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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. Below are two farming strategies for Pristine Screws.
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 location, 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, ensuring consistent farming.
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 rate. 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 More Efficient?
The optimal method depends on two key factors:
- Game and system loading times:
- Player patience:
Farming Pristine Screws is time-consuming. While the Forest method offers a higher drop rate, it involves frequent loading screens, minimizing actual gameplay. Choose this method if loading times are negligible. If continuous gameplay and simultaneous farming of other materials are preferred, the pit offers consistent action, resource acquisition, and XP gain.
