"Guide to Obtaining Frenzy Shards and Crystals in Monster Hunter Wilds"

Even after you've rolled credits in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the adventure continues with the exciting High Rank content. Let's dive into how you can acquire and utilize Frenzy Shards and Crystals in *Monster Hunter Wilds* to enhance your gear and tackle even tougher challenges.

Getting Frenzy Shards in Monster Hunter Wilds

To get your hands on Frenzy Shards, you'll need to face off against Frenzied monsters in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. These creatures, infected with the Frenzy Virus, start appearing during High Rank missions. Don't be fooled by their familiar appearance; Frenzied monsters are significantly more aggressive and deal much higher damage, posing a formidable challenge. Upon defeating or capturing one of these beasts, you'll be rewarded with Frenzy Shards, essential for crafting new weapons and armor.

Getting Frenzy Crystals in Monster Hunter Wilds

Frenzy Crystals, another crucial crafting material, are exclusively obtained from Gore Magala. When you engage and successfully wound Gore Magala, destroying those wounds gives you a chance to obtain a Frenzy Crystal. You'll encounter Gore Magala in High Rank quests, specifically after unlocking the optional quest "Misty Depths."

How to Use Frenzy Shards and Crystals

Utilizing Frenzy Shards is straightforward; they're just like any other crafting material in the game. Head to Base Camp and speak with Gemma to start crafting new gear. Here's a list of gear that you can craft using Frenzy Shards:

• 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
• Gore Coil

How to Find Frenzied Monsters

You'll encounter Frenzied monsters primarily in High Rank optional quests. However, not all monsters are susceptible to the Frenzy Virus. The following monsters do not have the Frenzy Virus:

• Zoh
• Shia
• Arkveld
• Gore Magala

Interestingly, Gore Magala itself is the source of the Frenzy Virus, so you can farm it specifically for Frenzy Crystals.

That's everything you need to know about farming Frenzy Shards and Crystals in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.