Exclusive: Discovering Beast Hide Locations in NieR:Automata

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

Weapon upgrades are readily available at the Resistance Camp, though specific resources are required. One crucial, yet less common, material is Beast Hides. This guide details efficient farming methods.

Obtaining Beast Hides in NieR: Automata

Beast Hides are obtained by defeating wildlife, such as moose and boar. These creatures randomly appear in designated map areas, generally avoiding players and robots. Their white icons on the mini-map distinguish them from the black icons of machines. However, unlike machines, wildlife respawns are less predictable, requiring strategic searching.

Moose and boar exclusively inhabit the ruined city and forest regions. Their behavior (fleeing or attacking) depends on the player's level relative to theirs. Higher-level animals may become aggressive even at a distance. Wildlife possesses substantial health, making early-game encounters challenging, especially against similarly leveled or stronger opponents.

Animal Bait can lure wildlife, simplifying their defeat.

Since wildlife doesn't continuously respawn during the main storyline, players must actively hunt them during exploration. Respawn mechanics for wildlife mirror those of machines:

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

Efficient Beast Hide farming lacks a straightforward method. Consistently eliminating encountered wildlife in forest and city ruin areas generally provides sufficient hides. The drop rate is relatively high, ensuring players rarely require excessive quantities, especially if they avoid simultaneously upgrading more weapons than they can equip.