Effortless Farming Guide
Certain crafting components in NieR: Automata prove exceptionally elusive compared to common resources. While not visually distinct through coloration or sheen, rare materials like Pristine Screws demand deliberate effort to acquire.
Although Emil occasionally stocks Pristine Screws, his rotating inventory makes machine hunting a more consistent—and economical—alternative. Below we outline efficient farming techniques.
Reliable Sources For Pristine Screws
Goliath-Bipeds, the largest standard enemy machines, exclusively drop screws—with Pristine Screws being their rarest loot. Higher-level variants improve drop chances, practically eliminating early-game acquisition.
Two prime farming locations exist:
- Adam's Pit - The initial encounter arena respawns level ~30 Goliath-Bipeds indefinitely, though their modest level suppresses drop rates. This spot simultaneously yields Machine Arms efficiently.
- Forest Castle Entrance - During Route C, two level 49 Goliath-Bipeds patrol this area. Their elevated level boosts Pristine Screw odds, but require resetting via distant fast-travel since they don't respawn naturally.
Equipping Drop Rate Boost chips marginally improves outcomes at both sites.
Optimizing Your Farming Strategy
Effectiveness hinges on two considerations:
- System load times
- Personal tolerance for repetition
Forest farming delivers better yields but involves frequent loading screens. Adam's Pit offers continuous combat ideal for multi-resource farming and experience gains alongside screw collection. Choose based on whether you prioritize efficiency or engagement.
Drop rates remain notoriously low—persistence is essential regardless of method.
