Hunting monsters isn't the only challenge in Monster Hunter Wilds – sometimes you'll need to gather materials yourself to craft powerful gear. Here's your complete guide to farming Lightcrystals efficiently.

Contents

Where to Find Lightcrystals in Monster Hunter Wilds | Best Uses for Lightcrystals

Where to Find Lightcrystals in Monster Hunter Wilds

Lightcrystals randomly appear when mining outcrops throughout the game world. Don't worry if they don't drop immediately – persistence pays off.

Here are all mining locations where you can find Lightcrystals:

Windward Plains: Zones 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 17
Oilwell Basin: Zones 4, 6, 7
Iceshard Cliffs: Zones 8, 16
Ruins of Wyveria: Zone 5

Mining nodes respawn every 15-20 minutes, letting you rotate between areas while waiting.

Best Uses for Lightcrystals

Bring your collected Lightcrystals to Gemma at Base Camp to craft or upgrade weapons. These materials are required for:

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 useful early on, most of these items (except the Thunder Charm) become obsolete quickly as you progress.

With this guide, you're ready to farm and utilize Lightcrystals effectively in Monster Hunter Wilds. For more gameplay strategies and comprehensive armor guides, keep exploring The Escapist's resources.