"NieR: Automata - Guide to Acquiring the Type-40 Sword"

In NieR: Automata, small swords are prized for their rapid attack speed and narrow hitbox, making them an excellent choice for navigating the game's diverse enemy roster. These weapons serve as a versatile option, adaptable to various combat scenarios throughout your journey.

To enhance your arsenal, upgrading your weapons is a strategic move to maintain their effectiveness. Additionally, the game offers an array of formidable weapons that can be discovered and further upgraded, significantly boosting your characters' combat prowess. Among these, the Type-40 Sword stands out as a powerful addition to your collection, albeit one that's easy to miss if you're not diligent about completing side quests. Here's a detailed guide on how to obtain this coveted weapon.

How To Get The Type-40 Sword In NieR: Automata

The Type-40 Sword is a valuable reward for completing the side quest "Find A Present," which concludes a series of quests linked to Operator 6O. To unlock this quest and secure the sword, you must complete two preceding side quests. Follow these steps to ensure you trigger each quest at the right time, including the chapters you'll need to revisit if you're using Chapter Select:

• Post your battle with Adam and Eve at the end of Chapter 5, expect a call from Operator 6O.
• This call initiates the "Investigating Communications" quest, which is easy to miss, so tackle it immediately.
• Advance the main storyline through the next chapter, culminating in the events at the Forest Castle in Chapter 6, and proceed to Chapter 7.
• After conversing with Pascal about A2, explore the city ruins until you receive another call from Operator 6O. She'll instruct you to check your inbox at an access point, starting the "Terminal Repairs" quest.
• As you journey back to the Resistance Camp in Chapter 7, you'll receive a final call where Operator 6O discusses flowers and sends you a new message in your inbox.
• Engage with the message to kick off the "Find a Present" quest.
• Upon completing "Find a Present," the Type-40 Sword will be delivered to your inbox as a reward.

At its initial level, the Type-40 Sword offers a 5-hit combo with light attacks and a 3-hit combo with heavy attacks. By upgrading it to level 4, you can extend its light attack combo to 7 hits and enhance its ability to stun enemies. To achieve these upgrades, you'll need to gather Titanium Alloy.

Other Rewards For Find A Present

In addition to the Type-40 Sword, completing the "Find a Present" quest yields these rewards in your inbox:

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