In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, slaying and capturing monsters is just part of the adventure. To craft and upgrade your arsenal, you'll also need to gather materials like Lightcrystals. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to effectively farm Lightcrystals in the game.
Monster Hunter Wilds Lightcrystal Farming Locations
Lightcrystals are primarily obtained from Mining Outcrops scattered throughout *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Keep in mind that finding them can be a bit of a lottery, so patience is key. Here's where you can find these valuable resources:
- 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
After mining, Mining Outcrops will respawn within 15 to 20 minutes, giving you the chance to explore other areas for additional resources before circling back.
How to Use Lightcrystals
Once you've gathered a sufficient amount of Lightcrystals, head back to Gemma at Base Camp to utilize them in forging or upgrading your equipment. Here are some items you can craft or enhance with Lightcrystals:
- 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
Note that many of these items, except for the Thunder Charm, may be outclassed rather quickly, so consider them as stepping stones in your journey to more powerful gear.
That wraps up everything you need to know about farming and using Lightcrystals in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, including a list of all armor sets, be sure to check out The Escapist.
