Filler Metal Locations Revealed in 'NieR: Automata'

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• Where To Find Filler Metal in NieR: Automata
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Acquiring certain upgrade materials in NieR: Automata proves more challenging than others. Many drop from defeated enemies, but some only appear randomly in the game world. These naturally spawning items are subject to random generation, adding an element of chance to farming them.

Filler Metal is one such material, obtainable early in the game through overworld exploration, though it requires significant effort. Alternatively, late-game players can purchase it, albeit at a high cost. This may be a more efficient strategy if you have sufficient funds.

Where To Find Filler Metal in NieR: Automata

Filler Metal is a rare drop from item spawns deep within the Factory. Its location varies with each playthrough, and its spawn rate is lower than other items. After returning to the Factory during the main storyline, you can unlock the Factory: Hanger access point for faster travel. This serves as an optimal starting point for searching the Factory.

Depending on your story progression, you might need to unlock the Factory: Hanger access point again.

While increased movement speed can aid the farming process, reliably farming Filler Metal remains impossible. Your best approach is to thoroughly explore the Factory, collecting all naturally spawned items. However, purchasing it directly is the most efficient method for obtaining a large quantity.

Where To Purchase Filler Metal in NieR: Automata

Filler Metal is exclusively sold by the Shopkeeper Machine in the Amusement Park, but only after completing one of the game's final endings (requiring all three playthroughs). Accessing this Shopkeeper via Chapter Select after completing the game will unlock its updated inventory, offering Filler Metal at 11,250 G per unit.

Despite the high cost, this is far more reliable than repeatedly scouring the Factory. The Pod upgrades requiring Filler Metal are crucial for game completion, as enemies scale in level.