What do the different item orb colors in NieR Replicant 1.2247 mean?

The collectable item orbs in NieR Replicant 1.2247 come in different colors. I've seen yellow, green, and white. What do the different item orb colors mean?

1 Answer

The various colors indicated either the purpose or rarity of the items:

• Green¹ - items that are green are Common or Uncommon drops from enemies
• Yellow/Gold¹ - items that are yellow/gold are Rare drops from enemies
• White - items that are white are typically over-world items that will spawn. These can range from raw materials, consumables, or key items

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