How to Obtain Lightcrystal in Monster Hunter Wilds

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, slaying and capturing monsters is thrilling, but sometimes you need to roll up your sleeves and gather materials yourself for crafting top-notch armor and weapons. Here’s your ultimate guide to farming Lightcrystals in the game.

Monster Hunter Wilds Lightcrystal Farming Locations

Lightcrystals in *Monster Hunter Wilds* are harvested from Mining Outcrops, but remember, their drop rates can be unpredictable. Patience is key, so keep at it even if it takes a few tries to get what you need.

Below are the prime locations for farming Lightcrystals:

• 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 you've mined an outcrop, it will take about 15 to 20 minutes to respawn. Use this time to explore other areas and gather different resources before circling back.

How to Use Lightcrystals

Once you've collected enough Lightcrystals, head back to Gemma at Base Camp. Here, you can use them to forge or upgrade a variety of weapons and armor. Here’s a rundown of the equipment you can craft 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

Keep in mind, many of these items, except for the Thunder Charm, might be outclassed quickly. Don’t get too attached; better gear is likely just around the corner.

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 comprehensive list of all armor sets, be sure to check out The Escapist.