NieR: Automata's Type-40 Sword: A Guide to Acquisition

In NieR: Automata, short swords boast swift attack speeds and compact hitboxes, making them versatile weapons. While numerous powerful weapons, like the Type-40 Sword, are available through upgrades, some, such as the Type-40, are easily missed. This guide details how to obtain this valuable weapon.

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 quest requires completing two preceding side quests. Here's a step-by-step walkthrough, including chapter selection points:

1. Post-Chapter 5: After defeating Adam and Eve in Chapter 5, you'll receive a call from Operator 6O initiating the "Investigating Communications" quest. Complete this immediately as it's easily missed.

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

3. "Terminal Repairs": After speaking with Pascal and inquiring about A2, explore the city ruins. Another call from Operator 6O will direct you to check your inbox at an access point to start the "Terminal Repairs" quest.

4. "Find a Present": While returning to the Resistance Camp during Chapter 7, a final call from Operator 6O will mention flowers and send another message to your inbox. Interact with this message to begin "Find a Present."

5. Reward: Completing "Find a Present" will deliver the Type-40 Sword to your inbox.

The Type-40 Sword, at level 1, executes a 5-hit light attack combo and a 3-hit heavy attack combo. Upgrade it to level 4 using Titanium Alloy to enhance its light attack combo to 7 hits and boost its effectiveness against stunned enemies.

Additional "Find a Present" Rewards:

Besides the Type-40 Sword, completing this quest also grants:

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