Beast Hide's Secret Location Unveiled in NieR: Automata

NieR: Automata offers a wide array of weapons, allowing players to experiment with various loadouts across multiple playthroughs. Each weapon boasts multiple upgrade levels, extending their usefulness and enabling players to utilize their favorites throughout the entire game.

Weapon upgrades are readily available at the Resistance Camp, although 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 obtained by defeating wildlife, such as moose and boar. These creatures randomly appear in designated map areas, generally avoiding players and nearby robots. Their white icons on the mini-map distinguish them from the black icons of machines. However, unlike machines, wildlife doesn't respawn frequently, requiring strategic searching.

Moose and boar exclusively inhabit the game's ruined city and forest zones. 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 or higher-leveled creatures.

Animal Bait can lure wildlife closer, simplifying their defeat.

Because wildlife doesn't continuously respawn during the main storyline, players must hunt them while exploring. 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 cause nearby respawns.

Efficient Beast Hide farming lacks a straightforward method. Consistently eliminating all encountered wildlife in forest and city ruin areas usually provides sufficient hides. Considering their relatively high drop rate, accumulating excessive hides shouldn't be a concern unless upgrading more weapons than currently equipped.