NieR: Automata - Unlock the Beast Hide Secret

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, randomly spawning in specific areas. These animals are easily identified on the mini-map by their white icons (in contrast to machines' black icons). They tend to avoid players and robots.

Wildlife Location and Combat

Moose and boar are exclusively found in the game's ruined city and forest zones. Their behavior depends on your level relative to theirs: lower-level animals may flee, while higher-level ones might attack or become aggressive if approached. Wildlife possesses substantial health, making early-game encounters challenging.

Utilizing Animal Bait can lure wildlife closer, simplifying their defeat.

Respawn Mechanics

Wildlife respawn is similar to machines:

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

Farming Strategy

There's no dedicated Beast Hide farm. 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 acquire enough without excessive grinding, especially if you avoid upgrading more weapons than you actively use.