NieR Reincarnation is a mobile gacha game with more emphasis on story development and exploration than many of its competitors in the genre. In NieR Reincarnation, players will make their way through a mysterious realm known as The Cage. The tragic pasts of the game's characters will be revealed as the player obtains memories from weapons discovered throughout The Cage. Observant gamers will notice black birds hidden throughout the levels that seek to corrupt the story. This guide will help players find all black bird locations in NieR Reincarnation Chapter 1 and obtain the rewards for tapping them.

Each chapter in NieR Reincarnation contains a few hidden black birds. Completionists will want to track them all down for the satisfaction of filling in all the spaces in the Main Quests list. Shooing away the birds will also yield valuable rewards ranging from enhancement items to precious Summon Tickets for free access to the gacha. Since the main story has a relatively short playtime in NieR Reincarnation, fans can quickly make their way through in search of black birds or replay story segments without much hassle.

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There are a total of three black birds in Chapter 1. New players should keep in mind a few things to know before starting NieR Reincarnation, such as the possibility of rerolling the initial gacha summons. Gamers should consider any beginner tips before investing too much time in story progression or hunting for black birds.

Players will come across their first black bird after the first scarecrow in the chapter. It will be perched near a bridge, but players won't have to look too hard for it. Approaching this black bird triggers the tutorial on tapping these ominous creatures, so it's nearly impossible to miss out on this one. Tapping it will earn the player XL Character Enhancement x3.

The next black bird will be found after the second scarecrow. Players will enter a room with a huge spiral staircase that they must ascend. While climbing, a number of pillars will pass by in the foreground. Black bird #2 will be seen perched on the third pillar. Tapping this bird awards a Premium Summon Ticket that veterans of other games with gacha mechanics will recognize as being very valuable.

The final black bird of the chapter comes after the third scarecrow. This one will be very difficult to spot, but players with a keen eye will see it far below their position as they come up the second flight of stairs following the most recent scarecrow. The reward for tapping this one is XL Weapon Enhancement x3.

Players who have just begun their journey into The Cage will need as many resources as possible. Luckily, the black birds in every chapter offer a few items that will help gamers on their way. When items and money start to run dry, fans will have to resort to some hardcore gold farming in NieR Reincarnation. Those who spend their time strengthening characters will have no problem conquering story chapters and side quests that will be released in the future.

NieR Reincarnation is available now for Android and iOS.

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