NieR: Automata's resource scarcity varies greatly, but even abundant materials are consumed rapidly, especially when upgrading numerous weapons. Dented Plates, a frequently required 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)
While these basic enemies are ubiquitous, relying solely on random encounters isn't the most efficient strategy. The most effective location is the arena where you first battle Adam in the main storyline.
The Adam Arena Farming Method
Fast travel to the Desert: Housing Complex access point. Proceed deeper into the ruins and descend to the pit. Here, enemies continuously respawn, with Small Bipeds being the most prevalent. Even lower-level enemies in this area offer a respectable Dented Plate drop rate. This location is also beneficial 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 collect Beast Hide. Higher-level Bipeds boast increased Dented Plate drop rates, so story progression not only increases enemy density but also improves your chances of obtaining this material.
Improving Drop Rates
Equipping drop-rate enhancing plug-in chips significantly boosts your yield. However, remember that death results in permanent chip loss.
