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Weapon damage in NieR: Automata varies with each swing. Upgrading reduces this damage variation and boosts potential damage output.
While many weapons have tighter damage ranges, the Iron Pipe boasts the game's widest spread, yet also possesses exceptionally high potential damage. Its effectiveness is unpredictable, but it's definitely worth acquiring and testing. Here's how:
How To Obtain the Iron Pipe in NieR: Automata
The Iron Pipe is a rare fishing reward found in sewers. Both sewers offer equal chances of obtaining it, with the first being more accessible. Fast travel to the Resistance Camp, then head right towards the Amusement Park. After crossing a small gap, you'll find an open manhole beneath a highway.
Descend into the sewer, enter the water, and begin fishing. Besides the Iron Pipe, you'll find other sellable junk. There's no guaranteed method to increase your chances; it might take only a few casts or several minutes. Use your Pod's light to improve visibility in the dark sewer, aiding in spotting underwater items.
A second sewer is located 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, and it's obtainable early in the game. Upgrade requirements and resulting stats are:
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