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11Leather2233Leather materials in Crimson Desert are animal hides obtained through Hunting. These hides are a primary component in Crafting leather-based armor, including body armor, gloves, boots, and cloaks. Different animals yield different types of hide, and the quality of the hide determines what tier of equipment can be crafted from it.4455Leather falls under the Crafting Materials category. Players who focus on hunting as a core gameplay activity will accumulate large quantities of hides over time. The five hide types range from common Thin Hide, dropped by smaller creatures, to the much rarer Sturdy Hide and Long Hair Hide found on larger or more dangerous animals.6677Hide Types8899IconNameSource AnimalUsed ForThin HideRabbits, foxes, deer, and other small to medium wildlife.Basic leather armor pieces. Entry-level crafting recipes.Thick HideBoars, wolves, and larger herbivores.Mid-tier leather armor. Reinforced boots and gloves.Sturdy HideBears, large predators, and elite wildlife.High-tier leather armor. Advanced crafting recipes.Short Hair HideHorses, donkeys, and certain plains-dwelling animals.Specialized leather armor and cloaks.Long Hair HideMountain goats, yaks, and highland creatures.Heavy leather armor. Fur-lined cloaks and cold-weather gear.1010Where to Find Leather11111212All leather materials are obtained by hunting wild animals throughout the open world. After killing an animal, players can loot its carcass to receive hides along with meats and sometimes bones. The type and quantity of hide dropped depends on the species and size of the animal.13131414Small creatures like rabbits and foxes yield Thin Hide and are abundant in the lowland meadows around Hernand. Larger animals such as boars and wolves, found in forested regions, drop Thick Hide. For Sturdy Hide, players will need to take on bears and other dangerous predators in remote wilderness areas. Short Hair Hide comes from domesticated and plains animals, while Long Hair Hide is most commonly found on highland creatures living in mountainous terrain.15151616Uses17171818Leather is used primarily in the crafting of armor at crafting stations. Leather armor provides a balance of defense and mobility, making it popular with players who favor agility-based builds. Different hide types correspond to different armor tiers:19192020Thin Hide is used in basic, early-game armor that offers light protection with minimal weight penalties.21212222Thick Hide and Short Hair Hide are mid-tier materials suitable for armor that balances protection and flexibility.23232424Sturdy Hide and Long Hair Hide are used for the highest-tier leather armor, offering substantial defense while remaining lighter than plate armor alternatives.25252626In addition to armor, hides are occasionally required in crafting recipes for equipment accessories, saddle components, and certain tools.27272828Tips29293030Hunting animals with a bow or ranged weapon is often more efficient than melee, since many animals flee when startled.31313232Check the animal's health bar color before engaging. Larger, tougher animals indicated by higher threat levels drop the rarer hides.33333434Sturdy Hide can also occasionally be purchased from specialty vendors in larger towns, though the price is significantly higher than farming it through hunting.