Thick Hide
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A thick hide with exceptional strength and durability. Perfect for heavy armor and equipment, offering excellent impact protection. Over time, it softens and molds to the wearer's body. Can be purchased at the tannery or obtained by skinning giant mammals.
leather
Butchery
uncommon
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- •Uncommon leather material obtained from large game animals like Rhinos and Elephants
- •Primary use is crafting and upgrading high-tier leather armor and equipment
- •Rhino farming is the fastest method — clusters spawn near northern fast travel points
- •Elephants also yield Thick Hide but roam further north, west of the Varnia road
- •Must actively skin killed animals — hides don't drop as loot without the skinning action
- •Purchasable alternative at Hernand Tannery — 20 Copper each, replenished daily at midnight
- •Tier above Sturdy Hide in farming progression; pairs with other leather crafting materials
Gathering Guide
- •Hunt Rhinos near the northern main road fast travel point — fastest and most reliable farm
- •Elephants found further north in Crimson Desert, slightly west of the road to Varnia
- •Also drop from large bears and boars scattered across the northern regions
- •Must skin the animal after killing it to receive Thick Hide
- •Alternative: Buy from the Tannery in Hernand for 20 Copper per unit — stock resets daily at midnight
Gathering Regions
Similar Resources
Thin Hide
Soft, flexible, and thin hide, used for light armor and decorations. It's breathable and easy to dye, but provides little protection. Can be purchased at a tannery or obtained by skinning small mammals. It can also be looted from humans.
Sturdy Hide
Special leather strengthened through a stiffening process. As tough as plate yet still somewhat flexible, it provides high protection for armor. It's sometimes reinforced with bone or metal. Can be purchased at the tannery or obtained by skinning giant reptiles.
Short Hair Hide
A hide with short fur remaining on the surface. It offers a soft feel and gentle warmth, making it ideal for clothing decoration, linings, and wrapping handles, and it's also easy to work with. Can be purchased at the tannery or obtained by skinning animals such as cows, deer, and sheep.
Long Hair Hide
A thick, long fur hide. With excellent heat retention, it's used for protection against cold weather, and its rugged appearance adds to its imposing presence, making it suitable for coats and ceremonial equipment. Can be purchased at a tannery or obtained by skinning animals such as wolves and boar.
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Last updated: March 2026