Obtaining Filler Metal in NieR: Automata: A Comprehensive Guide
This guide details the methods for acquiring Filler Metal, a crucial upgrade material in NieR: Automata. Its scarcity necessitates a strategic approach.
Locating Filler Metal:
Filler Metal is a rare drop found within the Factory area. Its spawn location is randomized, making farming it a challenging, RNG-dependent process. The probability of finding it is significantly lower than other items in the area. Accessing the Factory: Hanger fast travel point (unlocked after progressing through the main story) is highly recommended for efficient searching. Note that you may need to unlock this access point repeatedly depending on your story progression.
While movement speed boosts can aid in exploration, consistent Filler Metal farming remains unreliable. The most effective strategy is to thoroughly explore the Factory, collecting all naturally spawning items.
Purchasing Filler Metal:
A more reliable (though expensive) method involves purchasing Filler Metal from the Shopkeeper Machine in the Amusement Park. However, this option only becomes available after completing all three playthroughs and achieving one of the final endings. Using Chapter Select to revisit the Shopkeeper after completing the game will unlock Filler Metal in its inventory, priced at 11,250 G per unit.
Despite the high cost, purchasing Filler Metal provides a far more consistent acquisition method than repeated Factory runs. The Pod upgrades requiring Filler Metal are essential for overcoming the game's late-game challenges, as enemies scale in difficulty. Therefore, investing in Filler Metal is often a worthwhile strategy.
