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Weapon damage in NieR: Automata varies significantly with each swing. Upgrading reduces this damage variance while boosting potential damage per swing.
The Iron Pipe boasts the game's widest damage range but also possesses exceptionally high potential damage. Its effectiveness is unpredictable, but its unique properties make it worthwhile to acquire. 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 easily accessible. Fast travel to the Resistance Camp and head right towards the Amusement Park. After crossing a small gap, you'll find an open manhole under a highway.
Descend into the sewer and fish in the water. Several junk items, sellable for currency, may also be caught. There's no guaranteed method to increase the Iron Pipe's drop rate; it may take several attempts. Use your Pod's light to improve visibility in the dark sewer, aiding in the fishing process. A second sewer location exists 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, making it a valuable early-game weapon. Upgrade requirements and resulting stats are as follows:
