NieR: Automata offers a wide array of weapons, allowing players to experiment 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, though specific resources are required. One particularly crucial material, Beast Hides, isn't readily obtained; here's a guide to efficient acquisition.
Obtaining Beast Hides in NieR: Automata
Beast Hides are obtained by defeating wildlife like 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, farming wildlife is less straightforward than farming machines due to their lower spawn rate; strategic searching is key.
Moose and boar are exclusive to the game's ruined city and forest areas. Their reaction to player attacks (fleeing or attacking) depends on the level disparity. 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 the hunting process.
Wildlife, unlike consistently spawning enemies, requires active searching during exploration. Respawn mechanics mirror those of machines:
- Fast traveling resets all enemies and wildlife.
- Sufficient distance from an area triggers respawn.
- Story progression can cause nearby respawns.
Efficient Beast Hide farming isn't easily achieved. Consistently eliminating encountered wildlife in forest and city ruin areas typically yields sufficient hides. Their relatively high drop rate ensures players rarely require excessive quantities, especially if they avoid upgrading more weapons than they can equip simultaneously.
