FleshZ Core Mechanics

The mod introduces a three-stage workflow for leather production: Harvesting, Curing, and Drying.

1. Harvesting

Animals that traditionally dropped leather now drop Raw Hide. This item cannot be used for crafting armor or books immediately and must be processed further.

2. Curing (Preparation)

To prevent the hide from rotting and to prepare it for the drying process, it must be combined with a curing agent. In FleshZ, Sugar is used as the primary preservative. Combining a Raw Hide with Sugar creates a Prepared Hide.

3. Drying

The final stage requires the Wood Rack. Prepared Hides are hung on the rack and left to dry over time. Once the process is complete, the hide transforms into standard vanilla Leather. This same process applies to Rotten Leather, which can be dried to revert it into a Raw Hide, effectively allowing players to 'cleanse' zombie remains into high-quality materials.