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

In Nier: Automata, short swords boast rapid attack speeds and narrow hitboxes, making them versatile weapons against diverse enemies. While weapon upgrades enhance their longevity, powerful, upgradable finds like the Type-40 sword significantly boost character strength. However, this sword is easily missed; here's how to obtain it.

Obtaining 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 it requires completing two preceding side quests. Here's a step-by-step guide, including chapter selection points:

1. After defeating Adam and Eve in Chapter 5, you'll receive a call from Operator 6O initiating the "Investigating Communications" quest. Complete this immediately as it's easily missed.
2. Advance the main story through Chapter 6 (Forest Castle events) and into Chapter 7.
3. After speaking with Pascal about A2, explore the city ruins to trigger another call from Operator 6O, directing you to an access point to begin "Terminal Repairs."
4. While returning to the Resistance Camp during Chapter 7, a final call from Operator 6O will mention flowers and a new message in your inbox.
5. Interact with this message to start "Find a Present."
6. Upon completion of "Find a Present," the Type-40 sword will be delivered to your inbox.

The Type-40 sword's base stats (level 1) include a 5-hit light attack combo and a 3-hit heavy attack combo. Upgrade it to level 4 using Titanium Alloy to increase its light attack combo to 7 hits and enhance its enemy stunning capabilities.

Additional "Find a Present" Rewards

Completing "Find a Present" also yields:

• A130: Bomb
• 4 Amber
• 5,000 Gil
• 800 EXP