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

NieR: Automata's Type-40 Sword: A Guide to Acquisition

Small swords in NieR: Automata are characterized by their rapid attack speed and compact hitbox, making them versatile weapons against diverse enemies. While weapon upgrades enhance their longevity, powerful discoverable weapons, such as the Type-40 sword, offer significant power boosts. 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:

1. Post-Chapter 5: After defeating Adam and Eve in Chapter 5, you'll receive a communication from Operator 6O initiating the "Investigating Communications" quest. Complete this immediately as it's easily missed.

2. Chapter 6 & 7 Progression: Advance through Chapter 6, completing the Forest Castle events, and begin Chapter 7.

3. "Terminal Repairs": Following a conversation with Pascal about A2 and subsequent exploration of the city ruins, Operator 6O will contact you again, directing you to an access point to initiate the "Terminal Repairs" quest.

4. "Find a Present": While returning to the Resistance Camp during Chapter 7, a final communication from Operator 6O regarding flowers will be received. This message, found in your inbox, starts the "Find a Present" quest.

5. Reward: Upon completing "Find a Present," the Type-40 Sword will be delivered to your inbox.

Type-40 Sword Stats and Upgrades

At level 1, the Type-40 Sword boasts 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

Completing this quest also yields:

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