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
Beast Hides are dropped by wildlife like moose and boar, found in specific areas. These creatures are easily spotted on the mini-map with their white icons (in contrast to machines' black icons). They tend to avoid players and robots.
Wildlife Locations and Combat
Moose and boar appear only in the ruined city and forest zones. Their behavior depends on your level; lower-level players may find them fleeing, while higher-level encounters could lead to aggressive behavior, especially if you approach too closely. Wildlife possesses significant health, making early-game encounters challenging.
Utilizing Animal Bait can lure wildlife closer, simplifying hunts.
Respawn Mechanics
Wildlife, unlike continuously spawning machines, require specific actions for respawning:
- Fast traveling: Resets all enemies and wildlife.
- Distance travel: Moving sufficiently far away respawns creatures in previously visited areas.
- Story progression: Certain story events can trigger respawns.
Farming Beast Hides
There's no dedicated farming method for Beast Hides. The best approach is to eliminate all wildlife encountered during exploration of 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.
