NieR Automata: Discover Material Acquisition Locations

Obtaining Filler Metal in NieR: Automata: A Comprehensive Guide

Acquiring certain upgrade materials in NieR: Automata proves more challenging than others. Many are enemy drops, but some, like Filler Metal, are randomly spawned throughout the game world. This inherent randomness makes farming these items a test of patience.

This guide details two methods for obtaining Filler Metal: scavenging and purchasing.

Where to Find Filler Metal

Filler Metal is a rare item found in specific locations within the Factory area. Its spawn point varies with each playthrough, and its drop rate is considerably lower than other items. After progressing through the main story and accessing the Factory: Hanger fast travel point, you can efficiently search this area. Note that you may need to unlock this access point again depending on your story progress.

While movement speed boosts can slightly improve farming efficiency, reliably farming Filler Metal remains difficult. The most effective strategy is to thoroughly explore the Factory, collecting all naturally spawned items. However, a more reliable, albeit expensive, alternative exists.

Where to Buy Filler Metal

Filler Metal can only be purchased from the Shopkeeper Machine in the Amusement Park. However, this option unlocks only after completing all three playthroughs and obtaining one of the final endings. Using Chapter Select after completing the game will allow you to revisit the Shopkeeper and access their updated inventory, which includes Filler Metal at a cost of 11,250 G per unit.

Although expensive, buying Filler Metal offers a significantly more reliable method than repeated Factory runs. Considering the necessity of Filler Metal for crucial Pod upgrades and the need to reach maximum enemy levels, this method might be preferable for many players.