Unveiling Beast Hide Locations in NieR: Automata

NieR: Automata offers a diverse arsenal of weapons, upgradeable multiple times to extend their viability throughout the game. Weapon upgrades require various resources, including Beast Hides, a crafting material not readily obtained. This guide explains how to acquire and efficiently farm them.

Obtaining Beast Hides in NieR: Automata

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

Moose and boar are exclusive to the ruined city and forest zones. Their reaction to player attacks depends on the level difference; higher-level animals may flee or aggressively attack, even at a distance. Wildlife possesses substantial health, making early-game encounters challenging.

Animal Bait can lure wildlife closer for easier kills. Wildlife respawns similarly to machines:

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

Efficient Beast Hide Farming: A Practical Approach

There's no dedicated farming method for Beast Hides. The most effective strategy involves eliminating all encountered wildlife while exploring the forest and city ruins. Beast Hides have a relatively high drop rate, ensuring you'll usually gather enough without excessive farming, especially if you avoid upgrading more weapons than you currently use.