NieR: Automata - Where To Get Beast Hide

NieR: Automata offers a wide array of weapons, allowing for diverse playstyles across multiple playthroughs. Each weapon is upgradeable multiple times, extending their usefulness and potentially making them viable throughout the entire game.

Weapon upgrades are performed at the Resistance Camp, requiring specific resources. One crucial, yet less readily available material is Beast Hides. This guide details efficient farming methods.

Obtaining Beast Hides in NieR: Automata

Beast Hides are dropped by wildlife such as moose and boar. These creatures randomly appear in designated map areas, generally avoiding players and robots. Their white icons on the mini-map distinguish them from the black icons of machines. However, unlike machines, wildlife respawns are less predictable, requiring strategic searching.

Moose and boar are exclusively found in the game's ruined city and forest zones. Their reaction to player attacks depends on the level disparity; higher-level animals may flee or aggressively attack, while even those around your level can pose a challenge early in the game.

Using Animal Bait can lure wildlife, simplifying the hunting process.

Wildlife, unlike consistently spawning enemies, requires exploration to find and subsequently replenish. Respawn mechanics mirror those of machines:

• Fast traveling resets all enemies and wildlife.
• Traveling a sufficient distance triggers respawns in previously visited areas.
• Key story events can also cause nearby respawns.

Efficient Beast Hide farming lacks a straightforward method. Consistently eliminating wildlife encountered during exploration in forest and city ruins usually provides sufficient hides. The drop rate is relatively high, ensuring you won't require excessive quantities at any given time, especially if you avoid upgrading more weapons than you can equip.