NieR: Automata boasts a diverse arsenal of weapons, upgradeable multiple times to extend their usefulness throughout the game. This guide focuses on efficiently 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 of the game's ruined city and forest environments. These creatures are easily identified on the mini-map by their white icons (machines are black). They tend to avoid players and robots, making them slightly more challenging to farm than machines. Their health pools are substantial, presenting a challenge, especially to lower-level players.
Farming Strategies
There's no dedicated farming location for wildlife. Their respawn mechanics mirror those of machines:
- Fast traveling: Resets all enemies and wildlife.
- Distance: Traveling far enough away respawns creatures in previously visited areas.
- Story progression: Certain story events can trigger respawns.
Using Animal Bait can lure wildlife closer, simplifying encounters. However, consistent farming isn't feasible due to the irregular spawn rates.
Practical Acquisition
The most effective method is to eliminate all encountered wildlife while exploring the forest and city ruins. Beast Hides have a relatively high drop rate, ensuring you'll usually gather enough for immediate needs. Avoid over-upgrading weapons beyond your current loadout to manage resource consumption.
