NieR: Automata - How To Get The Type-40 Sword

In NieR:Automata, short swords boast fast attack speeds and narrow hitboxes, making them versatile weapons. While weapon upgrades enhance their longevity, powerful, upgradable finds like the Type-40 sword offer significant advantages. This guide details how to obtain this easily-missed weapon.

Acquiring the Type-40 Sword

The Type-40 Sword is the reward for completing the side quest "Find A Present," the final quest in a chain involving Operator 6O. Unlocking this requires completing two preceding quests. Here's the step-by-step process, including chapter selection points:

1. Post-Chapter 5: After defeating Adam and Eve in Chapter 5, you'll receive a call from Operator 6O initiating the "Investigating Communications" quest. Complete this immediately as it's easily missed.
2. Chapter 6 & 7 Progression: Advance the main storyline through Chapter 6 (Forest Castle events) and into Chapter 7.
3. "Terminal Repairs": After speaking with Pascal about A2 and exploring the city ruins, Operator 6O will contact you again, directing you to an access point to begin the "Terminal Repairs" quest.
4. "Find a Present": Continuing Chapter 7's progression towards the Resistance Camp, a final call from Operator 6O will mention flowers and trigger another inbox message. This initiates the "Find a Present" quest.
5. Reward: Completing "Find a Present" unlocks the Type-40 Sword, delivered to your inbox.

Type-40 Sword Stats & Upgrades

At level 1, the Type-40 Sword executes a 5-hit light attack combo and a 3-hit heavy attack combo. Upgrading it to level 4 increases the light attack combo to 7 hits and boosts its effectiveness against stunned enemies. Titanium Alloy is required for these upgrades.

Additional "Find a Present" Rewards

Completing the quest also yields:

• A130: Bomb
• Amber x 4
• 5,000 G
• 800 EXP