NieR: Automata - Where To Get Dented Plates

NieR: Automata Resource Farming: Maximizing Dented Plate Acquisition

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 Dented Plate Farming Locations

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 is inefficient. The most effective farming location is the arena where Adam is first encountered in the main storyline.

To reach this location:

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

Here, enemies continuously respawn, providing a consistent supply of Small Bipeds, the primary Dented Plate source. While enemy levels may vary depending on your game progression, the drop rate remains reasonably high. This area is also advantageous for farming Titanium Alloy.

Alternative Farming Strategies

For a more varied approach, consider the Forest Kingdom. Groups of spear-wielding Bipeds frequently appear, offering multiple Dented Plate drops per encounter. This area also provides opportunities to gather Beast Hide. Note that higher-level Bipeds yield a greater chance of dropping Dented Plates, so progressing through the game increases your farming efficiency.

Equipment Optimization

Equipping drop-rate enhancing plug-in chips significantly boosts Dented Plate acquisition. Remember to avoid death, as this results in permanent chip loss.