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NieR: Automata offers a diverse arsenal, from quirky choices like the Iron Pipe to powerful options such as the Type-40 Blade. Many weapons are unique to the game, but one stands out for fans of Square Enix titles: Noctis's Engine Blade from Final Fantasy XV. This guide details its location and key stats, accessible during your first playthrough.
Where To Find The Engine Blade In NieR: Automata
The Engine Blade is located within the factory area, but not during the game's opening sequence. You'll need to progress the story until you return as 2B. Alternatively, utilize Chapter Select and jump directly to Chapter 9 for quicker access. Begin at the Factory: Hanger access point.
Exiting the access point room, follow the right path (a 2D camera perspective will be activated). You'll pass a fenced area before ascending some broken stairs and boarding a conveyor belt with crates. The next conveyor belt features dangerous presses; carefully navigate to reach the next cylinder area, where spider-like enemies will appear.
Enter the door to your left, climbing more stairs while dodging exploding enemies. Midway, the railing ends, and the platform extends toward the camera. Moving forward shifts the camera angle, initiating another 2D platforming section. Jump across the presses, following the left path. The final room contains three chests. The Engine Blade is in the leftmost chest; a locked chest is on the right.
Note: More exploding enemies will descend from the ceiling as you approach the chest.
Engine Blade Stats In NieR: Automata
- Attack Power: 160-200
- Combo: Light 5, Heavy 3
This weapon allows four upgrades, eventually reaching a light combo of 7 attacks (requires obtaining the Masamune). Unlike the Iron Pipe's unpredictable damage, the Engine Blade offers more consistent damage output.
