In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the thrill of the hunt goes beyond just slaying monsters. To craft the finest armor and weapons, you'll need to get your hands dirty and farm essential materials like Lightcrystals. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to effectively farm Lightcrystals and how to utilize them.
Monster Hunter Wilds Lightcrystal Farming Locations
Lightcrystals in *Monster Hunter Wilds* are found at Mining Outcrops, although your success rate might be hit or miss. It's a bit of a gamble, but with persistence, you'll gather what you need. Here's a breakdown of where you can find these precious 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
Remember, after mining, these outcrops need about 15 to 20 minutes to respawn. Use this time wisely by exploring other areas to collect different resources before returning to your Lightcrystal spots.
How to Use Lightcrystals
Once you've stockpiled enough Lightcrystals, head back to Gemma at Base Camp. Here, you can forge or upgrade a variety of weapons and armor. Below is a list of equipment that requires 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Keep in mind, many of these items, except for the Thunder Charm, may become outdated quickly. Don’t get too attached; better gear will likely come your way soon.
That's 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 full list of armor sets, be sure to check out The Escapist.
