Obtaining Filler Metal in NieR: Automata: A Comprehensive Guide
This guide details the methods for acquiring Filler Metal, a crucial upgrade material in NieR: Automata. Its scarcity necessitates a strategic approach.
Locating Filler Metal in the Factory:
Filler Metal is a rare, randomly spawning item found within the Factory area. Its spawn location varies with each playthrough, adding an element of chance to farming efforts. The Factory: Hanger access point provides an ideal starting point for searching, particularly after it's unlocked during the main storyline. Note that you may need to unlock this access point again depending on your story progression.
While movement speed boosts can marginally improve efficiency, reliably farming Filler Metal remains challenging. The most effective strategy involves thoroughly exploring the Factory, collecting all naturally spawning items.
Purchasing Filler Metal:
A more reliable, albeit expensive, method involves purchasing Filler Metal from the Shopkeeper Machine in the Amusement Park. However, this option becomes available only after completing all three playthroughs and obtaining one of the final endings. Accessing the Shopkeeper via Chapter Select after completing the game will unlock its expanded inventory, including Filler Metal at a cost of 11,250 G per unit.
Despite the high price, purchasing Filler Metal offers a significantly more consistent method compared to the unpredictable Factory farming. Given the necessity of Filler Metal for crucial Pod upgrades and the need to reach maximum enemy levels, this method might prove more efficient in the long run.
