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Enshrouded: Get Reptile Hide and Leather

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To get Reptile Hide and Reptile Leather in Enshrouded, you must hunt and skin specific reptilian enemies—primarily Lizards and certain bosses—and then craft the leather at a Tanning Station. Reptile Hide drops directly from these creatures, while Reptile Leather is a crafted material made from the hide, requiring a Tanning Station and specific resources.

What Are Reptile Hide and Reptile Leather Used For?

Reptile Hide and Reptile Leather are mid-to-late-game crafting materials in Enshrouded. They are essential for creating high-tier armor, weapons, and building components. Specifically, Reptile Leather is a key ingredient in the Radiant Paladin Armor Set, the Wanderer’s Armor Set, and various other epic and legendary items. You will also need them for upgrading your Flame Altar and crafting advanced workbenches and decorations. Because these materials are tied to progression, you won’t encounter them until you’ve explored the more dangerous regions of the map, such as the Kindlewastes and the Nomad Highlands.

Where to Find Reptile Hide: Best Farming Locations

Reptile Hide is dropped by Lizard-type enemies—humanoid reptilian creatures that wield swords, shields, and sometimes magic. They are not the same as the small, passive geckos you see early in the game; those do not drop hide. The most reliable farming spots are:

  • Kindlewastes Desert: The entire desert region is infested with Lizards. The area around the Ancient Spire in the Kindlewastes is a dense hotspot. You’ll find groups of 3-5 Lizards patrolling near ruined structures and cacti.
  • Nomad Highlands: The canyons and mesas here contain many Lizard camps. The Pillars of Creation area is particularly dense, with several camps within a short running distance.
  • Sun Temple: This dungeon in the Kindlewastes is full of Lizards, including elite variants. It’s a great spot to farm both hide and other rare materials, but it’s more dangerous.
  • Boss Drops: The Lizard Queen (a boss in the Kindlewastes) and the Dragon (in the Dragon’s Spire) drop a guaranteed amount of Reptile Hide upon defeat. This is a one-time source per kill, but it’s a good chunk.

When farming, use a pickaxe or a weapon with high critical hit chance to speed up kills. Also, consider bringing a Summon Staff to distract enemies while you loot.

How to Craft Reptile Leather: Step-by-Step

Once you have collected enough Reptile Hide, you must process it into leather. This is done at a Tanning Station, which you unlock after completing the “Tanning Station” quest (given by the Alchemist after you rescue him). Here’s the exact process:

  1. Build a Tanning Station: Craft it from the Build Menu (F1) under the “Crafting” tab. It requires 10x Wood Logs, 6x Stone, and 4x String. Place it in your base.
  2. Gather Tanning Ingredients: To craft Reptile Leather, you need the following per unit:
    • 1x Reptile Hide
    • 1x Tanning Solution (made from 1x Water and 1x Acid, also at the Tanning Station)
    • 1x Dye (optional, but some recipes require a specific color; for basic leather, no dye is needed)
  3. Craft the Leather: Interact with the Tanning Station, select “Reptile Leather” from the list, and confirm. The process takes about 10 seconds in real time.

Note: You can also find Reptile Leather as a rare drop from Vukah shamans in the Kindlewastes, but crafting is the most reliable method.

Common Mistakes and Misconceptions

Many players waste time trying to skin animals like boars or wolves for Reptile Hide—this doesn’t work. Only Lizard-type humanoids drop it. Another mistake is not having the Hunter’s Instinct skill (from the Hunter skill tree) which increases the drop rate of hides from beasts. While this skill specifically mentions “beasts,” it does apply to Lizard-type enemies as well, so it’s worth investing in. Also, be aware that the Tanning Station is not the same as the Workbench; you cannot craft leather at a regular workbench. Finally, some players think you need to defeat the boss “The Dragon” to unlock the recipe, but actually, you just need to unlock the Tanning Station and have the hide in your inventory—the recipe is automatically available.

Reptile Hide vs. Other Hides: Comparison

Reptile Hide is one of several hide types in the game, each with different uses and sources:

  • Animal Hide: Dropped by boars, deer, and wolves. Used for early-game armor and simple leather.
  • Thick Hide: Dropped by bears and warthogs. Used for mid-game armor and furniture.
  • Reptile Hide: Dropped by Lizards. Used for high-tier armor and advanced crafting.
  • Dragon Hide: Dropped by the Dragon boss. Used for the best-in-slot armor and weapons.

Reptile Hide is the second-highest tier, so it’s a significant step up from Thick Hide. If you’re making the Radiant Paladin set, you’ll need about 20-30 pieces of Reptile Hide, so plan your farming runs accordingly.

Tips for Efficient Farming

To maximize your hide yield per hour, follow these tips:

  • Use a Pickaxe on Lizard Drops: Sometimes, Lizards drop “Lizard Scales” instead of hide; you can sell those or use them for other recipes, but they are not a substitute.
  • Clear the Kindlewastes Spire area, then log out and back in: Enemies respawn when you reload the game or travel far away. This is the fastest way to farm.
  • Bring a Grappling Hook: The terrain in the Kindlewastes is hilly; a grappling hook helps you move between camps quickly.
  • Upgrade your Flame Altar: A higher level Flame Altar increases the level of enemies, which can increase drop rates, but it also makes them tougher. Balance difficulty with efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy Reptile Hide from a merchant?

No, no merchant in Enshrouded sells Reptile Hide or Reptile Leather. You must farm them from enemies and craft the leather yourself.

What is the difference between Reptile Hide and Reptile Leather?

Reptile Hide is the raw material dropped by enemies. Reptile Leather is the processed product made at the Tanning Station. Most high-tier recipes require the leather, not the raw hide, so you’ll always need to craft it.

How many Reptile Hides do I need for the Radiant Paladin set?

The full Radiant Paladin set (helmet, chest, legs, gloves, boots) requires a total of 25 Reptile Hides (5 per piece). This is the most common use, so it’s a good benchmark for farming.

Do Lizards drop Reptile Hide in the early game areas?

No, Lizards only appear in the Kindlewastes and Nomad Highlands, which are mid-to-late-game zones. You must progress the main story to reach these areas.

Can I use Reptile Leather to repair items?

No, repair materials are different (e.g., Repair Kits). Reptile Leather is only for crafting new items and building.

Is there a faster way to get Reptile Hide than killing Lizards?

The fastest way is to kill the Lizard Queen boss repeatedly, but she only respawns after a few in-game days. Otherwise, clearing the Kindlewastes Spire camps is the fastest repeatable method.

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