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Acquiring certain crafting materials in NieR: Automata proves significantly more challenging than others. While not visually distinct, some resources, like the Pristine Screw, are exceptionally rare.
Although purchasable from Emil, his stock fluctuates, making direct farming 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 screws, with Pristine Screws being the rarest. Higher-level Goliath-Bipeds yield a better chance of obtaining them; early-game acquisition is practically 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 drop 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 higher Pristine Screw drop chance. However, they don't respawn; you'll need to repeatedly fast-travel to a distant location and back.
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:
- Your patience level:
Farming Pristine Screws is inherently time-consuming. The Forest method, while offering a better drop rate, involves frequent loading screens, minimizing actual gameplay. If this isn't a concern, choose the Forest method. If you prefer continuous gameplay and simultaneous material/XP farming, the pit offers consistent action and rewards.
