Once you've completed the main story of Monster Hunter Wilds, the High Rank content offers a wealth of new challenges. This guide explains how to acquire and utilize Frenzy Shards and Crystals in Monster Hunter Wilds.

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Acquiring Frenzy Shards in Monster Hunter Wilds
Obtaining Frenzy Crystals in Monster Hunter Wilds
Utilizing Frenzy Shards and Crystals
Locating Frenzied Monsters

Acquiring Frenzy Shards in Monster Hunter Wilds

Frenzy Shards are earned by vanquishing Frenzied monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Monsters infected with the Frenzy Virus emerge during High Rank missions. While they may resemble their standard forms, do not take them lightly. Frenzied monsters inflict significantly greater damage and exhibit heightened aggression, posing a formidable threat.

Upon slaying or capturing a Frenzied monster, you will receive Frenzy Shards. These materials are essential for forging powerful new weapons and armor.

Obtaining Frenzy Crystals in Monster Hunter Wilds

Frenzy Crystals are another crafting material, but these are exclusive to Gore Magala. By wounding Gore Magala and then breaking those wounded parts, you have a chance to obtain a Frenzy Crystal.

The opportunity to battle Gore Magala arises upon reaching High Rank quests and unlocking the optional quest "Misty Depths."

Utilizing Frenzy Shards and Crystals

Frenzy Shards function like other crafting components. Return to Base Camp and speak with Gemma to begin crafting new equipment using your Frenzy Shards. Below is a list of gear that requires them:

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

Locating Frenzied Monsters

Frenzied monsters appear in nearly all High Rank optional quests. The only monsters not susceptible to the Frenzy Virus are:

Zoh Shia
Arkveld
Gore Magala

Gore Magala is the origin of the Virus itself, making it the prime target for farming Frenzy Crystals.

This covers everything you need to know about farming Frenzy Shards and Crystals in Monster Hunter Wilds. For more tips and game information, be sure to explore The Escapist.