"NieR: Automata Guide: Beast Hide Locations"

In NieR: Automata, the diverse range of weapons available across different types enriches the gameplay, allowing players to experiment and find their favorites throughout multiple playthroughs. Each weapon can be upgraded several times at the Resistance Camp, enhancing their effectiveness and enabling players to use them throughout the game. Upgrading, however, requires specific resources, one of which is Beast Hides—a material not naturally obtained but essential for weapon enhancement.

How to Get Beast Hides in NieR: Automata

Beast Hides are potential drops from wildlife such as moose and boar, which randomly spawn in designated areas like the ruined city and forest sections of the game world. These animals are distinguishable on the mini-map by their white icons, in contrast to the black icons of machines. Since wildlife does not spawn as frequently as machines, knowing where to look is crucial for effective farming.

When encountering these animals, their behavior depends on your level relative to theirs. Lower-level animals may flee, while those at or above your level might become aggressive, especially if you approach too closely. Wildlife also boasts significant health pools, making early-game encounters challenging.

To increase your chances of obtaining Beast Hides, consider using Animal Bait to lure wildlife closer, simplifying the task of defeating them. Since these animals do not respawn continuously during the main storyline, you'll need to actively seek them out while exploring. Key methods to respawn wildlife and machines include:

• Fast traveling, which respawns all enemies and wildlife.
• Traveling far enough away to trigger respawns in previously visited areas.
• Triggering story moments, which can respawn nearby enemies and wildlife.

Farming Beast Hides isn't straightforward, but by systematically eliminating wildlife in the forest and city ruins, you'll typically gather enough. Beast Hides have a favorable drop rate, ensuring that you won't need an excessive amount unless you're upgrading more weapons than you can equip simultaneously.