NieR: Automata - Where To Get Pristine Screws

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• Where To Find Pristine Screws in NieR: Automata
• Which Farming Method Is More Efficient?

Acquiring certain crafting materials in NieR: Automata proves significantly more challenging than others. While not visually indicated, some resources, such as Pristine Screws, are exceptionally rare.

Although purchasable from Emil, his inventory fluctuates, making direct acquisition from machines a potentially faster and cheaper alternative. Here are two farming strategies:

Where To Find Pristine Screws in NieR: Automata

Goliath-Bipeds, the largest non-boss machines, drop various screws, with Pristine Screws being the rarest. Higher-level Goliath-Bipeds yield a higher drop rate, making early-game acquisition nearly impossible.

Several locations reliably spawn Goliath-Bipeds. The pit where Adam is first encountered is one such spot, also ideal for farming Machine Arms. However, the Goliath-Bipeds here are around level 30, resulting in a lower Pristine Screw drop rate. The advantage is their constant respawn, allowing for rapid farming despite the lower rate.

Alternatively, during the third playthrough, fast-travel to the Forest Castle: Front access point. Two level 49 Goliath-Bipeds guard the entrance, offering a better drop chance. However, they don't respawn; you must fast-travel to a distant location and return to repeat the process.

Both methods benefit from using a drop-rate increasing plug-in chip.

Which Farming Method Is More Efficient?

The optimal method depends on two key factors:

• Game and system load times:
• Player patience:

Farming Pristine Screws is inherently time-consuming. The Forest method, while offering a higher drop rate, involves frequent loading screens, minimizing actual gameplay. If this isn't a concern, choose the Forest method. If consistent gameplay and simultaneous material/XP farming are preferred, the pit offers continuous action.