In NieR:Automata, small swords boast fast attack speeds and narrow hitboxes, making them versatile weapons. While weapon upgrades enhance their effectiveness, powerful late-game weapons like the Type-40 sword significantly boost character strength. This guide details how to obtain this often-missed weapon.
Acquiring 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. To unlock it, you must first complete two preceding quests. Here's a step-by-step guide, including chapter selection points if needed:
- 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.
- Chapter 6 & 7 Progression: Proceed through Chapter 6 (Forest Castle events) and into Chapter 7.
- "Terminal Repairs": After speaking with Pascal about A2 and exploring the city ruins, Operator 6O will contact you again, directing you to an access point to start the "Terminal Repairs" quest.
- "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 initiating "Find a Present."
- Reward: Complete "Find a Present" to receive the Type-40 sword via an in-game message.
Type-40 Sword Stats & Upgrades
At level 1, the Type-40 sword performs 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 "Find a Present" also yields:
- A130: Bomb
- Amber x 4
- 5,000 G
- 800 EXP
