Master Leather Crafting in V Rising: Step-by-Step Guide to Defeating Keely and Building a Tannery!

Leather is a crucial crafting material in V Rising that players will need shortly after setting up their Castle Hearts. However, the game offers limited guidance on acquiring this material, leaving some players uncertain about the process. Fortunately, obtaining leather in V Rising is straightforward, and this guide will walk players through the necessary steps.

V Rising: How to Make Leather

Reach the "Expanding My Domain" Quest:

• This quest prompts players to upgrade their Castle Heart.
• By this stage, players should have already upgraded their gear.

Defeat Keely the Frost Archer:

• Keely is the key boss for unlocking leather production.
• To find her, open the menu and navigate to the V Blood section.
• This will reveal a blood trail leading to the Bandit Trapper Camp in the Farbane Woods.

Unlock the Tannery:

• Defeating Keely unlocks the Tannery and other rewards.
• Building a Tannery requires: 8 Planks, 160 Rugged Hide
• Access the Build menu to construct the Tannery once you have the materials.

Produce Leather:

• Interact with the Tannery and place Rugged Hide in one of the input slots.
• It takes 16 Rugged Hide to create one piece of leather.
• To build a substantial leather stockpile, farm hides in the Farbane Woods.

Tips for Gathering Rugged Hide:

Target Wolf and Bear Dens:

• These are excellent sources of Rugged Hide.

Revisit the Bandit Trapper Camp:

• This location is also rich in hides.

Additional Bosses and Crafting Stations:

Explore the V Blood List:

• Defeating other bosses can unlock additional crafting stations.

Gain New Abilities:

• Tracking and defeating bosses like the Ferocious Bear can also grant new abilities.

By following these steps, players can efficiently gather and produce leather, enhancing their crafting capabilities in V Rising.