This guide page for NieR Automata offers a complete list of pod programs - active abilities.
We explain how to get 100% of the programs and how to use them.
In the second column, you will find information about how it works and how to unlock it.
You’ll get the programautomatically at the start of the game.
This program can bepurchased in storesand it’s first available at the Maintenance Shop Owner from the Resistance Camp.
R030 Hammer
The pod summons the attacking energy of a designated nearby opponent.
It can be a good program to attack single strong enemies.
R040 Blade
The pod rotates around the character and inflicts damage to all the surrounding enemies.
Unfortunately, the pod cannot shoot at the same time.
It can be a good program for attacking groups of machines.
A060 P Shield
The pod generates a protective shield that can block melee attacks.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t block projectiles - the R070 program has this functionality.
R070 M Shield
The pod generates a protective shield that is capable of stopping projectiles.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t block melee attacks - the A060 program has this functionality.
A080 Wave
This pod creates a powerful shock wave that deals heavy damage to all affected opponents.
It’s best to activate this program when a group of enemies is in front of you.
This program is a reward for completing theThe Wandering Couple side questthat can be initiated inMachine Village.
A090 Wire
The pod shoots a rope.
Keep in mind that you have the option to lock the camera on enemies.
This program is a reward for completing theAmnesia side questthat can be initiated in theCity Ruins.
This program can be found in one of the buildings in theCity RuinsduringRoute C/D.
It’s the building where you start the city gameplay in the beginning of the campaign.
A110 Slow
The pod forms a dome.
It slows down all opponents who were trapped within or who entered it after it appeared.
This program is a reward for completing theData Analysis Freak 2side quest that can be initiated inthe Bunker.
A120 Repair
The pod generates a healing beam of energy that is able to regenerate the controlled character.
This program is a reward for completingthe Sorting Trouble 3side quest that can be initiated in theCity Ruins.
A130 Bomb
The pod shoots bombs that explode throughout the area.
This is a good area attack which is especially effective when fighting against groups of opponents.
This program is a reward for completing theFind a Presentside quest that can be initiated in theDesert.
A140 Gravity
The pod generates a dome which pulls surrounding opponents towards itself.
This program is a reward for completingthe Retrieve the Confidential Intelside quest that can be initiated in theCity Ruins.
A150 Volt
The pod electrocutes nearby opponents.
In addition to the initial damage, they will also receive additional damage over a period of time.
you’re able to only find it inRoute C/D.
It’s not far from where you fought the giant blades in the prologue.
A170 Scanner
The pod is equipped with a scanner that can be used tofind hidden objects.
You’ll get the programautomatically in Chapter 8of the game.
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