How to get animal fibre in Nightingale

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On the hunt.

In Nightingale, Animal Fibre is a resource essential for crafting more intricate and advanced items. Unlike Plant Fibre, which can be easily collected from specific plants, obtaining Animal Fibre requires a bit more effort and preparation. Here, we explain how to get Animal Fibre in Nightingale.

How to Get Animal Fibre in Nightingale

Before you can start collecting Animal Fibre, you’ll need to have the following tools:

  • Makeshift Hunting Knife: Crafted with 3 Rocks, 3 Sticks, and 6 Plant Fibre.
  • Simple Tanning Station: Constructed using 6 Sticks and 10 Plant Fibre.

We’d recommend a stronger weapon than the Makeshift Hunting Knife, but it’s not essential.

Gathering Animal Fibre

To acquire Animal Fibre, follow these steps@

  1. Hunt an Animal: Equip your Hunting Knife and search for a deer, boar, or other small animals. Once you find one, hunt it down and kill it.
  2. Harvest the Animal: Use the Hunting Knife to harvest the meat, hide, and bones from the animal.
  3. Craft Animal Fibre: Take the Raw Meat to the Tanning Station and spend 2 Raw Meat to craft one Animal Fibre.

Tips for Collecting Animal Fibre

  • Plan Your Route: Before heading out, check the map to identify areas with a high density of buildings or natural resources, increasing your chances of encountering animals.
  • Pack the Right Tools: Ensure you have all the necessary tools for resource collecting, such as the Scrapper, Hand Vac, Liberator, Impact Hammer, and Prybar.
  • Stay Prepared: Some animals may fight back, so it’s essential to have proper gear and weapons to defend yourself during the hunt.

Using Animal Fibre

Animal Fibre is required for crafting multiple items in Nightingale, making it an indispensable resource for building and crafting structures. As you progress, you’ll find that Animal Fibre is necessary for creating more advanced items and crafting stations.

So, there you have it: a guide on how to get Animal Fibre in Nightingale. Although it’s a bit of a faff to acquire this resource, it’s well worth it. It’s needed for crafting more advanced items and equipment. For more resource locations, we have a full list here. If you’re just starting out in Nightingale, check out our guides on the best base starting locations and how to open and exit portals.