NieR: Automata - Where To Get Dented Plates

NieR: Automata Resource Management: Farming Dented Plates

Resource scarcity is a common challenge in NieR: Automata, even for abundant materials. Many upgrades require significant quantities, especially for players aiming to enhance numerous weapons. Dented Plates, a frequently needed component, can be farmed efficiently using several methods.

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 basic enemies are prevalent throughout the game. However, relying solely on respawning enemies through fast travel isn't the most efficient strategy.

The most effective location is the arena where Adam is first encountered in the main storyline. Fast travel to the Desert: Housing Complex access point, then proceed to the pit. Here, a continuous stream of enemies, primarily basic Bipeds, will respawn, providing a consistent source of Dented Plates. While enemy levels may vary depending on your game progress, the drop rate remains favorable. This area is also ideal for farming Titanium Alloy.

Alternative Farming Locations

For those preferring varied locations, the Forest Kingdom offers numerous groups of spear-wielding Bipeds. These groups typically yield at least one Dented Plate. Exploring the forest also presents opportunities to collect Beast Hide. Higher-level Bipeds offer a greater chance of dropping Dented Plates, so advancing in the story increases both the number and level of these enemies, improving your yield.

Increasing Drop Rates

Equipping drop-rate boosting plug-in chips significantly enhances the efficiency of your farming efforts. Remember to avoid death, as this will permanently lose your equipped chips.