"Guide: Obtaining Frenzy Shards & Crystals in Monster Hunter Wilds"

Even after you've rolled credits in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, your adventure is far from over, especially as you dive into the High Rank content. One of the key elements you'll encounter are Frenzy Shards and Crystals, which play a crucial role in enhancing your gear. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to obtain and utilize these valuable resources in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.

Getting Frenzy Shards in Monster Hunter Wilds

Frenzy Shards are essential for crafting high-end equipment and can be obtained by taking down Frenzied monsters. These creatures, infected with the Frenzy Virus, start appearing in High Rank missions. Don't let their familiar appearance fool you; Frenzied monsters are significantly more aggressive and deal much higher damage than their regular counterparts. Successfully defeating or capturing one of these beasts will reward you with Frenzy Shards, which you can use to forge new weapons and armor.

Getting Frenzy Crystals in Monster Hunter Wilds

Frenzy Crystals are another vital crafting material, but unlike Shards, these can only be acquired from Gore Magala. To get your hands on Frenzy Crystals, you'll need to wound Gore Magala and break those wounds during combat. There's a chance you'll obtain a Frenzy Crystal from these broken parts. You can start hunting Gore Magala once you reach High Rank and unlock the optional quest called "Misty Depths."

How to Use Frenzy Shards and Crystals

Using Frenzy Shards and Crystals is straightforward. Head to Base Camp and speak with Gemma to start crafting new gear. Frenzy Shards are used in the creation of various high-level equipment, including:

• Entbehrung I
• Fledderklauen I
• Tyrannearm I
• Todlicher Abzug I
• Leumundslist
• Faulnisschleuder I
• Eisenleib
• Elendskraft I
• Schattenstolz I
• Wuchtblick I
• Kummerklang I
• Eiferschild I
• Stahlfakt I
• Sucher-Ankh I
• Artian Mail
• Artian Coil
• Gore Coil
• Damascus Helm

How to Find Frenzied Monsters

Frenzied monsters are prevalent in High Rank optional quests. However, not all monsters can be infected with the Frenzy Virus. The following monsters are immune:

• Zoh
• Shia
• Arkveld
• Gore Magala

Interestingly, Gore Magala, the source of the Frenzy Virus, can still be farmed for Frenzy Crystals.

With this guide, you're now equipped to farm Frenzy Shards and Crystals in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and in-depth information on the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.