NieR: Automata Resource Management: Farming Dented Plates
While resource abundance varies in NieR: Automata, the demand for materials, especially for weapon upgrades, remains high. Dented Plates, a frequently required resource, can be efficiently farmed using several strategies.
Efficient Dented Plate Farming Locations
Dented Plates are commonly dropped by:
- Small Biped (all variants)
- Small Flyer (all variants)
- Small Sphere (all variants)
These ubiquitous enemies are prevalent throughout the game. However, relying solely on random encounters and fast travel isn't the most efficient method.
Optimal Farming Spot: Adam's Arena
The most effective location is the arena where you first encounter Adam.
- Fast travel to the Desert: Housing Complex access point.
- Proceed deeper into the ruins.
- Descend to the pit.
Here, enemies continuously respawn, providing a consistent supply of Small Bipeds, the primary source of Dented Plates. Even lower-level enemies in this area offer a decent drop rate. This location is also advantageous for farming Titanium Alloy.
Alternative Farming Location: Forest Kingdom
The Forest Kingdom offers another viable option. Groups of spear-wielding Bipeds frequently appear, yielding at least one Dented Plate per group. This area also provides opportunities to gather Beast Hide. Note that higher-level Bipeds have a greater chance of dropping Dented Plates, making story progression beneficial.
Maximizing Dented Plate Acquisition
Equipping drop-rate-enhancing plug-in chips significantly boosts your yield. Remember to avoid death, as losing your chips is permanent.
Remember to utilize these strategies to amass the necessary Dented Plates for your numerous weapon upgrades.
