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

In *NieR: Automata*, small swords are known for their rapid attack speed and focused hitbox, making them versatile weapons against diverse enemies. While weapon upgrades enhance their effectiveness, powerful discoverable weapons, like the Type-40 sword, significantly boost your character's strength. However, obtaining the Type-40 sword requires completing a specific side quest chain, easily missed if you're not paying attention.

Here's how to acquire this valuable weapon:

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

The Type-40 sword is the reward for completing the side quest "Find A Present," the culmination of a questline involving Operator 6O. Unlocking this quest requires completing two preceding quests. Here's a step-by-step guide, including chapter recommendations for using Chapter Select:

1. After defeating Adam and Eve in Chapter 5, you'll receive a call from Operator 6O. This initiates the "Investigating Communications" quest—complete it immediately as it's easily missed.
2. Proceed through Chapter 6 (Forest Castle events) and into Chapter 7.
3. After speaking with Pascal about A2, explore the city ruins. You'll receive another call from Operator 6O, directing you to check your inbox at an access point to start the "Terminal Repairs" quest.
4. While returning to the Resistance Camp during Chapter 7, you'll get a final call from Operator 6O regarding flowers, with another message in your inbox.
5. Interact with this message to begin "Find a Present."
6. Upon completing "Find a Present," the Type-40 sword will be delivered to your in-game inbox.

At level 1, the Type-40 Sword boasts 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 enhances its effectiveness against stunned enemies. You'll need Titanium Alloy for these upgrades.

Additional Rewards for "Find a Present"

Completing "Find a Present" also yields:

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