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Acquiring certain crafting materials in NieR: Automata proves significantly more challenging than others. While not visually distinct, some resources, like the Pristine Screw, are exceptionally rare.
Although purchasable from Emil, his stock fluctuates, making direct acquisition from machines a potentially faster and cheaper alternative. Here are two farming strategies:
Where To Find Pristine Screws in NieR: Automata
Goliath-Bipeds, the largest non-boss machines, drop screws. Pristine Screws are the rarest variety. Higher-level Goliath-Bipeds yield a higher drop rate, making early-game acquisition virtually impossible.
Several locations reliably spawn Goliath-Bipeds. The pit where you initially confront Adam is one such spot, also ideal for farming Machine Arms. However, the Goliath-Bipeds here are only around level 30, resulting in a low Pristine Screw drop rate. The advantage is their constant respawn, enabling rapid farming despite the low drop rate.
Alternatively, during the third playthrough, fast travel to the Forest Castle: Front access point. Two level 49 Goliath-Bipeds guard the entrance, offering a better drop chance. However, these don't respawn; you'll need to fast travel to a distant location and return to repeatedly engage them.
Both methods benefit from using a drop-rate increase plug-in chip.
Which Farming Method Is More Efficient?
The optimal method depends on two key factors:
- Game and system load times:
- Your patience level:
Farming Pristine Screws is inherently time-consuming. The Forest method, while boasting a higher drop rate, involves frequent loading screens, minimizing actual gameplay. If this doesn't concern you, choose the Forest method. If you prefer continuous gameplay and simultaneous farming of other materials and XP, the pit offers a more consistent experience.
