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Weapon damage in NieR: Automata varies significantly with each swing. Upgrading reduces this damage variance while boosting maximum potential.
While many weapons have tighter damage ranges, the Iron Pipe boasts the game's widest spread, yet also possesses exceptionally high damage potential. It's a gamble, but worth acquiring and testing; here's how:
How To Obtain the Iron Pipe in NieR: Automata
The Iron Pipe is a rare fishing reward found in sewers. Both sewer locations offer equal drop rates; the first is more accessible. Fast travel to the Resistance Camp, then head right towards the Amusement Park. After crossing the small gap, you'll find an open manhole beneath a highway.
Descend into the sewer, enter the water, and begin fishing. Several junk items are also obtainable and can be sold. There's no guaranteed method to increase the drop rate; it may take several attempts or a longer fishing session. Activate your Pod's light to improve visibility in the dark sewer, aiding in the fishing process.
A second 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 relatively early. Upgrade requirements and resulting stats are:
