NieR: Automata - How To Get The Type-40 Sword

NieR: Automata's Type-40 Sword: A Guide to Obtaining This Powerful Weapon

In NieR: Automata, short swords offer a compelling balance of speed and reach, making them effective against a wide range of enemies. While numerous powerful weapons are available throughout the game, the Type-40 Sword stands out. However, this valuable weapon is easily missed. This guide details how to acquire it.

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:

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: Advance through the main story, completing Chapter 6 (Forest Castle events) and starting Chapter 7.

3. "Terminal Repairs": After speaking with Pascal and inquiring about A2, explore the city ruins. Operator 6O will contact you again, instructing you to check your inbox at an access point to begin the "Terminal Repairs" quest.

4. "Find a Present": While returning to the Resistance Camp during Chapter 7, you'll receive a final message from Operator 6O regarding flowers. This message, found in your inbox, starts the "Find a Present" quest.

5. Reward: Completing "Find a Present" will reward you with the Type-40 Sword, delivered to your inbox.

The Type-40 Sword boasts a 5-hit light attack combo and a 3-hit heavy attack combo at level 1. 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 Rewards for "Find a Present":

In addition to the Type-40 Sword, completing this quest also yields:

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