Acquire Dented Plates: Essential Guide for Nier: Automata Enthusiasts

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 needed 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 common enemies are prevalent throughout the game. However, relying solely on random encounters isn't the most efficient method.

The Optimal Farming Spot: Adam's Pit

The most effective location for farming Dented Plates is the pit where you first encounter Adam in the story.

Fast travel to the Desert: Housing Complex access point.
Proceed deeper into the ruins.
Descend to the pit.

Here, machines continuously respawn, providing a consistent supply of Small Bipeds, the primary Dented Plate source. While enemy levels may vary depending on your game progress, the drop rate remains relatively high. This location is also beneficial for Titanium Alloy farming.

Alternative Farming Locations: Forest Kingdom

The Forest Kingdom offers an alternative, though less concentrated, farming area. Groups of spear-wielding Bipeds frequently drop Dented Plates. Exploring the forest also provides opportunities to gather Beast Hide. Note that higher-level Bipeds yield a higher Dented Plate drop rate.

Boosting Drop Rates

Equipping drop-rate enhancing plug-in chips significantly increases your yield. Remember to avoid death, as this results in permanent chip loss.

By utilizing these strategies, you can effectively acquire the substantial quantity of Dented Plates necessary for comprehensive weapon upgrades in NieR: Automata.