NieR: Automata - Fishing Guide

NieR: Automata Fishing Guide: Reel in Rewards and Riches

NieR: Automata offers more than just android-machine warfare. Explore a less violent side with fishing, a completely optional yet rewarding activity. While it won't boost your combat level, fishing provides a surprisingly efficient way to acquire rare items and quickly amass gil without the resource expenditure of combat.

How to Fish in NieR: Automata

Fishing is accessible whenever you're standing in any body of water, even shallow puddles! Simply stand still in the water; a fishing prompt will appear above your character. Hold the designated button to initiate fishing:

• PlayStation: O button
• Xbox: B button
• PC: Enter key

Once your Pod is cast, wait for a distinct "plop" sound indicating a bite. Don't reel in prematurely! The Pod must be fully submerged. Quickly press the reel-in button; you've only got a second to react before your catch escapes. Cast and recast as much as you like – there are no limitations.

A helpful plug-in chip displays a fishing icon in the top-right corner when you're near fishable waters.

Rewards from Fishing

The fish and junk items you catch are valuable commodities. Selling them is a safe and rapid method for early-game wealth accumulation, particularly beneficial for expanding your plug-in chip capacity. Fishing in sewers presents a chance to obtain the Iron Pipe, a potentially powerful weapon depending on your luck.