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Monster Hunter Wilds

Lightcrystal Mining Location and Uses

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Lightcrystal is an Equipment Material that can be harvested from Mining Outcrops in Monster Hunter Wilds. See the location of Lightcrystals, the best way to farm it, and how to use them here!

How to Get Lightcrystal

Can be First Mined in Low Rank Ruins of Wyveria

The earliest the player will be able to mine Lightcrystals is when they unlock Low Rank Ruins of Wyveria. Lightcrystals cannot be mined from Mining Outcrops found in Low Rank Windward Plains, Oilwell Basin, and Iceshard Cliffs.

How to Unlock High Rank

Lightcrystal Will be More Accessible in High Rank

Locale Areas
Monster Hunter Wilds - Windward Plains IconWindward Plains
Windward Plains 1 Windward Plains 2 Windward Plains 3 Windward Plains 4 Windward Plains 7 Windward Plains 9 Windward Plains 10 Windward Plains 17
Monster Hunter Wilds - Oilwell Basin Icon Oilwell Basin
Oilwell Basin 4 Oilwell Basin 6 Oilwell Basin 7 Oilwell Basin 13 Oilwell Basin 14 Oilwell Basin 17
Monster Hunter Wilds - Iceshard Cliffs Icon Iceshard Cliffs
Iceshard Cliffs 3 Iceshard Cliffs 6 Iceshard Cliffs 8 Iceshard Cliffs 16 Iceshard Cliffs 18 Iceshard Cliffs 20
Monster Hunter Wilds - Ruins of Wyveria Icon Ruins of Wyveria
Wyveria 1 Wyveria 5 Wyveria 7 Wyveria 8 Wyveria 11 Wyveria 15

Upon reaching High Rank, Lightcrystals will not be exclusive to Ruins of Wyveria and will be available to mine on Windward Plains, Oilwell Basin, and Iceshard Cliffs.

Bypass Mining Outcrop Cooldown with Optional Quests

Mining Outcrops normally have a 15 minute cooldown which can be bypassed by starting an Optional Quest in Windward Plains, harvesting the Mining Outcrops, and then selecting "Return from Quest" in the menu.

The recommended Optional Quests to farm Lightcrystals in is The Pursued and the Pursuer and A Futile Fight. These are early Optional Quests in the Windward Plains with the Plenty State, allowing you to get more Lightcrystals.

List of Optional Quests

Acquire From Traders

Fiery SandpepperFiery Sandpepper x1
Kilama
LightcrystalLightcrystal x1

Lightcrystal can be acquired from Kilama in Kunafa. However, note that trader inventory rotates daily in-game, so try rechecking at a later time or resting first if the item you're looking for doesn't show.

Item Trading Guide

Lightcrystal Farming Route

Best Farmed in High Rank Windward Plains

Windward Plains Lightcrystal Farming Route

  1. Mine the surrounding outcrops near Lookout Hill, then mine the one at the end of the river.
  2. Fast travel to Mineral Cave, mine the nearby outcrops, then get to the cliff at Area 5. Jump down and glide with your Seikret. Then proceed to get the Area 6 and 2 outcrops.
  3. Mine the outcrops in the Underground Water Vein.
  4. Fast travel to the Bone desert and mine all the outcrops on Area 17.

Once you get to High Rank, the best area to farm Lightcrystals will be in High Rank Windward Plains due to how many more Mining Outcrops there are in this location.

It's recommended to have three levels of Geologist equipped and set the environment to Plenty to maximize efficiency when farming.

Windward Plains Map and Location Guide

Lightcrystal Mining Outcrop Interactive Map

To search for a specific item or material, press the magnifying glass icon on the bottom right. Select from the dropdown button to see other levels and areas

List of Mining Outcrop Farming Locations for Lightcrystal

High Rank Oilwell Basin

High Rank Iceshard Cliffs

How to Use Lightcrystal

Used to Forge Weapons

Guild Knight Sabers IGuild Knight Sabers I (x1)

Used to Upgrade Weapons

Dragon Perforator IIDragon Perforator II (×1) Hyperguard IIHyperguard II (×1)
Dual Hatchets IIDual Hatchets II (×1) Buster Sword IIBuster Sword II (×1)
Triple Bayonet IITriple Bayonet II (×1) Iron Hammer IIIron Hammer II (×1)
Iron Assault IIIron Assault II (×1) Metal Bagpipe IIMetal Bagpipe II (×1)
Iron Gale IIIron Gale II (×1) Chrome Drill IIChrome Drill II (×1)
Chain Blitz IIChain Blitz II (×1) Iron Katana IIIron Katana II (×1)
Iron Accelerator IIIron Accelerator II (×1) Iron Beater IIIron Beater II (×1)

Used to Forge Armor

Ingot Vambraces αIngot Vambraces α
Ingot Vambraces α (×2)
Melahoa Branch αMelahoa Branch α
Melahoa Branch α (×1)
Melahoa Jacket αMelahoa Jacket α
Melahoa Jacket α (×1)
DiverDiver
Diver's Mask α (×2)
Melahoa Hat αMelahoa Hat α
Melahoa Hat α (×1)
Strategist Spectacles α Strategist Spectacles α (×2)
Square Glasses α Square Glasses α (×2)
Lagiacrus Helm αLagiacrus Helm α
Lagiacrus Helm α (×2)
Lagiacrus Helm βLagiacrus Helm β
Lagiacrus Helm β (×2)
Rey Sandgreaves αRey Sandgreaves α
Rey Sandgreaves α (×3)
Rey Sandgreaves βRey Sandgreaves β
Rey Sandgreaves β (×3)
Melahoa Folia αMelahoa Folia α
Melahoa Folia α (×1)

Used to Forge/Upgrade Charms

Thunder Charm IIIThunder Charm III (×2) Surge Charm IISurge Charm II (×2)

Lightcrystal Overview

LightcrystalLightcrystal
Description A precious and extremely hard substance with a faint glow. Sometimes used for crafting tools.
Rarity 5 Type Equipment Material
Sell Price
Zenny 1150z
Pouch Limit -

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