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NieR: Automata offers a diverse arsenal, from quirky choices like the Iron Pipe to powerful options such as the Type-40 Blade. Many weapons are unique to the game, but one stands out for fans of Square Enix: the Engine Blade, a familiar weapon straight from Final Fantasy XV. This guide details its location and stats during your first playthrough.
Where To Find The Engine Blade In NieR: Automata
The Engine Blade is located within the factory area, but not during the game's initial stages. You'll need to progress until you return as 2B. Accessing Chapter 9 via Chapter Select significantly streamlines acquisition. Begin at the Factory: Hanger access point.
Exiting the access point room, follow the path to the right (a 2D camera perspective will trigger). Pass a fenced-off area, climb the broken stairs, and navigate the conveyor belt with boxes. The next belt features deadly presses; carefully avoid them. Jump to the next cylinder, where spider-like enemies will appear.
Take the left door to ascend more stairs, dodging exploding enemies. Midway, the railing ends, and the platform extends. Move forward to shift the camera angle, entering another 2D platforming section. Jump across the presses, following the path left. The final room contains three chests; the Engine Blade is in the leftmost chest.
Beware! More exploding enemies will descend once you approach the chests.
Engine Blade Basic Stats In NieR: Automata
- Attack: 160-200
- Combo: Lt 5 Hv 3
This weapon boasts four upgrade levels, eventually reaching a light combo of 7 attacks (requiring the Masamune). Unlike the Iron Pipe, its damage spread is consistent, offering more predictable damage output.
