Beast Hide Locations Revealed in NieR: Automata

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

Beast Hides are dropped by wildlife such as moose and boar, found in specific areas. These animals are easily spotted on the mini-map with their white icons (unlike machines' black icons). They tend to avoid players and robots.

Wildlife Locations and Combat

Moose and boar exclusively spawn in the game's ruined city and forest zones. Their behavior depends on your level relative to theirs: lower-level animals flee, while higher-level ones may attack or become aggressive if approached. Wildlife possesses substantial health, making early-game encounters challenging.

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

Farming Beast Hides

Wildlife doesn't respawn continuously. To acquire Beast Hides, hunt animals during exploration and then move to new areas. Respawn mechanics are similar to machines:

• Fast traveling resets enemy and wildlife spawns.
• Traveling a sufficient distance triggers respawns in previous areas.
• Story progression can also trigger respawns.

Efficient Beast Hide Farming Strategy

There's no guaranteed "farming" method. Focus on eliminating all wildlife encountered while traversing the forest and city ruins. Beast Hides have a relatively high drop rate, ensuring you'll usually obtain enough without excessive grinding, especially if you avoid upgrading more weapons than you can equip simultaneously.