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

In NieR: Automata, small swords offer a fast attack speed and compact hitbox, making them versatile weapons. While weapon upgrades enhance their effectiveness, powerful discoverable weapons like the Type-40 sword provide significant boosts. This guide details how to obtain this often-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 series involving Operator 6O. Unlocking this requires completing two preceding quests. Here's the step-by-step process, including chapter selection points:

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.
2. Proceed through Chapter 6 (Forest Castle) and into Chapter 7.
3. After speaking with Pascal about A2, explore the city ruins until you receive another call from Operator 6O. This leads to the "Terminal Repairs" quest, accessed via a message at an access point.
4. While returning to the Resistance Camp during Chapter 7, a final call from Operator 6O will initiate the "Find a Present" quest via an inbox message.
5. Complete "Find a Present" to receive the Type-40 Sword in your inbox.

Type-40 Sword Stats and Upgrades

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