Unveiling the Secrets: How to Acquire the Legendary Type-40 Sword in NieR: Automata

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. They offer a balanced approach against diverse enemies. While weapon upgrades enhance their longevity, powerful, upgradable weapons like the Type-40 sword significantly boost character strength. However, obtaining the Type-40 sword requires completing a specific side quest chain.

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:

1. Post-Chapter 5: After defeating Adam and Eve in Chapter 5, Operator 6O will contact you. Immediately complete the "Investigating Communications" quest. This is easily missed.

2. Chapter 6 & 7 Progression: Advance through Chapter 6 (Forest Castle events) and into Chapter 7.

3. "Terminal Repairs": Following a conversation with Pascal about A2, explore the city ruins. Operator 6O will contact you again, instructing you to check your inbox at an access point to begin the "Terminal Repairs" quest.

4. "Find a Present": While returning to the Resistance Camp during Chapter 7, you'll receive a final message from Operator 6O regarding flowers. This message, found in your inbox, initiates the "Find a Present" quest.

5. 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 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 needed for these upgrades.

Additional "Find a Present" Rewards

Completing "Find a Present" also yields:

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