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NieR: Automata - Discover the Secrets of the Elusive Iron Pipe

Author:Kristen Update:Jan 25,2025

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Weapon damage in NieR: Automata varies with each swing. Upgrading reduces this variation and increases potential damage.

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:

How To Obtain the Iron Pipe in NieR: Automata

The Iron Pipe is a rare fishing reward found in sewers. Both sewers offer equal chances; the one near the Resistance Camp is more accessible. Fast travel to the Resistance Camp, then head right towards the Amusement Park. After crossing a small gap, you'll find an open manhole under a highway.

Descend into the sewer and fish in the water. Several junk items are also obtainable and can be sold. 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. Another sewer is located en route to the Flooded City.

Iron Pipe Statistics in NieR: Automata

The Iron Pipe maintains a wide 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:

Level Upgrade Requirements Stats 1 N/A Attack: 30-220 Combo: Lt 2 Hv 1 2 Copper Ore - 5 Broken Key - 5 Crystal - 5 Attack: 54-396 Combo: Lt 3 Hv 1 Critical + 3 Iron Ore - 4 Silver Ore - 3 Small Gear - 3 Amber - 2 Attack: 84-616 Combo: Lt 4 Hv 2 Critical + 4 Gold Ore - 2 Small Gear - 5 Large Gear - 3 Machine Arm - 2 Moldavite - 1 Attack: 114-836 Combo: Lt 5 Hv 2 Critical + High Stun