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This is a farming guide for Shady Crystal, an item in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise). Check here for all Shady Crystal locations and drop sources, as well as Shady Crystal uses in equipment and decoration crafting.

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Shady Crystal - Basic Information

Name Shady Crystal ImageShady Crystal
Description Emits a unique aura due to the light it absorbs. Material used to make stylish glasses.
Rarity 6 Type Other Materials
Sell Price 1000 Hold Limit 99

Shady Crystal - How to Farm

Location Summary
Clear "An Icy Blade So Bright" event quest.

As a Quest Reward

Type HR Quest Name Drop Qty (#)
Event Quest ★7 An Icy Blade So Bright -

Item drop quantity marked as ''-'' have unknown / unconfirmed quantities.

Shady Crystal - How to Use

Effect Summary
Used for forging a special armor.

Used to Craft Armor and Buddy Equipment

Head Image Shadow Shades (×4)

Used to Craft Layered Armor

Head Image Shadow Shades (x4)

Forge Shadow Shades

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After collecting four (4) Shady Crystals, go to the Special tab in Smithy and you should be able to forge Shadow Shades!

You can either forge it as a special layered armor or as a special head gear.

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