NieR: Automata Pristine Screw Locations

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• Where To Get Pristine Screws In NieR: Automata

• Which Method Is Better?

Acquiring certain crafting materials in NieR: Automata can be a real challenge. Pristine Screws are a prime example; while not visually distinct, their rarity makes them significantly harder to obtain than other resources. While you can purchase them from Emil, his inventory fluctuates, and hunting them directly from machines often proves more efficient and cost-effective. Let's explore two farming methods.

Where To Get Pristine Screws In NieR: Automata

Goliath-Bipeds, the largest non-boss machines, drop screws, including the elusive Pristine Screw. Higher-level Goliath-Bipeds yield a better chance of a Pristine Screw drop, making early-game farming practically fruitless.

Several locations reliably spawn Goliath-Bipeds. The pit where you first encounter Adam is a good starting point, also offering opportunities to farm Machine Arms. However, the Goliath-Bipeds here are only around level 30, resulting in a low Pristine Screw drop rate. The advantage is their constant respawn, allowing for rapid farming despite the low drop rate.

Alternatively, during your third playthrough, fast travel to the Forest Castle: Front access point. Two level 49 Goliath-Bipeds guard the entrance, offering a significantly higher Pristine Screw drop chance. The drawback: they don't respawn. To continue farming, you'll need to fast travel to a distant location and then return.

Both methods benefit from using a drop-rate up plug-in chip to boost your chances.

Which Method Is Better?

The optimal method depends on two key factors: your game's loading times and your patience.

Farming Pristine Screws is inherently time-consuming. The Forest method, while boasting a higher drop rate, involves frequent loading screens, minimizing actual gameplay. If loading times don't bother you, this is the more efficient route. If you prefer continuous gameplay and want to farm other materials simultaneously, the pit method provides consistent action, material drops, and XP.