

It’s also a requirement for Ending Y - you’ll have to max-out every single weapon to get that one. Level 4 is the highest level of weapon upgrades, and is required to unlock the “Tools of the Trade” and “Inorganic Blade” trophies / achievements. His most important function is, easily, the ability to upgrade weapons to Level 4. The armored robotic lifeform might not be the genuine article, but its better than any of the other Blacksmiths in the game. The secret blacksmith is called Masamune, named after Japan’s greatest swordsmith. He’s extremely easy to miss, even if his hidden location seems totally obvious in hindsight. It turns out that isn’t the case - there’s a coveted level 4 blacksmith hidden away in the forest. We understand piracy as a means of testing a game but please, purchase a legit copy of the game.Even after completing the story through multiple playthroughs, it might seem like weapons can only be upgraded to Level 3 in NieR: Automata.

