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 levels, fishing provides a straightforward path to rare items and quick cash without the resource drain of combat. This guide details how to fish and what treasures await.
How to Fish in NieR: Automata
Fishing is simple and can be done in almost any body of water, even shallow puddles! Stand still in the water, and a fishing prompt will appear above your character. Hold the prompt button to initiate the fishing mini-game. Fishing uses a single button to cast and reel:
- O (PlayStation)
- B (Xbox)
- Enter (PC)
After casting, wait for your pod to be fully submerged with a distinct "plop." Quickly press the reel-in button; otherwise, your catch escapes. You can cast repeatedly without limitation. A helpful plug-in chip displays a fishing icon in the top right corner when fishing is possible.
Rewards for Fishing in NieR: Automata
Most fish and junk items acquired through fishing fetch a decent price. This makes fishing an efficient early-game money-making method, particularly for expanding your plug-in chip capacity. Fishing in sewers even offers a chance to obtain the Iron Pipe, a potentially powerful weapon depending on your luck.
