NieR: Automata's Engine Blade: Location and Stats
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 weapon will feel familiar to Square Enix fans: the Engine Blade, directly from Final Fantasy XV. This guide details its location and basic stats.
Where to Find the Engine Blade
The Engine Blade isn't available early in the game. You'll need to reach the Factory area as 2B, ideally after completing the initial sections. Chapter Select (Chapter 9) provides a quicker route. Begin at the "Factory: Hanger" access point.
Exiting the access point, take the right path (2D camera perspective). You'll pass a fenced area, climb broken stairs, and navigate conveyor belts with crushing presses. Jump to the next cylinder, avoiding spider-like enemies.
Enter the door to your left, climbing stairs while dodging exploding enemies. A railing ends midway; walk towards the camera to trigger a 2D platforming section across more presses (leftward path). The final room contains three chests. The Engine Blade is in the left chest; the right chest is locked. More exploding enemies will appear as you approach.
Engine Blade Stats
- Attack: 160-200
- Combo: Light 5, Heavy 3
This weapon boasts four upgrade levels, culminating in a 7-hit light combo (requires finding the Masamune). Unlike the Iron Pipe, its damage range is tighter, providing more consistent damage output.
