NieR:Automata Beast Hide Locations

NieR: Automata offers a vast array of weapons, allowing for diverse playstyles across multiple playthroughs. Each weapon boasts multiple upgrade levels, extending their viability and enabling players to utilize their favorites throughout the entire game.

Weapon upgrades are conveniently performed at the Resistance Camp, though specific resources are required depending on the weapon. One crucial material, Beast Hides, isn't readily obtained; 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 spawn randomly in specific map areas, generally avoiding players and robots. Their white icons on the mini-map distinguish them from machines' black icons. Farming wildlife is less straightforward than farming machines due to their less frequent spawns; strategic location knowledge is key.

Moose and boar are exclusive to the ruined city and forest zones. The animal's reaction to player interaction (fleeing or attacking) depends on the level difference. Higher-level animals may become aggressive even without direct provocation. Wildlife possesses substantial health, making early-game encounters challenging, especially against similarly or higher-leveled creatures.

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

Since wildlife doesn't continuously respawn during the main storyline, hunting must be integrated into exploration. Wildlife and machine respawning follows similar mechanics:

• Fast traveling resets all enemies and wildlife.
• Traveling a sufficient distance triggers respawning in previously visited areas.
• Story progression can also trigger respawning of nearby enemies and wildlife.

Efficient Beast Hide farming lacks a simple, repeatable method. Consistently hunting wildlife encountered while exploring the forest and city ruins usually yields sufficient hides. The drop rate is relatively high, ensuring that accumulating an excessive number of Beast Hides is unlikely unless upgrading more weapons than currently equipped.