Best Word combinations in Nier Replicant (Remake/PS4). This guide includes best Words for weapons, magic, martial arts, how to obtain them, stack effects, tips and more.
Recommended Best Word Combinations
Recommended Combinations for Weapons
| Combination (Prefix x Suffix) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weapon Attack Power | × | Item Drop Rate |
| Guard Break | EXP Up | |
How to Obtain in Part One (Strongest Effects Only)
| Word Name | Effect / Dropped by (Location) |
|---|---|
| Pah | Weapon Attack Power +6% Light-armor Sword Shade (Southern Plains - Overcast) |
| Geb | Guard Break Attack Power +8% Heavy-armor Shade (Shield) (Protagonist's Village) |
| ul | Item Drop Rate +6% Heavy-armor Shade (Emil's Manor) |
| Hodul | EXP +8% Ranged-attack Mage Shade (Northern Plains - Overcast) |
How to Obtain in Part Two (Strongest Effects Only)
| Word Name | Effect / Dropped by (Location) |
|---|---|
| Pahul | Weapon Attack Power +30% Light-armor Sword Shade (Armored) (Shadowlord's Castle) |
| Gebul | Guard Break Attack Power +30% Ranged-attack Mage Shade (Armored) (Lost Shrine - Exterior) |
| Hod | Item Drop Rate +30% Ranged-attack Sword Shade (Armored) (Lost Shrine - Rooftop) |
| Pahod | EXP +30% Heavy-armor Shade (Armored) (Shadowlord's Castle) |
For the prefix, it's recommended to use Weapon Attack Power or Guard Break, which can only be applied to weapons. For the suffix, choose either Item or EXP. The prefix Word is especially important, so prioritize those with higher effect values.
Recommended Combinations for Magic
Recommended for Dark Phantasm
| Combination (Prefix x Suffix) / Recommendation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Special Effect (High level is desirable) | × | Paralyze(★★★) |
| Poison(★★・) | ||
| Weaken(★★・) | ||
| Confuse(★・・) | ||
How to Obtain in Part One (Strongest Effects Only)
| Word Name | Effect / Dropped by (Location) |
|---|---|
| Ashur | Special Effect Lv2 Giant Ranged-attack Shade (Southern Plains - Overcast) |
| Ot | Paralyze Light-armor Melee Shade (Northern Plains - Overcast) |
| Oth | Paralyze Light-armor Projectile Shade (Northern Plains - Overcast) |
| Kon | Confuse Light-armor Mage Shade (The Aerie) |
| Kones | Confuse Giant Hammer Shade (Barren Temple) |
| Ul Ules | Poison Heavy-armor Shade (Shield) (Protagonist's Village) |
How to Obtain in Part Two (Strongest Effects Only)
| Word Name | Effect / Dropped by (Location) |
|---|---|
| Ashures Ashurir | Special Effect Lv9 Heavy-armor Shade (Armored) (Shadowlord's Castle) |
| Ot | Paralyze Light-armor Melee Shade (Northern Plains - Overcast) |
| Oth | Paralyze Light-armor Projectile Shade (Northern Plains - Overcast) |
| Kon | Confuse Light-armor Mage Shade (The Aerie) |
| Kones | Confuse Giant Hammer Shade (Barren Temple) |
| Ul Ules | Poison Giant Ranged-attack Shade (Armored) (Protagonist's Village) |
| Var | Weaken Giant Ranged-attack Shade (Armored) (Northern Plains) |
| Vares | Weaken Light-armor Melee Shade (Armored) (Northern Plains - Sunny) |
By adding a status effect Word to Dark Phantasm, it evolves into a wicked spell that inflicts status ailments while destroying armor. While status effects like Poison are also options, the most powerful is Paralyze, so give it a try.
Recommended for Other Magic
| Combination (Prefix x Suffix) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Magic Attack Power | × | MP Cost - |
| Armor Break | ||
How to Obtain in Part One (Strongest Effects Only)
| Word Name | Effect / Dropped by (Location) |
|---|---|
| Mah | Magic Attack Power +8% Ranged-attack Sword Shade (Protagonist's Village) |
| Lug | MP Cost -8% Ranged-attack Sword Shade (Protagonist's Village) |
How to Obtain in Part Two (Strongest Effects Only)
| Word Name | Effect / Dropped by (Location) |
|---|---|
| Mahir | Magic Attack Power +30% Ranged-attack Sword Shade (The Aerie) |
| Gebes | Armor Break Attack Power +30% Heavy-armor Shade (Armored) (Shadowlord's Castle) |
| Lugir | MP Cost -30% Ranged-attack Sword Shade (Armored) (Lost Shrine - Exterior) |
For the prefix, if you've increased Weapon Attack Power on your weapon, it's recommended to use Magic Attack Power. If you've equipped Guard Break on your weapon, use Armor Break. It depends on your playstyle, whether you want to focus on raw power or on countermeasures.
Best Combinations for Martial Arts
When Focusing on Weapons
| Combination (Prefix x Suffix) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Strength | × | Physical Defense |
| Magic Defense | ||
How to Obtain in Part One (Strongest Effects Only)
| Word Name | Effect / Dropped by (Location) |
|---|---|
| Ashur | Strength +6% Giant Ranged-attack Shade (Southern Plains - Overcast) |
| Ul | Physical Defense +6% Heavy-armor Shade (Shield) (Protagonist's Village) |
| Ules | Magic Defense +6% Heavy-armor Shade (Protagonist's Village) |
How to Obtain in Part Two (Strongest Effects Only)
| Word Name | Effect / Dropped by (Location) |
|---|---|
| Ashurir | Strength +30% Heavy-armor Shade (Armored) (Shadowlord's Castle) |
| Bes | Physical Defense +30% Ranged-attack Mage Shade (Lost Shrine - Interior) |
| Besi | Magic Defense +30% Ranged-attack Mage Shade (Northern Plains - Overcast) |
If you want to fight primarily with weapons, it's recommended to choose Strength + [Defense type]. Increasing your Strength makes heavy weapons easier to handle, allowing you to wield your favorite weapons with ease.
When Focusing on Magic
| Combination (Prefix x Suffix) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Knockback Resistance | × | MP Recovery Rate |
How to Obtain in Part One (Strongest Effects Only)
| Word Name | Effect / Dropped by (Location) |
|---|---|
| Sol | Knockback Resistance +4% Light-armor Melee Shade (Northern Plains - Overcast) |
| Hodo | MP Recovery Rate +4% Light-armor Projectile Shade (The Aerie) |
How to Obtain in Part Two (Strongest Effects Only)
| Word Name | Effect / Dropped by (Location) |
|---|---|
| Ashures | Knockback Resistance +30% Heavy-armor Shade (Armored) (Shadowlord's Castle) |
| Hodulir | MP Recovery Rate +30% Ranged-attack Mage Shade (Armored) (Lost Shrine - Rooftop) |
If you want to fight primarily with magic, choose Resistance + MP Recovery Rate. While it won't let you spam magic indefinitely, it reduces the hassle of MP management, so it's recommended.
Important Notes on Word Combinations
Same Name and Value Do Not Stack
Even if you have powerful Words, equipping multiple Words with the same name will only activate the effect of one of them. By using different enhancement values (for example, 20% and 15%), the effects will stack.
Activation Timings Differ
| Weapon/Magic | Effect activates only when used |
|---|---|
| Martial Arts | Always active |
Note that the activation timing differs between Weapon/Magic and Martial Arts. For example, if you attach an Item Drop Rate Up Word to a weapon, the drop rate will only increase if you defeat the enemy with that weapon.
