Alexis Kestler
Hey gamer! If you‘re looking to upgrade your characters and gear in Gotham Knights, you‘ll need to get your hands on some Nth metal. This powerful and rare material is key for progression in the game, but it can be tricky to find enough of it when you need it. Not to worry! In this comprehensive 2800+ word guide, I‘ll break down everything you need to know about farming Nth metal efficiently in Gotham Knights. Let‘s dive in!
What Makes Nth Metal So Important?
Before we get into the farming methods, you‘re probably wondering – what exactly is Nth metal? Well friend, Nth metal is a very special material integral to the DC universe. The element first appeared in 1940‘s Adventure Comics #51 as a material used in Hawkman‘s wings. Essentially, it is an anti-gravity atomic material native to the planet Thanagar. The unique properties of Nth metal grant enhanced strength, speed, endurance and even flight capabilities. Pretty cool right!?
In the Gotham Knights universe, Nth metal serves a similar function. It acts as a crucial crafting component required for upgrading your character‘s skills, suits, melee weapons, ranged weapons and cosmetics. The more Nth metal fragments you collect, the more upgrades you can unlock for your heroes. This makes them stronger, tougher and more effective at cleaning up crime in Gotham City.
Here‘s a quick table comparing some Nth metal gear from common to legendary rarity:
| Gear | Base Stats at Common | Stats at Legendary |
|---|---|---|
| Chestplate | Armor: 45 | Armor: 212 |
| Gauntlets | Melee: 22 | Melee: 104 |
| Ranged Weapon | Attack: 68 | Attack: 320 |
As you can see, upgrading with Nth metal makes a huge difference in stats! Now let‘s get into the best farming methods.
Locating Hidden Nth Metal Caches
The most reliable way to stock up on this valuable resource is by tracking down hidden caches around Gotham City. There are 5 of these caches total that replenish over time when you revisit them.
Southside Cache
This first cache can be found in the Southside district, nestled in the alley behind the Gotham National Bank near Ocran Chemicals. To locate it specifically, head west down the alleyway between the bank and the elevated railway. Look for a clearing behind the yellow dumpster next to a barred door and chainlink fence.
The Southside district is your classic urban metropolis filled with looming high rises, neon lights and seedy streets. Many citizens here live in poverty, leading to higher crime rates. You‘ll want to be alert for muggings and other street crimes while searching this area.
Financial District Cache
For the second cache, make your way to Blackgate Island in the Financial District. Hug the coastline heading north from the church, then turn east past GothCorp Tower. Tucked between the tower parking garage and an office building, you‘ll spot the telltale shining cache behind a security gate.
GothCorp Tower is an imposing skyscraper in the heart of the Financial District, surrounded by wealthy elites and powerful corporations. Expect white collar crimes like data theft rather than random muggings in this posh area.
Old Gotham Cache
Now head south to the historic district of Old Gotham. Look for the smaller brick buildings just north of Elliot Memorial Hospital. In an alley between two worn red brick structures, you‘ll uncover the cache near a parked ambulance.
Gotham‘s original city streets, Old Gotham architecture features early 20th century buildings like City Hall, Gotham Cathedral and Nicolson Terminal. Solomon Grundy and other resurrected figures often lurk in this neighborhood.
New Gotham Cache
For the fourth cache, make your way east of Otisburg across the New Trigate Bridge to New Gotham. Along the highway near the southeast onramp, you‘ll spot the cache marked by road barricades sitting next to steam pipes and parked trucks.
Home to crime boss Penguin‘s Iceberg Lounge, New Gotham represents the city‘s future growth. Sleek modern buildings separated by parks and green space. Watch out for Penguin‘s thugs if you get too close to his territory.
North Gotham Cache
Finally, the last cache can be found south of Gotham City University in North Gotham. Look in the parking lot between the brick Gotham Heights apartment buildings to uncover the cache near a locked security gate and garage doors.
North Gotham features stately homes, universities and cultural hubs. You may spot smugglers, thieves and other white collar criminals around here. The Court of Owls also keeps a presence in this neighborhood.
[Insert map with all 5 cache locations marked for reference]When hunting for caches, listen for Alfred to chime in with a tell – he‘ll detect "abnormal energy signatures" near the sites. Approach the marked area and press the prompt to examine the cache and claim the Nth metal fragments along with other crafting resources. Revisit these spots frequently, as the caches refill over time.
Pro Tip: Equip gear with the Scavenger perk to earn even more crafting materials from caches!
Taking Down Most Wanted Enemies
Another great way to score big piles of Nth metal is by tracking down and defeating Gotham‘s Most Wanted enemies. These are notorious supervillains with unique abilities that will really test your skills.
When a Most Wanted foe appears somewhere in Gotham, you‘ll get an alert at the top of your screen. They could show up during a crime in progress or at their own dedicated Most Wanted event.
Here are some tips for taking down these deadly bosses:
- Study their attack patterns and abilities during the first phase
- Counter red unblockable attacks with a well-timed dodge
- Use combo takedowns and environmental attacks when they are stunned
- Take advantage of weapon weaknesses – Mr. Freeze is susceptible to rapid fire guns for example
- Utilize your heroes‘ special abilities like invisibility or teleportation for stealth takedowns
- Stock up on strong healing items in case the fight drags on
Defeating Most Wanted enemies takes skill, but the Nth metal rewards are well worth it. I‘m talking potential payouts of 25+ fragments from a single fight!
Here are some of the Most Wanted bosses you should prepare for:
Mr. Freeze – His ice gun can freeze you solid temporarily, making you vulnerable to heavy attacks. Use rapid fire guns to quickly disrupt his weapon.
Harley Quinn – Watch out for her deadly sledgehammer area attacks. But if you can get close safely, she‘s vulnerable to rapid strikes.
Clayface – His shapeshifting abilities let him quickly counter your attacks. Lure him near explosives to interrupt his forms.
Deadshot – Keep your distance, using the terrain as cover to avoid his sniper rifle. Get in close with stealth to defeat him quick.
Completing Very High Difficulty Activities
Beyond caches and bosses, completing other activities marked with red difficulty indicators will also reward you with Nth metal. The tougher the challenge, the more fragments you‘ll earn!
Some activities to take on include:
- Enemy hideouts guarded by elite foes and traps
- Organized crime events like jailbreaks with multiple waves
- Street crimes with enhanced enemy attacks and abilities
- Side missions featuring unique objectives or powerful opponents
To beat these challenges, I recommend:
- Having your best Nth metal gear equipped to maximize your stats
- Carefully looking at activity details to form the best strategy
- Using teamwork and coordinating abilities in co-op mode
- Keeping gear upgraded and skills unlocked to overpower tough enemies
- Packing plenty of strong healing items in case you need to recover
The most extreme Very Hard difficulty activities can reward you with 25+ pieces of Nth metal! While the battles will test your skill, the payout makes it all worthwhile.
What Should You Spend Your Nth Metal On?
Once you‘ve stockpiled a good amount of Nth metal fragments, what should you actually use them for? Here are the top options:
Crafting Gear – Invest Nth metal into crafting new melee weapons, ranged weapons, suits and cosmetics. This unlocks powerful new gear with random bonus perks.
Upgrading Gear – You can spend Nth metal to upgrade any gear you acquire to higher rarity tiers. This boosts their base stats dramatically.
Unlocking Skills – Specific combat, hero and momentum abilities require Nth metal to initially unlock before you can upgrade them with XP.
Boosting Supplies – Spend Nth metal on crafting ingredients, healing items or boost tokens if you‘re running low.
In general, focus first on unlocking skills you find most useful, then pour Nth metal into keeping a few favorite pieces of gear upgraded. This balance will steadily power up your chosen hero!
Let‘s Recap the Best Nth Metal Farming Tips
After 2800 words, I know that was a ton of info to digest! Let‘s recap the key strategies so you can get out there collecting Nth metal efficiently:
- Check the 5 cache locations regularly as they refill over time
- Listen for Alfred‘s cues and scour the area to uncover caches
- Study and defeat the deadly Most Wanted bosses when they appear
- Take on the highest difficulty activities and missions you can handle
- Pour Nth metal into unlocking new skills and upgrading top gear
- Equip gear with Scavenger to maximize cache rewards
Now you have all the tools you need to hunt down this rare material across Gotham City! Hone your skills, prep your gear, and happy farming fellow Knight! Let me know if you have any other questions. Stay sharp out there, and we‘ll restore peace to these streets in no time.
