In NieR: Automata, smaller swords boast impressive attack speed and a compact hitbox, making them versatile weapons. While weapon upgrades enhance their longevity, numerous powerful weapons, like the Type-40 sword, offer significant power boosts. This guide details how to acquire 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 requires completing two preceding quests. Here's a step-by-step guide, including chapter selection points:
- Post-Chapter 5: After defeating Adam and Eve in Chapter 5, Operator 6O will contact you. Immediately complete the "Investigating Communications" message; it's easily missed.
- Chapter 6 & 7 Progression: Complete Chapter 6 (Forest Castle events) and proceed to Chapter 7.
- "Terminal Repairs": Speak with Pascal about A2, then explore the city ruins. Operator 6O will contact you again, directing you to an access point to initiate the "Terminal Repairs" quest.
- "Find a Present": Returning to Resistance Camp during Chapter 7, you'll receive a final message from Operator 6O concerning flowers. This message, found in your inbox, begins the "Find a Present" quest.
- Reward: Completing "Find a Present" delivers the Type-40 Sword to your inbox.
The Type-40 Sword's stats at level 1 include 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
