Nier: Automata: Pristine Screws Acquisition Guide

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

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

Although purchasable from Emil, his stock fluctuates, making direct acquisition from machines a potentially faster and cheaper alternative. Below are two farming strategies for Pristine Screws.

Where To Find Pristine Screws in NieR: Automata

Goliath-Bipeds, the largest non-boss machines, drop screws. Pristine Screws are the rarest type, with drop rates significantly increasing alongside enemy level. 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 low Pristine Screw drop rate. The advantage is their constant respawn, allowing for rapid farming despite the low 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, these do not 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 Most 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 boasting a higher drop rate, involves frequent loading screens, minimizing actual gameplay. Choose this if load times are negligible. The pit method provides continuous gameplay, additional materials, and XP, making it preferable for players prioritizing consistent action over maximized drop rates.