NieR: Automata boasts a diverse arsenal of weapons, upgradeable multiple times to extend their usefulness throughout the game. Weapon upgrades require various resources, with Beast Hides being a particularly sought-after material. This guide details efficient methods for acquiring them.
Obtaining Beast Hides in NieR: Automata
Beast Hides are obtained by defeating wildlife such as moose and boar. These creatures spawn randomly in specific areas, generally avoiding players and robots. Their white icons on the mini-map distinguish them from the black icons of machines. Farming wildlife is less straightforward than farming machines due to their lower spawn rates.
Moose and boar are exclusive to the ruined city and forest zones. Their behavior depends on your level relative to theirs; lower-level animals will flee, while higher-level ones may attack or become aggressive if approached. Wildlife possesses substantial health, making early-game encounters challenging, especially against similarly leveled or higher-level creatures.
Employing Animal Bait can lure wildlife closer, simplifying the hunting process.
Wildlife, unlike continuously 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.
- Key story events can also cause respawns.
Efficient Beast Hide farming lacks a dedicated method. Consistently eliminating encountered wildlife in forest and city ruin areas generally provides sufficient hides. Their relatively high drop rate ensures you won't require excessive quantities unless upgrading numerous weapons simultaneously.
