NieR: Automata Resource Farming: Maximizing Dented Plate Acquisition

Resource scarcity can be a challenge in NieR: Automata, even for common materials. While some resources are plentiful, upgrading numerous weapons requires significant quantities. Dented Plates, a frequently needed material, are no exception. This guide outlines efficient farming strategies to amass the necessary Dented Plates.

Optimal 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 ubiquitous throughout the game. However, relying solely on random encounters and fast travel isn't the most efficient method.

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

1. Fast travel to the Desert: Housing Complex access point.
2. Proceed deeper into the ruins.
3. Descend to the pit.

Here, enemies continuously respawn, with Small Bipeds being the most prevalent. Even at lower levels, these enemies offer a decent Dented Plate drop rate. This location is also advantageous for Titanium Alloy farming.

Alternative Farming Locations

For players preferring varied locations, the Forest Kingdom offers numerous groups of spear-wielding Bipeds. These groups generally yield at least one Dented Plate. Exploring the forest also provides opportunities to gather Beast Hide. Higher-level Bipeds boast increased Dented Plate drop rates, so story progression naturally leads to encounters with more and higher-level enemies.

Improving Drop Rates

Equipping drop-rate enhancing plug-in chips significantly boosts your yield. Remember, however, that death results in permanent chip loss. Careful gameplay is crucial.