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NieR: Automata - How To Get The Type-40 Sword

Author : Sarah Update : Jan 08,2025

In NieR:Automata, short swords boast swift attack speeds and compact hitboxes, making them versatile weapons against diverse enemies. While weapon upgrades enhance their longevity, numerous powerful weapons, like the Type-40 sword, offer significant power boosts after upgrading. This guide details how to obtain this often-missed weapon.

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 requires completing two preceding quests. Here's a step-by-step guide, including chapter selection points if needed:

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 easily missed.
Chapter 6 & 7 Progression: Proceed through the main story, completing Chapter 6 (Forest Castle events) and initiating Chapter 7.
"Terminal Repairs": After speaking with Pascal and inquiring about A2, explore the city ruins. Another call from Operator 6O will direct you to check your inbox at an access point to begin the "Terminal Repairs" quest.
"Find a Present": While returning to the Resistance Camp during Chapter 7, a final call from Operator 6O mentioning flowers will trigger another inbox message. This initiates the "Find a Present" quest.
Reward: Completing "Find a Present" unlocks the Type-40 sword, delivered to your inbox.

Type-40 Sword Stats & Upgrades

At level 1, the Type-40 Sword delivers 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.