NieR: Automata's resource scarcity varies greatly. While some materials are plentiful, upgrading numerous weapons demands significant quantities, even of common resources. Dented Plates, a frequently needed material, are no exception. This guide details efficient farming methods.
Best 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 ubiquitous throughout the game. However, relying solely on respawning enemies via fast travel is inefficient.
The optimal location is the arena where you first encounter Adam.
- Fast travel to the Desert: Housing Complex access point.
- Proceed deeper into the ruins and descend to the pit.
- Continuously eliminate the spawning machines. Numerous Small Bipeds will be the dominant enemy type. Their level may be lower depending on your game progress, but their Dented Plate drop rate remains decent. This area also yields Titanium Alloy.
Alternatively, the Forest Kingdom offers numerous groups of spear-wielding Bipeds. These groups usually drop at least one Dented Plate. Exploring the forest also provides opportunities to collect Beast Hide. Higher-level Bipeds yield Dented Plates more frequently, so story progression increases both enemy density and drop rates.
Pro Tip: Equip drop-rate boosting plug-in chips to maximize your yield. Remember, death results in permanent chip loss.