Unlocking all of Nier Replicant's weapons is a must if you want to see every ending in the remake after Ending B. While the task may seem daunting, it's not really all that bad, and some weapons you miss from quests can be found in shops later - meaning you shouldn't panic if you miss a quest. So, to help you grab that Weapons Collector achievement, and see the game to its true end, we'll cover how to get every weapon in Nier Replicant's remake.
Several of Replicant's weapons can be picked up or given as a reward from a quest, but if you do fail to complete the quest before being locked out by story progression in the first half of the game, a shop should still have it for sale. For the sake of this guide, we'll break weapons up into three categories: one-handed swords, two-handed swords, and spears.
As a note, you'll save the most money (and time) if you go ahead and focus on grabbing as many of the weapons as you can during your first playthrough, working towards Ending A, and making sure to complete quests locked to the first half of the game. Keep in mind, you do not have to upgrade any of these weapons to unlock the endings, only collect them.
How To Collect Every One-Handed Sword
- Nameless Blade - You begin with this weapon.
- Rebirth - Given to you automatically by the King of Facade after rescuing him. (first half)
- Nirvana Dagger - In the Lost Shrine on the second floor, locate a wooden ladder. Climb up and destroy the crate at the top and pick it up. (first half)
- Moonrise - During your initial trip to Seafront, you'll run into a guard being attacked by Shades. Help him out and you'll acquire the weapon. (first half)
- Blade of Treachery - In Emil's mansion, just before the final boss battle of the area, in a crate. (first half)
- Lily-Leaf Sword - Purchased from the Blacksmith in your village for 2,400 gold. (first half)
- Beastbain - Purchased from the Blacksmith in your village for 16,800 gold. (first half)
- Earth Wyrm's Claw - Purchased from the Blacksmith in Facade for 8,400 gold. (first half)
- Ancient Overlord - Given to you automatically by the King of Facade before the boss battle with the wolves. (second half)
- Iron Pipe - Given to you automatically for completing Ending B, or by completing the quest The Magical Stone. (second half)
- Faith - Free the mayor and other villagers from the Deathdream in the Forest of Myth. (first half) Also can be purchased from the Aerie's Blacksmith for 18,500 gold. (second half)
- Phoenix Dagger - Purchased from the Blacksmith in Seafront for 31,200 gold. (second half)
- Labyrinth's Whisper - Complete the quest A Bridge in Peril. (second half)
- Fool's Embrace - Unlock The World of Recycled Vessel DLC via your mother's diary in the second playthrough. Obtained after completing the 4th floor of the first door.
How To Collect Every Two-Handed Sword
- Kusanagi - You begin the second half with this weapon.
- Axe of Beheading - Purchased from the Blacksmith in your village for 19,200 gold. (second half)
- Fang of the Twins - In the basement of Emil's mansion, located the SA Keycard door and break a nearby crate. (second half)
- Vile Axe - Purchased from the Blacksmith in Seafront for 21,600 gold. (second half)
- Beastlord - In the Lost Shrine, head to the roof and break open a crate before entering the boss room. (second half)
- Iron Will - Given to you automatically by Gideon after retrieving materials from the Junk Heap. (second half)
- Pheonix Sword - In the Shadowlord's castle, speak with the caged doves and break a nearby crate. (second half)
- Labyrinth's Song - Complete the quest Disturbing the Sleep of Kings. (second half)
- Fool's Lament - Unlock The World of Recycled Vessel DLC via your mother's diary in the second playthrough. Obtained after completing the 3rd floor of the second door.
How To Collect Every Spear
- Transience - You begin the second half with this weapon.
- Spear of the Usurper - Purchased from the Blacksmith in Seafront for 21,600 gold. (second half)
- Sunrise - Purchased from the Blacksmith in Seafront for 31.200 gold. (second half)
- The Devil Queen - After arriving at the Lost Shrine's Rear Path, locate the second ladder nearby and break a crate for it. (second half)
- Beastcurse - In the Junk Heap, break a crate just outside of the boss fight room. It should be near a savepoint. (second half)
- Captain's Holy Spear - Purchased from the Blacksmith in Facade for 32,400 gold. (second half)
- Dragoon Lance -In the Shadowlord's Castle, right before you run up a spiral staircase, locate another crate to break. (second half)
- Pheonix Spear -Purchased from the Blacksmith in Facade for 32,400 gold. (second half)
- Labyrinth's Shout - Complete the quest The Damaged Map. (second half)
- Fool's Accord - Unlock The World of Recycled Vessel DLC via your mother's diary in the second playthrough. Obtained after completing the 4th floor of the third door.