NieR: Automata - Where To Get Beast Hide

NieR: Automata boasts a diverse arsenal of weapons, upgradeable multiple times to extend their usefulness throughout the game. This guide focuses on acquiring Beast Hides, a crucial crafting material not readily available.

Obtaining Beast Hides in NieR: Automata

Beast Hides are dropped by wildlife such as moose and boar, found in specific areas. These creatures are easily spotted on the minimap by their white icons (distinct from machines' black icons). They tend to avoid players and robots, making them a bit more challenging to farm compared to machines.

Location and Combat Strategies

Moose and boar are exclusive to the ruined city and forest areas. Their behavior depends on your level relative to theirs: lower-level animals may flee, while higher-level ones might attack on approach or even become aggressive if you get too close. Wildlife possesses significant health, making early-game encounters challenging, especially against similarly leveled or higher-level creatures.

Using Animal Bait can lure wildlife closer, simplifying the hunt.

Respawn Mechanics

Wildlife, unlike consistently spawning enemies, require strategic hunting during exploration. Respawn mechanics mirror those of machines:

• Fast traveling resets all enemies and wildlife.
• Traveling a sufficient distance triggers respawns in previously visited areas.
• Story progression can also trigger respawns.

Farming Beast Hides Efficiently

There isn't a dedicated farming method for Beast Hides. The most effective strategy is to eliminate all encountered wildlife while exploring the forest and city ruins. Beast Hides have a relatively high drop rate, ensuring you'll usually acquire enough without excessive grinding, especially if you avoid upgrading more weapons than you can equip simultaneously.