All Game Items Guide for NieR: Automata

This guide categorizes every significant item in NieR: Automata, including weapons, Pods, Pod Programs, plug-in chips, consumables, currencies, key items, quest items, materials, and collectibles. Note that there is no armor equipment; defensive and utility bonuses come entirely from plug-in chips.

Weapons

NieR: Automata features four weapon types: Small Swords, Large Swords, Spears, and Combat Bracers. Each weapon can be upgraded to level 4 (max) using materials and money. Upgrading increases attack power and unlocks new weapon stories. Some weapons are exclusive to certain characters or playthroughs.

Small Swords (One-Handed)

Large Swords (Two-Handed)

Spears (Polearms)

Combat Bracers (Fist Weapons)

Pods

Pods are floating companion units that provide fire support, hacking assistance, and can be upgraded. Each pod has a unique ranged attack and can be equipped with a Pod Program. You can have up to three pods active at once (one per character).

Pod Programs

Pod Programs are special abilities that can be equipped to any pod. They consume energy and have cooldowns. Some are obtained via quests, others from chests or machines.

Plug-in Chips

Plug-in chips are the only form of character customization in NieR: Automata. They modify stats, add abilities, and occupy memory slots. Chips come in different grades (low, mid, high; white, blue, purple, gold) and can be fused to increase their capacity efficiency.

Chip Types

Notable Chips

• OS Chip: Cannot be removed; without it the character dies. Always keep it equipped.


• Shockwave: Adds a ranged shockwave to melee attacks; highly recommended.


• Auto-Heal: Automatically restores health out of combat; great for exploration.


• Evade Range Up: Increases dodge distance; essential for avoiding damage.


• Anti-Chain Death: Prevents instant death combos; useful in higher difficulties.


• Counter: Automatically parries incoming attacks when timed right.

Chip Locations

Chips are dropped by enemies, found in chests, purchased from vendors, or obtained as quest rewards. Higher grade chips appear in later routes. Vendors at the Resistance Camp, Amusement Park, and Pascal's Village sell basic chips. The best chips are farmed from golden machines or high-level enemies in post-game.

Consumables

Consumable items are used from the item menu or assigned to quick slots. They include healing, revive, buff, and utility items.

Currencies

Key Items

Key items are essential for progression, quests, or unlocking content. They cannot be discarded.

Materials

Materials are used for weapon upgrades and chip fusion. Common materials can also be sold for G.

Collectibles

Archives (Documents/Emails)

Scattered throughout the world, these provide lore, side stories, and sometimes lead to quests. There are 115 archives total. Some are found in chests, others dropped by enemies or given as quest rewards. Collecting all unlocks a trophy/achievement.

Fish

There are 20 fish species. Each can be caught at specific locations with specific bait. Fish can be sold or traded for rare items at the Fishing Vendor in the Amusement Park.

Pod Programs (see above)

All 10 programs (including DLC) are collectible.

Weapons (see above)

Collecting all weapons is required for a trophy.

Plug-in Chips (see above)

Complete the chip catalogue for an achievement.

Important Synergies & Upgrades

• Weapon Upgrade Path: Focus on upgrading one weapon per type to level 4 early; materials are scarce. Prioritize weapons with special effects (e.g., Spirit's Whisper for healing).


• Chip Fusion: Combine two identical chips to get a higher-capacity version. Use chips with + sign to reduce memory cost.


• Pod Programs: Combine with specific pods for synergy: e.g., Pod B (slow fire) + Hammer for heavy burst; Pod G (sniper) + Laser for precise damage.


• Attack + Shockwave: Essential combo for melee characters; makes short work of groups.


• Auto-Heal + HP Up: Great for survival in higher difficulties.


• 9S Hacking: Equip Hacking Speed Up and Virus Resistance chips to dominate machine battles.


• A2 Berserk Mode: Use Attack Up and Defense Up consumables, plus chips that boost damage at low HP, for maximum berserk efficiency.




Notes




• There is no armor equipment in NieR: Automata. All defensive benefits come from plug-in chips. Equip chips wisely based on your playstyle.


• Some items are exclusive to specific routes (A, B, C, D, E). Make sure to explore thoroughly in each playthrough.


• DLC items (like the 3C3C1D119440927 colosseum weapons) are only available after purchasing the DLC and completing the colosseum challenges.


• Save often before attempting rare item farming; drop rates can be low.

This guide covers all major item categories. For specific farming routes or optimization, refer to dedicated farming guides.