In NieR:Automata, short swords boast rapid attack speeds and compact hitboxes, making them versatile weapons against diverse enemies. While weapon upgrades enhance their longevity, numerous powerful weapons, like the Type-40 sword, offer significant power boosts after upgrades. This guide details how to obtain this often-missed weapon.
Obtaining the Type-40 Sword
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 preceding side quests. Here's a step-by-step guide, including chapter selection points:
- After defeating Adam and Eve in Chapter 5, you'll receive a call from Operator 6O. This initiates the "Investigating Communications" quest—complete it immediately as it's easily missed.
- Progress through Chapter 6 (Forest Castle events) and into Chapter 7.
- After speaking with Pascal about A2, explore the city ruins until you receive another call from Operator 6O, directing you to an access point to start "Terminal Repairs."
- While returning to the Resistance Camp during Chapter 7, a final call from Operator 6O will mention flowers and send a message to your inbox.
- Interact with this message to begin "Find a Present."
- Upon completion, the Type-40 Sword will be delivered to your inbox.
Type-40 Sword Stats & Upgrades
At level 1, the Type-40 Sword performs 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 enemies. Titanium Alloy is required for these upgrades.
Additional Rewards for "Find a Present"
Completing "Find a Present" also yields:
- A130: Bomb
- Amber x 4
- 5,000 G
- 800 EXP
