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

Weapon upgrades are readily available at the Resistance Camp, though specific resources are required depending on the weapon. One crucial crafting material, Beast Hides, isn't readily obtained; this guide details efficient farming methods.

Obtaining Beast Hides in NieR: Automata

Beast Hides are potential drops from wildlife such as moose and boar. These creatures randomly appear in specific map areas, generally avoiding players and nearby robots. Their white icons on the mini-map distinguish them from machines' black icons. However, unlike machines, wildlife doesn't respawn frequently, requiring strategic searching.

Moose and boar are exclusive to the ruined city and forest zones. Their behavior (fleeing or attacking) depends on the player's level relative to the animal's. 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 creatures.

Animal Bait can lure wildlife closer, simplifying the hunting process.

Since wildlife doesn't continuously respawn during the main storyline, players must actively hunt them during exploration. Wildlife and machine respawns share similar conditions:

• 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 enemies and wildlife.

Efficient Beast Hide farming isn't straightforward. Consistently eliminating encountered wildlife in forest and city ruin areas generally provides sufficient hides. The drop rate is relatively high, meaning excessive accumulation is unlikely unless upgrading more weapons than currently equipped.