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

In NieR: Automata, small swords boast swift attack speeds and compact hitboxes, making them versatile weapons. While numerous powerful weapons, such as the Type-40 sword, can be acquired and upgraded, the Type-40 is easily missed. This guide details its acquisition.

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 guide, 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 missable.

2. Chapter 6 & 7 Progression: Advance through the main story, completing Chapter 6 (Forest Castle events) and beginning Chapter 7.

3. "Terminal Repairs": After conversing with Pascal about A2 and exploring the city ruins, Operator 6O will contact you again, directing you to an access point to initiate the "Terminal Repairs" quest.

4. "Find a Present": While returning to the Resistance Camp during Chapter 7, a final call from Operator 6O will precede a message in your inbox, starting the "Find a Present" quest.

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

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

Completing this quest also yields:

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