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 required material, 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 basic enemies are prevalent throughout the game. However, relying solely on random encounters isn't optimal.
The most efficient farming location is the arena where you first encounter Adam.
- Fast travel to the Desert: Housing Complex access point.
- Proceed deeper into the ruins and descend to the pit.
- Continuously eliminate the respawning machines, primarily the Small Bipeds. Even lower-level enemies here offer a decent drop rate. This location is also advantageous for Titanium Alloy farming.
Alternative Farming Locations
For a more varied approach:
- Forest Kingdom: Groups of spear-wielding Bipeds frequently drop Dented Plates. This area also provides opportunities for Beast Hide acquisition.
- Higher-level enemies: Progressing through the story increases the likelihood of encountering higher-level Bipeds with a higher Dented Plate drop rate.
Increasing Drop Rates
Equipping drop-rate increasing plug-in chips significantly boosts your yield. Remember to avoid death to prevent permanent chip loss.
By utilizing these strategies, you can amass the necessary Dented Plates for extensive weapon upgrades in NieR: Automata.
