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NieR: Automata's world extends beyond the Android-Machine conflict, offering peaceful pursuits like fishing. This optional activity can be skipped entirely, but it provides a low-risk method for acquiring rare items and quick cash. Unlike combat, fishing doesn't require resource expenditure.
Here's a guide to fishing in NieR: Automata and utilizing your catches:
How To Fish In NieR: Automata
Fishing is possible in almost any body of water, even shallow areas. Stand still in the water; a fishing prompt will appear above your character. Hold the button to initiate fishing and cast your Pod. Fishing uses a single button:
- O on PlayStation
- B on Xbox
- Enter on PC
After casting, wait for the Pod to be fully submerged with an audible "plop." Quickly press the reel-in button. Reaction time is crucial; a delayed response results in a lost catch. You can cast repeatedly without limitations. A plug-in chip can be acquired to display a fishing icon when near fishable water.
Rewards For Fishing In NieR: Automata
Most fish and junk items obtained through fishing are valuable, offering a safe and efficient early-game money-making strategy, particularly for expanding plug-in chip capacity. Sewers present a chance to acquire the Iron Pipe, a potentially powerful weapon depending on your luck.
