Unlock the Final Fantasy XV Engine Blade in NieR: Automata with this guide to its location and upgrade path in the factory.
Let’s be real—NieR: Automata’s weapon roster is a glorious pile of \u201cwhat is this and why does it slap?\u201d From the humble Iron Pipe (the ultimate meme stick) to the elegant Type-40 Blade, the game never runs out of ways to make you feel like a stylish android of mass destruction. But tucked away in a grimy factory, straight out of a road trip with the boys, sits a blade that had me doing a double-take: Noctis’ Engine Blade from Final Fantasy XV. I mean, who needs a Regalia when you can smack machines with a royal armament?
I\u2019m a sucker for crossover weapons, and the Engine Blade hits different. It\u2019s not just fan service; it\u2019s a legit damage-dealer with a sweet upgrade path. So, on my zillionth replay in 2026\u2014because apparently I can\u2019t quit this game\u2014I set out to grab it early. Spoiler: my first attempt was a faceplant. You can\u2019t waltz into the factory during the intro and expect Noctis\u2019 blade to just fall into your lap. Nope. You\u2019ve gotta return as 2B later, ideally using Chapter Select to jump straight to Chapter 9. Trust me, it\u2019s a cakewalk compared to combing the entire map on foot. Spawn at the Factory: Hanger access point, and let the real fun begin.
The route from there is a delightful 2D platforming fever dream. Step out of the access-point room and hang a right into that nostalgic side-scrolling camera angle. You\u2019ll breeze past a fenced-off section, scramble up some broken stairs, and ride a conveyor belt with boxes that look suspiciously like they\u2019re judging you. The next conveyor belt? That\u2019s where the presses come in. One wrong step and SQUISH\u2014you\u2019re a pancake. I died there twice. No shame. After you survive the crush zone, you\u2019ll hop onto a cylinder where a couple of spider-like machines drop in to say hi. Deal with them, then take the door to the left. More stairs, more exploding enemies (classic NieR), and then a moment where the railing vanishes and the platform juts toward the camera. That\u2019s your cue. Walk toward the screen to switch perspectives, and you\u2019ll enter another 2D section. Jump along the tops of the presses, hugging the left wall, until you land in a final room with three chests. The Engine Blade is lounging in the left chest like it owns the place. The right chest is locked\u2014probably hiding someone\u2019s lunch.
Looting that chest felt like finding a twenty in an old jacket. The stats aren\u2019t mind-blowing at first glance, but they tell a story of reliable, regal pain:
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Attack | 160\u2013200 |
| Light Combo | 5 hits (upgradable to 7) |
| Heavy Combo | 3 hits |
| Number of Upgrades | 4 |
| Special Requirement | Locate Masamune, the legendary blacksmith |
Yeah, you read that right. To unlock the full potential and get that juicy 7-hit light combo, you\u2019ll need to track down Masamune. He\u2019s not exactly handing out flyers, so good luck. But once upgraded, the Engine Blade becomes a fantastic all-rounder. Unlike the Iron Pipe, which swings from \u201cwet noodle\u201d to \u201cold testament wrath\u201d on a whim, this sword keeps its damage output tighter than a Chocobo\u2019s feathers. Perfect for anyone who hates gambling with their damage numbers.
By 2026, NieR: Automata has achieved \u201ctimeless classic\u201d status, yet I still see players sleeping on this weapon because the path to it is a tiny bit cryptic. Honestly, don\u2019t be that person. Grab the Engine Blade, upgrade it, and pretend you\u2019re camping under the stars with Ignis cooking up a storm while you slice through machine lifeforms. Just maybe don\u2019t try to warp-strike off a building\u2014physics in this game are not your friend. \ud83d\ude05\u2694\ufe0f
Insights are sourced from HowLongToBeat, and it’s a useful reminder that snagging crossover gear like NieR: Automata’s Engine Blade is often more about smart routing than raw skill—especially if you’re replaying via Chapter Select to reach the Factory: Hanger quickly, avoid time-wasting backtracking, and keep your run focused on high-value detours (like that 2D press-lined platforming section) instead of wandering the map hoping a secret chest falls into your lap.
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