Obtaining Filler Metal in NieR: Automata: A Comprehensive Guide
This guide details the two methods for acquiring Filler Metal, a crucial upgrade material in NieR: Automata. One method involves a challenging search within the game's world, while the other offers a more reliable (though expensive) purchase option.
Method 1: Finding Filler Metal in the Factory
Filler Metal is a rare, randomly spawning item located deep within the Factory area. Its spawn location varies with each playthrough, making it a challenging item to farm. The probability of finding Filler Metal is significantly lower than other items in the same area.
To maximize your chances:
- Utilize Fast Travel: After progressing through the main story, unlock the "Factory: Hanger" access point for convenient fast travel. This provides a strategic starting point deep within the Factory.
- Repeat Exploration: Repeatedly exploring the Factory, collecting all naturally spawning items, is the most effective (though time-consuming) method. Movement speed boosts can slightly improve efficiency, but reliable farming remains impossible.
Method 2: Purchasing Filler Metal in the Amusement Park
A more reliable, albeit costly, 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 obtaining one of the final endings. Accessing the Shopkeeper via Chapter Select will reveal the updated inventory, with Filler Metal priced at 11,250 G each.
While expensive, this method offers a guaranteed supply of Filler Metal, eliminating the RNG element inherent in the Factory method. Considering the necessity of Pod upgrades requiring Filler Metal to overcome high-level enemies, this may be the more practical approach for players with sufficient Gil.
