Weapon damage in NieR: Automata varies with each swing. Upgrading reduces this damage variance while boosting potential damage per swing.
The Iron Pipe boasts the game's widest damage range but also possesses exceptionally high potential damage. Its effectiveness is unpredictable, but it's a worthwhile acquisition. Here's how to find it:
The Iron Pipe is a rare fishing reward found in sewers. Both sewer locations offer equal drop rates; the first is most easily accessible.
Fast travel to the Resistance Camp and head right towards the Amusement Park. After crossing a small gap, you'll find an open manhole beneath a highway.
Once inside the sewer, fish in the water. Other junk items, sellable for money, may also be caught. There's no guaranteed method; obtaining the Iron Pipe may take several attempts. Use your Pod's light to improve visibility in the dark sewer.
A second sewer is located en route to the Flooded City.
The Iron Pipe maintains a significant damage range regardless of upgrade level. However, successful hits can yield some of the game's highest damage outputs, and it's obtainable early in the game. Upgrade requirements and resulting stats are:
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