In NieR: Automata, resource scarcity varies greatly. While some materials are plentiful, the sheer number needed for extensive weapon upgrades can quickly become overwhelming. Dented Plates, a commonly required material, often demand multiple units per upgrade. Fortunately, efficient farming methods exist to amass the quantities needed.

Farming Dented Plates in NieR: Automata

Dented Plates are frequently dropped by these machine enemies:

• Small Biped (All Variants)
• Small Flyer (All Variants)
• Small Sphere (All Variants)

These basic enemies are ubiquitous throughout the game. However, relying solely on respawning enemies via fast travel isn't the most efficient strategy. The optimal location for farming Dented Plates is the arena where you first encounter Adam during the main storyline.

Fast travel to the Desert: Housing Complex access point. Venture deeper into the ruins and descend into the pit. Here, machines continuously respawn, with numerous Small Bipeds comprising the majority of enemies. While their level may vary depending on your game progress, they offer a decent Dented Plate drop rate. This location is also beneficial for farming Titanium Alloy.

Alternatively, the Forest Kingdom offers numerous groups of spear-wielding Bipeds. These groups typically yield at least one Dented Plate per encounter. Exploring the Forest Kingdom also provides opportunities to gather Beast Hide. Higher-level Bipeds have a significantly increased Dented Plate drop rate, so progressing through the story increases both enemy density and the quality of loot.

Consider equipping drop-rate enhancing plug-in chips to further boost your yield. Remember, losing these chips upon death is permanent, so prioritize survival.