If you're trying to complete the Bovine Armor set in Diablo 4 Season 15, don't overlook Foreshanks of the Bovine. These are the gloves from the set, and getting them is pretty simple once you know where to go. You don't need to farm random enemies for a lucky drop. The trick is finding a particular cow in Old Tristram and interacting with it.
Here's how to get the gloves and what to do if the interaction doesn't work the first time.
Where to Find the Cow in Diablo 4
Before entering the game, turn off cross-network play. This is worth doing because other players can interfere with the interaction, and a crowded instance can make the process more frustrating.
Once you're in the game, follow these steps:
1. Teleport to the Imperial Library.
2. Enter Old Tristram from the Imperial Library.
3. Head northeast toward the area behind the Cathedral.
4. Look for the cow and interact with it to trigger the petting action.
5. If the interaction succeeds, Foreshanks of the Bovine should appear in your inventory.
6. Right-click the item to unlock the cosmetic reward.
That's all there is to the basic process. The tricky part isn't finding a tough enemy or completing a difficult fight. It's getting the cow interaction to work when other players are around.
What to Do If You Can't Pet the Cow
You might reach the cow and find that someone else is already there. In the reported method, the interaction can be affected by an instance-wide cooldown of around two minutes. If another player triggers it before you, you may have to wait before you can try again.
I wouldn't waste too much time standing around in a crowded instance. Try one of these options instead:
Switch your difficulty. Change your Torment level to try to enter a different instance. If the area is still crowded, you can even try switching to Normal.
Teleport to town and return. This gives you another chance to load into a less crowded instance. Head back to the cow behind the Cathedral and try again.
Wait a couple of minutes. If the cooldown is the problem, give it around two minutes before attempting the interaction again.
Turning off cross-network play beforehand may help reduce competition, but it doesn't guarantee you'll be alone. If someone else gets to the cow first, switching instances is usually a better option than repeatedly trying to interact with it.
Is Foreshanks of the Bovine the Last Piece You Need?
Foreshanks of the Bovine unlock the gloves for the Bovine Armor cosmetic set. Getting them is one step toward completing the full look, but you may still have other pieces to collect.
The chest piece is another item to keep an eye on. The method discussed in the original guide points to Moophisto as the farming target for that piece, so you'll need to work on it separately if you're still missing it.
If you're also preparing for other Season 15 activities, you can explore available Diablo 4 items to help with your next upgrades.
Final Tip
The main thing is to head straight to Old Tristram and check behind the Cathedral, rather than wasting time farming enemies for the gloves. Disable cross-network play before entering, pet the cow, and unlock Foreshanks of the Bovine from your inventory. If another player beats you to it, try a different difficulty or return from town instead of waiting around in a crowded instance.
