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In NieR: Automata, the journey to enhance your weapons and pod involves gathering a myriad of crafting materials. While many of these become more accessible as you progress, securing them early can significantly boost your character's strength from the outset.
Among these materials, Machine Arms stand out as particularly elusive. Despite their name suggesting abundance, these components are scarce and often require dedicated farming, especially in the early stages of the game. Here's where you can start your search.
Where To Farm Machine Arms In NieR: Automata
Machine Arms can potentially drop from any small machine you defeat, but the drop rate is influenced by the enemy's level. Early in the game, these drops are rare, so you'll need to defeat a high volume of machines to increase your chances.
Post-Chapter 4, after your initial encounter with Adam, you'll discover a pit where enemies continuously spawn. To reach this location, use fast travel to the Desert: Housing Complex access point and venture deeper into the ruins. In this pit, small machines will spawn every few seconds, replacing those you've just defeated. Although these machines are of a lower level, thus yielding a lower drop rate for Machine Arms, the constant spawn rate makes this spot ideal for early farming. It's also an excellent place to farm Titanium Alloy.
To slightly enhance your drop rates, consider equipping a Drop Rate Plug-In Chip.
***** The remainder of the article will contain slight spoilers for the final playthrough of the game *****
Where To Buy Machine Arms In NieR: Automata
In the final playthrough, while controlling A2, you'll face a pivotal decision regarding Pascal's memories after the robots in the village are eliminated. Opting to erase Pascal's memories will lead him back to the village, where he'll set up shop as a merchant until the game's end. Among his inventory, you'll find Machine Arms. Pascal's full stock includes:
- Machine Heads - 15,000 G
- Machine Arm - 1,125 G
- Machine Leg - 1,125 G
- Machine Torso - 1,125 G
- Machine Head - 1,125 G
- Children's Cores - 30,000 G
