Slaying monsters is only half the battle in Monster Hunter Wilds. Crafting powerful armor and weapons requires gathering materials, and Lightcrystals are a key ingredient. This guide details how to farm Lightcrystals and what you can craft with them.
Monster Hunter Wilds Lightcrystal Farming Locations
Lightcrystals are found by mining Mining Outcrops throughout Monster Hunter Wilds. The drop rate is random, so be patient! Here are locations with Mining Outcrops:
- Windward Plains: Areas 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 17
- Oilwell Basin: Areas 4, 6, 7
- Iceshard Cliffs: Areas 8, 16
- Ruins of Wyveria: Area 5
Mining Outcrops respawn in approximately 15-20 minutes. Explore different areas to maximize your farming efficiency.
How to Use Lightcrystals
Once you've gathered enough Lightcrystals, return to Gemma at Base Camp to forge or upgrade equipment. Lightcrystals are used in crafting the following items:
- Guild Knight Sabers I
- Dragon Perforator II
- Dual Hatchets II
- Triple Bayonet II
- Iron Assault II
- Iron Gale II
- Chain Blitz II
- Iron Accelerator II
- Hyperguard II
- Buster Sword II
- Iron Hammer II
- Metal Bagpipe II
- Chrome Drill II
- Iron Katana II
- Iron Beater II
- Ingot Vambraces
- Thunder Charm III
Keep in mind that many of these items (excluding the Thunder Charm) may become obsolete relatively quickly, so don't be afraid to upgrade as you progress.
That's all you need to know about obtaining and using Lightcrystals in Monster Hunter Wilds. For more helpful tips and guides, including a complete armor set list, check out The Escapist!
