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The difference between utilizing a proper plug-in chip setup inNier Automataand completely ignoring it is night and day. This mechanic is something allNier Automataplayers should take the time to explore. If they’ve collectedthe game’s best chips, they can make 2B or 9S as powerful as they can be.
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WhileNier Automatais not a hard game by any means, there are still a couple of bosses that can give players a difficult challenge. With a proper chip setup, these bosses too can be dealt with swiftly. These chips are how builds are formed in thisawesome JRPG. Players can either use an offensive-first approach, a defensive chip setup, or a setup that prioritizes hacking.
Melee-Focused Chip Setup
2B, 9S, andA2 are characters that players later play asand are all suited to use a melee-focused chip setup. This is for players who want to make the best out of thegame’s most powerful melee weapons.
Cost
OS Chip
An android’s central system. Removing this will result in death and triggers ending T.
2
Shows the HP and level of enemies.
Weapon Attack Up +8
Increases weapon attack by 100%. This is the max attack bonus players can receive.
21
Critical Up +8
Increase critical hit rate by 30%. This is the max percentage players can receive for critical hit rate.
Counter +7
Gives players the ability to counterattack that deals 200% of the incoming damage.
17
14
9
6
Total Storage Used:
127
This chip build accounts for melee damage and compensates for lack of HP and defense. The Offensive Heal in particular helps the player avoid running out of health since they’ll simply keep replenishing it when they attack. The Overclock and Evasive System chips also make playing strictly as a melee attacker easier.
Ranged-Focused Chip Setup
This chip build is suited for any character. This is for players who prefer to attack enemies from afar with the help of the Pods andPod Programs.
Shows the skill gauge and the cooldown of Pod Programs.
Increase the damage to projectiles and Pod-based attacks by 100%.
Auto-Heal +8
Restores 18% of health per second if no damage has been received for four seconds.
Evasive System
Time slows down whenever the player is near an enemy projectile.
121
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This chip build doesn’t only prioritize range damage but also mobility, cooldown, and health regeneration. The Shock Wave chip allows players to use melee attacks and damage opponents while still distant from the enemy. There are seven plug-in chip slots remaining in this build. Players can use other chips of their choosing to fill this in.
Defense-Focused Chip Setup
There are a lot of players who prefer to opt for a defense-focused build. This build allows them to tank damages and simply focus on attacking without relying too much on dodges. This chip build is for those players.
Damage Absorb +6
There’s a 35% chance players will recover 100% of damage received to HP when attacked.
Players can most definitely last throughout the game with just this chip build. Their damage output may not be mind-blowing, but they’ll withstand attacks and recover HP at the same time on a constant basis.
Balanced Chip Setup
MostNier Automataplayers will most likely choose to use a balanced build. This makes playthroughs consistent whether they’replaying as 2B, 9S, or A2. A lot of players will want to have a decent damage output while also being able to withstand attacks.
115
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This plug-in chip build considers everything from melee and ranged attack damage to melee and ranged defense. The total chip storage used is only 115, which means there are 13 slots left for the player to use. They can use other chips for this such as Overclock or Offensive Heal.
Hacking-Focused Chip Setup
This chip build is exclusive to 9S. Thiscombat systemis a little unconventional, but 9S can be extremely overpowered as long as hacking is used right, and the right chips are used.
Stun +8
When a hacked foe is zapped, they emit a blast that covers a 25m radius. They then remain stunned for 5 seconds.
Heal Drops Up +8
Foes that are defeated by hacking have a 100% chance of dropping a healing item.
113
This chip build leaves the player with 15 chip slots. They can use this to either increase their melee damage or ranged damage. While hacking can be extremely powerful, players may still want to use their other attack options in certain situations.
Nier Automatais available on Windows, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
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