Slaying monsters is only half the battle in Monster Hunter Wilds. Crafting powerful armor and weapons requires gathering materials, and Lightcrystals are a key component. This guide details how to farm them efficiently.

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• Monster Hunter Wilds Lightcrystal Farming Locations
• How to Use Lightcrystals

Monster Hunter Wilds Lightcrystal Farming Locations

Lightcrystals are found by mining Mining Outcrops in Monster Hunter Wilds. The drop rate is random, so persistent mining is key. Here are the areas with 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

Mining Outcrops respawn in approximately 15-20 minutes. Utilize this downtime by farming in different areas before returning to previously mined locations.

How to Use Lightcrystals

Once you've gathered enough Lightcrystals, return to Gemma at Base Camp to forge or upgrade weapons. Lightcrystals are used in crafting the following equipment:

• 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 (excluding the Thunder Charm) will likely be quickly surpassed by better equipment as you progress.

That's all you need to know about obtaining and using Lightcrystals in Monster Hunter Wilds. Check out The Escapist for more game guides and information, including a complete armor set list.