
Thin Hide
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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.
leather
Butchery
common
About
- •Soft and breathable — ideal for early-game light armor crafting before progressing to thicker hides
- •Primary use: refinement material at blacksmiths for upgrading leather armor and jewelry
- •Small animals like foxes, rabbits, and baby deer are consistent sources
- •Alternatively, purchase from any Tannery (indicated by animal hide and needle icon on map)
- •Easiest resource tier for leather — same mechanics apply to thick hide, sturdy hide, etc.
Gathering Guide
- •Hunt baby deer in Hernand and Pailune woodlands — often found in groups near adult deer
- •Skin foxes in Hernand and Pailune forests — small animals drop thin hide consistently
- •Purchase from Tanneries in towns (8 Copper per hide) — inventory refreshes daily at midnight
Gathering Regions
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Sturdy Hide
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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