How to Unlock Nier: Automata's Type-40 Sword

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

Small swords in NieR: Automata are characterized by their rapid attack speed and compact hitbox. They serve as a versatile mid-tier weapon option against diverse enemy types. While weapon upgrades enhance their longevity, numerous powerful weapons, including the Type-40 Sword, are obtainable and upgradable for significant character boosts. However, the Type-40 Sword is easily missed; this guide details its acquisition.

Obtaining the Type-40 Sword

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. This initiates the "Investigating Communications" quest—complete it immediately as it's missable.

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

3. "Terminal Repairs": Following a conversation with Pascal about A2 and exploration of the city ruins, Operator 6O will contact you again, directing you to an access point to begin the "Terminal Repairs" quest.

4. "Find a Present": While returning to the Resistance Camp during Chapter 7, a final call from Operator 6O will introduce the "Find a Present" quest via an inbox message. Interact with this message to initiate the quest.

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

Type-40 Sword Stats and Upgrades

At level 1, the Type-40 Sword boasts 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 "Find a Present" also yields:

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