In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, slaying and capturing monsters is just part of the adventure. To truly enhance your gear, you'll need to dive into the world and gather materials like Lightcrystals for forging and upgrading your armor and weapons. 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 the drop rate can be quite random, so patience is key when farming these valuable resources.
Below is a list of areas where you can find Mining Outcrops to farm 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 a spot, Mining Outcrops will take about 15 to 20 minutes to respawn. Use this time wisely by moving to another area to farm different resources before circling back to the Lightcrystal spots.
How to Use Lightcrystals
Once you've gathered enough Lightcrystals, head back to Gemma at Base Camp. Here, you can use them to forge or upgrade various pieces of equipment. Below is a list of items that require 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
While these items can give you a significant boost, remember that many, except for the Thunder Charm, may be outclassed relatively quickly. So, don't get too attached to your gear; better upgrades will soon become available.
That covers all 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 visit The Escapist.
