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Weapon damage in NieR: Automata varies with each swing. Upgrades reduce damage variance and increase potential damage per swing.
The Iron Pipe boasts the game's widest damage range but also possesses exceptionally high potential damage. Its effectiveness is unpredictable, but it's a worthwhile acquisition. Here's how to find it:
How To Obtain the Iron Pipe in NieR: Automata
The Iron Pipe is a rare fishing reward found in sewers. Both sewers offer equal chances; the one near Resistance Camp is most accessible. Fast travel to the camp, then head right towards the Amusement Park. After crossing the small gap, you'll find an open manhole beneath a highway.
Descend into the sewer, enter the water, and begin fishing. Several junk items are also available, which can be sold. There's no guaranteed method; obtaining the pipe may take seconds or several minutes. Use your pod's light to improve visibility in the dark sewer.
Another sewer is located en route to the Flooded City.
Iron Pipe Statistics in NieR: Automata
The Iron Pipe maintains a wide damage range regardless of upgrades. However, successful hits can yield some of the game's highest damage outputs, making it a valuable early-game weapon. Upgrade requirements and resulting stats are as follows: