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NieR: Automata offers a diverse arsenal, from quirky choices like the Iron Pipe to powerful options such as the Type-40 Blade. Many weapons are unique YoRHa designs, but one stands out for Square Enix fans: Noctis's Engine Blade from Final Fantasy XV. This guide details its location and stats during your first playthrough.

Where To Find The Engine Blade in NieR: Automata

The Engine Blade is located within the factory area, but not accessible during the game's opening sequence. You'll need to revisit the area as 2B. Chapter Select (Chapter 9) provides quick access. Begin at the Factory: Hanger access point.

Exiting the access point, veer right (2D camera perspective). Pass a fenced area, ascend broken stairs, and navigate conveyor belts with moving boxes and potentially lethal presses. After crossing, climb to a cylindrical area with spider-like enemies.

Enter the door to your left, climbing more stairs while avoiding exploding enemies. A railing ends mid-way, leading to a platform extending towards the camera. This triggers a 2D platforming section, requiring careful jumps across presses to the left. The final room contains three chests; the Engine Blade is in the leftmost chest.

Note: More exploding enemies will descend once you approach the chests.

Engine Blade Stats in NieR: Automata

• Attack: 160-200
• Combo: Light 5, Heavy 3

This weapon allows four upgrades, eventually reaching a light combo of 7 hits (requires finding Masamune). Unlike the Iron Pipe, it boasts a tighter damage range, providing more predictable damage output.