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 obtained.

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 mini-map by their white icons (as opposed to the black icons of machines). They tend to avoid players and robots.

Wildlife Location and Behavior

Moose and boar exclusively appear in the game's ruined city and forest areas. Their reaction to player attacks depends on the level difference: lower-level animals may flee, while higher-level ones might attack or become aggressive upon proximity. Wildlife possesses substantial health, making early-game encounters challenging.

Utilizing Animal Bait

Employing Animal Bait can lure wildlife closer, simplifying the hunting process.

Respawn Mechanics

Unlike consistently spawning machines, wildlife respawns require specific actions:

• Fast traveling: Resets all enemies and wildlife.
• Significant distance travel: Respawns wildlife and enemies in previously visited areas.
• Story progression: Can trigger respawns of nearby wildlife and enemies.

Farming Beast Hides Efficiently

There isn't a dedicated farming method for Beast Hides. The most effective approach is to eliminate all encountered wildlife during exploration of the forest and city ruins. Beast Hides possess a relatively high drop rate, ensuring you'll typically acquire enough without excessive grinding, especially if you avoid upgrading more weapons than you currently use.