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Weapon & Raw Material FAQ

by: Dedemaru

 

The purpose of the FAQ is to help people upgrade all of their weapons. As you may know, there are three weapon types: One-handed swords, Two-handed swords and Spears. You can upgrade you're weapons at "Two Brothers Weaponry" in the Junk Heap. Each individual weapon upgrade costs 1,000 gold and a large quantity of materials. Some materials are more rare than others. The first half of this guide will tell you all of the material types you'll require and how many of each item. Nier has a lot of random crap in it. I made this guide so people can decide what raw materials to keep, how many, and what to sell for profit. The categories I have each materials listed in do not exist in the game. They were created by me for organization. I will eventually be adding as many item locations as possible. Though most stuff is random, some things can be found in certain places.

 

The second half of this guide will tell you the name of each weapon, the materials needed to upgrade it (and their quantities), and eventually the weapons locations (when I finish the game).

 

NOTE: I'd like to include that words like "mahes", "mahira", etc. increase the item drop rate percentage. With words like those on your primary weapons or magic, you can increase the rate of finding some of these harder to find materials.

 

Please enjoy. Respond with any questions, comments or corrections.

 

Alloys

  • Titanium Alloy (24/Rare)
    Junk Heap: Projectile Drones, P-33 Drones
  • Memory Alloy (8/Rare)
    Junk Heap: P-33 Drones

 

Ores

  • Iron Ore (163)
    Gather Spots, Two Brother's Weaponry (1000G)
  • Copper Ore (88)
    Gather Spots, Two Brother's Weaponry (480G)
  • Silver Ore (121)
    Gather Spots, Two Brother's Weaponry (1500G)
  • Gold Ore (20/Rare)
    Gather Spots

 

Jewels/Gems/Pearls

  • Amber (6/Rare)
    Junk Heap: Boxes, Facade Materials (6000G)
  • Pyrite (14/Rare)
    Barren Temple: Gather Spots, Junk Heap: Boxes
  • Crystal (8/Rare)
    Barren Temple: Gather Spots, Facade Materials (2400G)
  • Moldavite (8/Rare)
    Desert: Gather Spots, Seafront Materials (5000G)
  • Flourite (18/Rare)
    Junk Heap: Boxes, Barren Temple: Gather Spots
  • Meteorite (5/Rare)
    The Aerie/Desert/Barren Temple: Gather Spots
  • Pearl (1)
    Seafront: Gather Spots, Seafront Materials (3000G)
  • Black Pearl (15/Rare)
    Seafront: Gather Spots, Jack Sparrow's Possession

 

Machine Parts

  • Simple Machine (6/Rare)
    Dropped: Most larger Shades
  • Complex Machine (8/Rare)
    Dropped: Most larger Shades
  • Elaborate Machine (5/Rare)
    Dropped: Most larger Shades
  • Machine Oil (5/Rare)
    Junk Heap: Floating Drones
  • Stripped Bolt (10)
    Junk Heap: Projectile Drones, Two Brother's Weaponry (900G)
  • Large Gear (6/Rare)
    Junk Heap: P-33 Drones

 

Jewelry

  • Forlorn Necklace (4/Rare)
    Dropped: Shaman Shades
  • Subdued Bracelet (3/Rare)
    Dropped: Flying Shades
  • Twisted Ring (5/Rare)
    Dropped: Armored Shades, Sword Shades

 

Animal Parts & Natural Ingredients

  • Scorpion Claw (10)
    Dropped: Scorpions
  • Giant Egg (6/Rare)
    Village: Gather Spots
  • Eagle Egg (4/Rare)
    The Aerie: Gather Spots
  • Clay (18)
    Gather Spots, Facade Materials (800G)
  • Natural Rubber (1)
    Southern Plains: Gather Spots, Seafront Materials (700G)

 

Broken Shit

  • Broken Arm (49)
    Junk Heap: Standard Drones, Projectile Drones
  • Broken Saw (4/Rare)
    Dropped: Small Shades
  • Broken Lens (5)
    Junk Heap: Standard Drones, Two Brother's Weaponry (1100G)
  • Broken Battery (5)
    Junk Heap: Floating Drones
  • Broken Antenna (37)
    Junk Heap: Standard Drones, Projectile Drones
  • Broken Pottery (2/Rare)
    Northern Plains/The Aerie: Gather Spots
  • Broken Motor (11)
    Junk Heap: Projectile Drone, Floating Drone
  • Broken Wristwatch (11/Rare)
    Dropped: Shielded Shades, Heavily-Armored Shades
  • Broken Earring (4/Rare)
    Dropped: Shaman Shade

 

Rusted Shit

  • Rusty Kitchen Knife (11/Rare)
    Dropped: Small Sword Shades, Small Axe Shades
  • Rusty Bucket (10)
    Found Fishing
  • Rusted Clump (12)
    Found Fishing

 

Random Shit

  • Dented Metal Bat (21/Rare)
    Dropped: Small Shades
  • Metal Piercing (4/Rare)
    Dropped: Flying Shades, Armored Flying Shades
  • Mysterious Switch (9)
    Junk Heap: Projectile Drones
  • Stopped Clock (3/Rare)
    Dropped: Sword Shades

This concludes the list of necessary materials and quantities. I recommend printing out this list, or making a Word file using it. That'll make things easier to keep track of how much you need of a certain material, etc. It will also help you keep track of what you can sell for profit. Keep in mind, a lot of these items can be found in the Junk Heap. However, the Junk Heap becomes much more profitable in Part II. So if you're spamming the Junk Heap and leaving disappointed, just wait 'till you get to Part II before you lose hope and throw a hissy fit.

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Weapon FAQ

 

Aside from a some of the first weapons in the game, most weapons can either be bought at the Blacksmith, found in a box in a dungeon or given to you by nobility. The most expensive weapon is around 32,000 gold. Not too bad. Here is a list of the games thirty weapons, where to find them and how to upgrade them.

 

NOTE: Most of the weapons can't really be missed. If you forget to pick up a weapon or just flat out miss one, don't fret. Almost all weapons are for sale in the second half of the game. Just look around at the different blacksmiths.

 

ONE-HANDED SWORDS

 

Nameless Blade

Automatically Obtained

Level 2: Automatically Upgraded

Level 3: Titanium Alloy (2)/Stripped Bolt (10)/Broken Arm(3)

Levl 4: Titanium Alloy (2)/Dented Metal Bat/Simple Machine

 

Nirvana Dagger

Lost Shrine (Box)

Level 2: Titanium Alloy/Rusty Kitchen Knife (2)

Level 3: Titanium Alloy/Broken Arm (3)/Gold Ore (2)

Level 4: Titanium Alloy/Mysterious Switch (3)/Pyrite

 

Lily-Leaf Sword

2,400G at Blacksmith

Level 2: Titanium Alloy (3)

Level 3: Titanium Alloy (2)/Broken Antennea (7)/Large Gear

Level 4: Titanium Alloy (2)/Forlorn Necklace (2)/Pyrite

 

Moonrise

Obtained in Southern Plains by saving a guard.

Level 2: Titanium Alloy/Broken Saw

Level 3: Titanium Alloy/Broken Saw/Broken Lens

Level 4: Titanium Alloy/Rusty Kitchen Knife (2)/Pyrite

 

Rebirth

Obtained from the Prince of Facade after Barren Temple

Level 2: Iron Ore (4)/Twisted Ring

Level 3: Iron Ore (10)/Large Gear/Broken Battery

Level 4: Iron Ore (20)/Broken Wristwatch (3)/Amber

 

Earth Wyrm's Claw

8,400G in Facade

Level 2: Iron Ore (8)/Scorpion Claw (10)

Level 3: Iron Ore (8)/Clay (3)/Broken Pottery (2)

Level 4: Iron Ore (10)/Clay (15)/Amber

 

Beastbain

16,800G at Blacksmith

Level 2: Iron Ore (12)/Complex Machine

Level 3: Iron Ore (20)/Complex Machine/Machine Oil

Level 4: Iron Ore (15)/Pyrite (2)/Crystal

 

Blade of Treachery

The Manor (Box)

Level 2: Copper Ore (10)/Simple Machine

Level 3: Copper Ore (15)/Machine Oil (2)/Rusted Clump

Level 4: Copper Ore (20)/Pyrite/Rusted Clump

 

Faith

Obtained from the Mayor of the Forest of Myth

Level 2: Silver Ore (3)/Broken Antennea (30)

Level 3: Silver Ore (5)/Elaborate Machine/Natural Rubber

Level 4: Silver Ore (4)/Moldavite/Titanium Alloy (4)

 

Acient Overlord

Obtained from the King of Facade (Part II)

Level 2: Silver Ore (4)/Broken Motor (10)

Level 3: Silver Ore (6)/Broken Wristwatch (3)/Crystal (2)

Level 4: Silver Ore (5)/Moldavite/Memory Alloy (2)

 

Phoenix Dagger

31,200G in Seafront (Part II)

Level 2: Silver Ore (6)/Giant Egg (2)

Level 3: Silver Ore (6)/Eagle Egg/Broken Egg (2)

Level 4: Silver Ore (6)/Black Pearl (5)/Amber (2)

 

Labyrinth's Whisper

Quest: A Bridge in Peril (Part II)

Level 2: Flourite

Level 3: Flourite (2)

Level 4: Flourite (3)

 

Iron Pipe

Quest: The Magical Stone

Level 2: Dented Metal Bat (5)/Broken Arm (8)

Level 3: Dented Metal Bat (8)/Broken Arm (15)/Rusty Bucket (10)

Level 4: Dented Metal Bat (6)/Broken Arm (20)/Rusted Clump (5)

 

TWO-HANDED SWORDS

Kusanagi

Automatically Aquired (Part II)

Level 2: Iron Ore (10)

Level 3: Iron Ore (18)/Broken Battery (4)/Forlorn Necklace

Level 4: Iron Ore (20)/Broken Earring/Moldavite

 

Axe of Beheading

19,200G The Village & The Aerie (Part II)

Level 2: Copper Ore (10)

Level 3: Copper Ore (15)/Rusty Kitchen Knife (3)/Subdued Bracelet

Level 4: Copper Ore (18)/Stopped Clock (2)/Meteorite

 

Fang of the Twins

Underground Facility (Box, Part II)

Level 2: Silver Ore (3)/Elaborate Machine

Level 3: Silver Ore (5)/Broken Wristwatch (2)/Stopped Clock

Level 4: Silver Ore (10)/Mysterious Switch (3)/Meteorite

 

Vile Axe

21,600G Seafront (Part II)

Level 2: Silver Ore (4)/Simple Machine

Level 3: Silver Ore (8)/Broken Lens (2)/Twisted Ring

Level 4: Silver Ore (12)/Broken Saw (2)/Amber

 

Beastlord

Lost Shrine (Box, Part II)

Level 2: Gold Ore/Complex Machine

Level 3: Gold Ore/Complex Machine/Machine Oil

Level 4: Gold Ore (3)/Amber/Simple Machine (2)

 

Iron Will

Two-Brothers Weaponry (Part II)

Level 2: Memory Alloy

Level 3: Memory Alloy (2)/Rusted Clump (2)/Dented Metal Bat

Level 4: Memory Alloy (3)/Pyrite/Elaborate Machine (2)

 

Phoenix Sword

Shadowlord's Castle (Box, Part II)

Level 2: Gold Ore (2)/Giant Egg (2)

Level 3: Gold Ore (3)/Eagle Egg (2)/Complex Machine

Level 4: Gold Ore (4)/Black Pearl (5)/Moldavite

 

Labyrinth's Song

Quest: Disturbing the Sleep of Kings (Part II)

Level 2: Flourite

Level 3: Flourite (2)

Level 4: Flourite (3)

 

SPEARS

 

Transience

Obtained Automatically (Part II)

Level 2: Iron Ore (2)

Level 3: Iron Ore (2)/Twisted Ring (3)/Metal Piercing

Level 4: Iron Ore (4)/Crystal (2)/Pyrite

 

Spear of the Usurper

21,600G Village & Seafront (Part II)

Level 2: Iron Ore

Level 3: Iron Ore (2)/Large Gear (2)/Subdued Bracelet

Level 4: Iron Ore (5)/Broken Lens (2)/Pyrite

 

The Devil Queen

Lost Shrine (Box,Part II)

Level 2: Iron Ore (5)/Crystal (3)

Level 3: Iron Ore (10)/Metal Piercing (2)/Broken Motor

Level 4: Iron Ore (13)/Metal Piercing/Moldavite

 

Sunrise

21,600G The Aerie (Part II)

Level 2: Silver Ore/Large Gear (2)

Level 3: Silver Ore (2)/Rusty Kitchen Knife (2)/Forlorn Necklace

Level 4: Silver Ore (3)/Subdued Bracelet/Pyrite

 

Beastcurse

Junk Heap (Box/Part II)

Level 2: Silver Ore/Complex Machine

Level 3: Silver Ore (2)/Complex Machine/Machine Oil

Level 4: Silver Ore (3)/Moldavite/Elaborate Machine

 

Captain's Holy Spear

30,000G Facade (Part II)

Level 2: Silver Ore (2)/Broken Wristwatch (2)

Level 3: Silver Ore (4)/Mysterious Switch (3)/Broken Earring

Level 4: Silver Ore (4)/Moldavite/Complex Machine

 

Dragoon Lance

Shadowlord's Castle (Box, Part II)

Level 2: Silver Ore (3)/Pyrite

Level 3: Silver Ore (4)/Pyrite (3)/Pearl

Level 4: Silver Ore (5)/Meteorite (3)/Simple Machine

 

Phoenix Spear

32,400G Facade (Part II)

Level 2: Gold Ore/Giant Egg (2)

Level 3: Gold Ore (2)/Eagle Egg/Broken Wristwatch

Level 4: Gold Ore (3)/Black Pearl (5)/Moldavite

 

Labyrinth's Shout

Quest: The Damaged Map (Part II)

Level 2: Flourite

Level 3: Flourite (2)

Level 4: Flourite (3)

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awesome work! its too bad more people aren't showing their appreciation... but i definitely wish i had this information before i started the game.

 

not that it's required, but a weapon faq might also include the location of the weapons (probably the most requested piece of information at this point). if you need help i can probably help you piece together information from a few other forums until a complete list is gathered.

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also, if "man of means" is still needed itd be easiest to:

-collect all materials/cash needed for upgrades

-make a save file

-buy/upgrade all weapons

-when achievements pop immediately load dashboard

-load save file, sell all materials towards man of means

 

alot of those materials such as crystal, some alloys, pearls etc are worth quite a bit of money to just use up.

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well...you could gather all the resources first.

 

the man of means achievement takes about 3-4 hours max doing my method, where as getting the all weapons upgraded achievement will take at least 20, if not much more (depending how lucky you are).

 

that being said, i think most people would get man of means and then decide if they are up to getting the final weapon upgrade achievements, not the other way around.

 

your idea works great should help people that know they are going for 1k, but its a little harder to pull of realistically imo.

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Yo, Jack Sparrow only has one Black Pearl. I need 14 more

 

BTW, I made an excel sheet of the items needed and the quantity. I dunno how to upload it, I don't think it's needed though, anyone can make it fairly quickly. It helps in determining how many of each item you need remaining, and the cost needed (if bought from the shops).

 

I'm thinking of just obtaining all the materials, save, and upgrade them all at once, and then reload the save. You never know what items you may need for the DLC.

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Great information! It really has helped a lot. I have a couple questions though.

 

I'm trying to get the Labyrinth's Whisper and the Labyrinth's Song, but I'm having a bit of trouble with them. Where do you get the quest "A Bridge in Peril" for the Whisper? Also, is the "Disturbing the Sleep of Kings" quest only available after completing the Facade section in Part II? I've been trying to track these down, but they are not to be found! Thanks for any help given!

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Great information! It really has helped a lot. I have a couple questions though.

 

I'm trying to get the Labyrinth's Whisper and the Labyrinth's Song, but I'm having a bit of trouble with them. Where do you get the quest "A Bridge in Peril" for the Whisper? Also, is the "Disturbing the Sleep of Kings" quest only available after completing the Facade section in Part II? I've been trying to track these down, but they are not to be found! Thanks for any help given!

 

You'll have access to the "A Bridge in Peril" quest once you grab the stone fragment from the Lost Shrine. Back in the Village, the guard at the Northern Plains' gate has the mission for you. It's an easy task. A boss shade is hiding out in the Northern Plains. Take him down and he'll drop both the Labyrinth's Whisper and the word "Ashurka", which gives you a +8% Physical Defense and the magic Weaken. However, he isn't always out there. You have to keep checking until you finally encounter him. It's completely random. I suggest checking as much as possible. You won't know until you enter the Northern Plains and make your way towards the bridge to cross over the ravine. Once you come close to it, a boss meter should appear. If that doesn't happen, leave and try again.

 

The Labyrinth's Song comes from the King of Facade. After you get the final stone fragment and complete the key to the Shadowlord's castle, return to Facade (The final stone shard will require you to go to Facade, so you won't be far from there when you do retrieve the key). Walk into Facade and turn around. One of the guards wants you to take care of some thieves in the Barren Temple. Accept the quest "A Shade Entombed", and make your way there. It seems some shades have been released into the temple. Fight your way through all of the rooms again and complete some more god damn trials (though easier ones). Once you get to a long hallway with a boss, fight him (he'll drop "Paho", +8% Attack Power) and walk to a thieves body in the background to teleport out of the temple. Return and speak with the King. He'll give you the "Disturbing the Sleep of Kings" quest. Return to Barren Temple and clear out any remaining shades. It won't be a problem at all. When you defeat the final, big shade in the temple, you'll be transported back to Facade and will receive the Labyrinth's Song and the word "Konkarr", which gives you +20% Magic Defense.

 

I'd like to point out that these two Facade quests are a great way to obtain some simple machines, complex machines, and elaborate machines. As is the quest for the Labyrinth's Shout, "The Damaged Map"

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Thanks PeRFeCK and knightdedede. I suppose I should have looked around after finishing the Facade section on Part II, but the ending was right there! It compelled me to continue! Somehow I also always missed that guard too for the "A Bridge in Peril" quest. I guess since I always came from the library and jumped down the cliff, I was always near the gate and never near the guard. Ah well, heh. Thanks again!

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Your guide says you need 20 Gold Ores but I had 20 and when upgrading I was short some about 2 so maybe its 22 Gold Ores? Or I've gone doolally with all the item grinding D:<

 

Is it possible a quest required 2 gold ore and you lost it then?

 

Shaman shades are those armourless tall skinny ones that seem to have hips and to cool gestures when firing magic right? xD

 

Never heard them called that but yes, there are 4 of them in the northern plains.

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Ok I have just tested a method for power farming Memory Alloy. I can say it WORKS like a damn charm.

 

I farmed them for about 6 hours after you get to the VERY end of the game before the end of no return.

 

You will get more Titanium than Memory.

 

But remember that part in the story where you HAD to get Memory?

 

Well the roles here are reversed, the game will drop more Memory over Titanium.

 

Oh boy i'm glad I farmed for 6 hours >!<!>!<!

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