NieR: Automata Resource Management: Farming Dented Plates

While some resources in NieR: Automata are plentiful, the demand for materials, especially when upgrading numerous weapons, remains high. Dented Plates, a frequently required upgrade component, are no exception. This guide outlines efficient farming strategies to amass the necessary quantities.

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 random encounters isn't the most efficient method.

The most effective location is the arena where you first confront Adam.

1. Fast travel: Use the Desert: Housing Complex access point.
2. Navigate: Proceed deeper into the ruins and descend to the pit.
3. Farming: Machines, primarily Small Bipeds, continuously respawn, providing a consistent source of Dented Plates. Even lower-level enemies here offer a decent drop rate. This area is also beneficial for Titanium Alloy farming.

Alternative Farming Locations

For a less concentrated approach:

• Forest Kingdom: Groups of spear-wielding Bipeds frequently drop Dented Plates. This area also offers opportunities to acquire Beast Hide.
• Higher-level enemies: Progressing through the game increases your chances of encountering higher-level Bipeds with improved Dented Plate drop rates.

Additional Tips

Equipping drop-rate enhancing plug-in chips significantly boosts your yield. Remember to avoid death to prevent permanent chip loss.