NieR: Automata - Location Guide to the Iron Pipe

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• How To Obtain the Iron Pipe in NieR: Automata
• Iron Pipe Stats in NieR: Automata

Weapon damage in NieR: Automata varies with each swing. Upgrading reduces this variance and boosts potential damage.

The Iron Pipe boasts the game's widest damage range but also possesses exceptionally high potential damage. Its effectiveness is unpredictable, but it's a worthwhile acquisition. Here's how to find it:

How To Obtain the Iron Pipe in NieR: Automata

The Iron Pipe is a rare fishing reward found in sewers. Both sewer locations offer the same drop rate; the one near Resistance Camp is more easily accessible.

Fast travel to Resistance Camp and head right towards the Amusement Park. After crossing a small gap, you'll find an open manhole under a highway.

Once inside the sewer, fish in the water. Other junk items, sellable for money, may also be caught. There's no guaranteed method to increase your chances; it may take several attempts. Use your Pod's light to improve visibility underwater.

Another sewer is located en route to the Flooded City.

Iron Pipe Stats 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 early in the game. Upgrade requirements and resulting stats are:

Level Upgrade Requirements Stats 1 N/A Attack: 30-220 Combo: Lt 2 Hv 1 2 Copper Ore - 5 Broken Key - 5 Crystal - 5 Attack: 54-396 Combo: Lt 3 Hv 1 Critical + 3 Iron Ore - 4 Silver Ore - 3 Small Gear - 3 Amber - 2 Attack: 84-616 Combo: Lt 4 Hv 2 Critical + 4 Gold Ore - 2 Small Gear - 5 Large Gear - 3 Machine Arm - 2 Moldavite - 1 Attack: 114-836 Combo: Lt 5 Hv 2 Critical + High Stun