How to Get Lightcrystal in Monster Hunter Wilds

Efficiently Farming Lightcrystals in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Comprehensive Guide

Simply defeating monsters isn't enough in Monster Hunter Wilds. Crafting superior armor and weapons requires gathering essential materials, and Lightcrystals are among the most sought-after. This guide details the best Lightcrystal farming locations and their uses.

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Table of Contents

• Lightcrystal Farming Locations
• Utilizing Lightcrystals

Lightcrystal Farming Locations

Lightcrystals are acquired by mining designated Outcrops within Monster Hunter Wilds. The drop rate is variable, so persistent mining is key.

High-Yield Mining Outcrop Locations:

• 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

Exploited Outcrops regenerate within 15-20 minutes. Utilize this downtime by farming other resources in different areas before returning.

Utilizing Lightcrystals

Once you've amassed sufficient Lightcrystals, return to Gemma at Base Camp to craft or upgrade equipment. Lightcrystals are a component in 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

Note that many of these items (excluding the Thunder Charm) may become obsolete quickly. Don't be overly attached; better replacements will likely emerge as you progress.

This concludes our guide to obtaining and utilizing Lightcrystals in Monster Hunter Wilds. For further game tips, including a complete armor set list, explore The Escapist.