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 resource, can be efficiently farmed using several strategies.

Optimal Farming Locations for Dented Plates

Dented Plates are commonly dropped by:

• Small Biped (all variants)
• Small Flyer (all variants)
• Small Sphere (all variants)

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

The most effective location is the arena where you first confront Adam.

1. Fast travel: Use the Desert: Housing Complex access point.
2. Navigate: Proceed deeper into the ruins and descend to the pit.
3. Farming: Enemies continuously respawn here, with Small Bipeds being the most frequent. Even lower-level enemies offer a decent drop rate for Dented Plates, and this area is also a good source of Titanium Alloy.

Alternative Farming Locations

For players seeking variety, the Forest Kingdom offers numerous groups of spear-wielding Bipeds. These groups usually yield at least one Dented Plate. This area also provides opportunities to gather Beast Hide. Note that higher-level Bipeds have a better drop rate, so story progression increases both enemy level and the likelihood of obtaining Dented Plates.

Improving Drop Rates

Equipping drop-rate enhancing plug-in chips significantly boosts your yield. Remember to avoid death, as doing so results in the permanent loss of these valuable chips.