In NieR:Automata, short swords boast swift attack speeds and narrow hitboxes, making them versatile weapons for diverse enemy encounters. While weapon upgrades enhance their longevity, numerous powerful weapons, such as the Type-40 sword, offer significant power boosts upon discovery and subsequent upgrades. However, obtaining the Type-40 sword requires completing a specific side quest chain. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Acquiring the Type-40 Sword

The Type-40 sword is the reward for completing the side quest "Find a Present," the culmination of a questline involving Operator 6O. To unlock this quest, you must first complete two preceding quests. This is the sequence:

• Post-Chapter 5: After defeating Adam and Eve in Chapter 5, you'll receive a call from Operator 6O initiating the "Investigating Communications" quest. Complete this immediately as it's easily missed.
• Chapter 6 & 7 Progression: Proceed through the main story, completing Chapter 6 (Forest Castle events) and beginning Chapter 7.
• "Terminal Repairs": After speaking with Pascal and inquiring about A2, explore the city ruins. Operator 6O will contact you again, instructing you to check your inbox at an access point to start the "Terminal Repairs" quest.
• "Find a Present": While returning to the Resistance Camp during Chapter 7, a final call from Operator 6O will reference flowers and direct you to another inbox message. Interact with this message to begin "Find a Present."
• Reward: Upon completing "Find a Present," the Type-40 sword will be delivered to your inbox.

Type-40 Sword Stats and Upgrades

At level 1, the Type-40 sword delivers a 5-hit light attack combo and a 3-hit heavy attack combo. Upgrading it to level 4 increases the light attack combo to 7 hits and enhances its effectiveness against stunned enemies. Titanium Alloy is required for these upgrades.

Additional "Find a Present" Rewards

Completing "Find a Present" also yields:

• A130: Bomb
• Amber x 4
• 5,000 G
• 800 EXP