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NieR: Automata offers a diverse arsenal, from quirky choices like the Iron Pipe to powerful options such as the Type-40 Blade. Many weapons are unique to the game, but one weapon will feel familiar to Square Enix fans.

Noctis's Engine Blade, straight from Final Fantasy XV, is obtainable during your first playthrough. Here's how to locate it and its base stats.

Where To Find the Engine Blade in NieR: Automata

The Engine Blade is hidden within the factory, but not accessible during the game's opening. You'll need to revisit the area as 2B. Chapter Select (Chapter 9) provides a quicker route. Begin at the Factory: Hanger access point.

Exiting the access point, follow the right path (2D camera perspective). Pass a fenced area, climb the broken stairs, and navigate the conveyor belts. Avoid the crushing presses on the second belt. Jump to the cylinder with two spider-like enemies.

Enter the door to the left, ascending more stairs while dodging exploding enemies. A railing ends midway, and the platform extends towards the camera. Shift the camera angle to trigger a 2D platforming segment; traverse the presses to the left. The final room contains three chests: the Engine Blade is in the left chest.

Beware of additional exploding enemies dropping from the ceiling as you approach.

Engine Blade Stats in NieR: Automata

• Attack: 160-200
• Combo: Light 5, Heavy 3

This weapon allows four upgrades, ultimately reaching a light combo of 7 hits (requires finding Masamune). Unlike the Iron Pipe, it boasts a tighter damage range, providing more predictable damage output.