This is a guide for the 15 Nightmares in NieR Replicant Remake (PS4). It also covers obtainable materials, how to play, and rewards.
Table of Contents
Unlock Conditions and Location
Clear the First Playthrough
| Unlock Condition | Clear first playthrough (No DL required) |
|---|---|
| Content | - High-difficulty dungeon - 2 types of costumes - 3 types of weapons |
In Ver. 1.22, 15 Nightmares is unlocked by seeing Ending A (clearing the first playthrough). It's a high-difficulty dungeon so it's recommended to challenge it after you've sufficiently leveled up.
By the Bookshelf on the 1st Floor
The entrance to 15 Nightmares is the bookshelf on the 1st floor of the protagonist's house. accidentally examining it can be a hassle to exit so avoid examining it unless you need to.
15 Nightmares Rewards
Weapons
| One-Handed Sword | Two-Handed Sword | Spear |
|---|---|---|
| Fool's Embrace | Fool's Lament | Fool's Accord |
A weapon is prepared as a reward for each door in 15 Nightmares. The Fool's series, while not the strongest weapons, have powerful stats.
Costumes
| Kabuki | Samurai |
|---|---|
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Clearing the first door unlocks the "Kabuki" costume, and clearing the second door unlocks the "Samurai" costume.
Bonus Quest
After clearing all of 15 Nightmares, a villager will appear in the Northern Plains. Talk to them to play a minigame where you ride a boar and knock away sheep, earning 100G for each sheep you hit.
Won't Appear if You Can't Ride Boars
The villager will not appear if you haven't cleared the "Boar Hunt!" quest and cannot ride boars. If you haven't cleared it, you should go and do so.
Left Door (1st) Guide
Walkthrough
| Order | Rewards/Strategy |
|---|---|
| 1 | Clear by defeating all enemies that appear. A boss appears on the bottom floor. Medicinal Herb×3 |
| 2 | Clear by defeating all enemies that appear. Medicinal Herb×3 |
| 3 | Clear by defeating a certain number of enemies. Enemies will teleport. Fool's Embrace(One-Handed Sword) Medicinal Herb×3 |
| 4 | Clear by defeating all enemies that appear. Medicinal Herb×3 |
| 5 | Clear by defeating the boss at the end. Proceed through a side-scrolling screen. Kabuki(Costume) Medicinal Herb×3 EXP: 1000 |
Watch Out for Sinking Platforms
The 5th stage is heavily action-oriented. The hit detection for the sinking platforms in the latter half is particularly strict so get a feel for it by falling multiple times. Don't forget to use healing items when your HP gets low!
Center Door (2nd) Guide
Walkthrough
| Order | Rewards/Strategy |
|---|---|
| 1 | A one-on-one duel with a super heavy armored swordsman. A rule will be imposed when its HP is reduced. Medicinal Herb×5 |
| 2 | Clear by defeating all enemies at the end. Titanium Alloy can be obtained from wooden crates. Medicinal Herb×5 |
| 3 | Clear by defeating all enemies. Fool's Lament(Two-Handed Sword) Medicinal Herb×5 |
| 4 | Clear by defeating all enemies. Medicinal Herb×5 |
| 5 | Defeat enemies while on a boat. Since you can't move, Dark Blast is recommended. Clear by completing one lap on the boat. Samurai(Costume) Healing Items (Varies with number of kills) Money (Varies with number of kills) EXP: 4000 |
Proceed While Using Dark Wall
▲A fully charged cast creates a barrier that envelops the entire character
The 3rd stage has intense magic bullet attacks from enemies, making it easy to take damage. You can safely defeat them by nullifying magic bullets with the "Dark Wall" magic and attacking with your own long-range magic.
Right Door (3rd) Guide
Walkthrough
| Order | Rewards/Strategy |
|---|---|
| 1 | Clear by defeating all enemies that appear. Health Salve×3 |
| 2 | Clear by defeating all enemies that appear. Health Salve×3 |
| 3 | Clear by defeating all enemies at the end. Rare materials may drop from wooden crates. Fool's Accord(Spear) Health Salve×5 |
| 4 | Clear by defeating all enemies that appear. Recovery Potion×3 |
| 5 | Clear by defeating all bosses on the bottom floor. Descend the platforms by jumping. Money: 50000 EXP: 10000 |
Be Careful of the Boss Rush
The 5th stage is a series of battles against bosses (large Shades). Their attack power is quite high, and they can defeat you in one hit around level 30, so be careful. The platforms are also narrow, so it's safer to fight with long-range attacks to avoid falling.
What is 15 Nightmares?
Free Additional Content
| Unlock Condition | Under investigation (No DL required) |
|---|---|
| Content | - High-difficulty dungeon - 2 types of costumes - 3 types of weapons |
Paid DLC in the Original Game
15 Nightmares was sold as DLC for the original version of NieR Replicant. In NieR Replicant Ver. 1.22, it is included in the main game, so there is no need to pay extra money.
You Control the Protagonist's Father
In 15 Nightmares, you proceed through the quests by controlling the protagonist's father. Weapons, items, etc., are carried over from the main game, and the motions are all the same, so the controls feel unchanged.
