How to Obtain Lightcrystal in Monster Hunter Wilds

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, simply slaying and capturing monsters won't cut it for all your needs. To forge and upgrade your armor and weapons, you'll need to farm materials like Lightcrystals. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to farm Lightcrystals and what to do with them.

Monster Hunter Wilds Lightcrystal Farming Locations

Lightcrystals in *Monster Hunter Wilds* are obtained from Mining Outcrops, but the process can be quite random. Don’t get discouraged if it takes some time to gather what you need. Here’s a list of areas where you can find Mining 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

After mining, these outcrops will respawn in about 15 to 20 minutes. Use this time to explore other areas and farm different resources before returning to your Lightcrystal spots.

How to Use Lightcrystals

Once you’ve collected enough Lightcrystals, head back to Gemma at Base Camp. You can use them to forge or upgrade various pieces of equipment. Here’s 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

Keep in mind that many of these items, except for the Thunder Charm, may be outclassed quickly. It’s wise not to get too attached to your gear, as you’ll likely find better replacements 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 list of all armor sets, be sure to check out The Escapist.