding Bipeds. While not as densely packed as the Adam pit, these groups still offer a decent Dented Plate drop rate. This area is also beneficial for acquiring Beast Hide. Higher-level Bipeds yield a higher drop rate, so progressing the story increases your chances.
Improving Drop Rates
Equipping drop-rate increasing plug-in chips significantly boosts your yield. Remember to avoid death, as this results in permanent chip loss.
By utilizing these strategies, players can efficiently acquire the necessary Dented Plates for extensive weapon upgrades.
