In NieR: Automata, smaller swords boast impressive attack speeds and compact hitboxes, making them versatile weapons for various enemy types. While weapon upgrades enhance their longevity, powerful discoverable 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 quest requires completing two preceding side quests. Here's a step-by-step guide, including chapter selection options:
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Post-Chapter 5: 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.
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Chapter 6 & 7 Progression: Advance the main story through Chapter 6 (Forest Castle events) and into Chapter 7.
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"Terminal Repairs": After speaking with Pascal and inquiring about A2, explore the city ruins. Another call from Operator 6O will direct you to check your inbox at an access point to begin the "Terminal Repairs" quest.
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"Find a Present": 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."
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Reward: Completing "Find a Present" delivers the Type-40 Sword to your inbox.
Type-40 Sword Stats & Upgrades
At level 1, the Type-40 Sword features 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 "Find a Present" Rewards
Besides the Type-40 Sword, completing this quest also yields:
- A130: Bomb
- Amber x 4
- 5,000 G
- 800 EXP
