How to Get Frenzy Shards & Frenzy Crystals in Monster Hunter Wilds

Author: Michael Mar 17,2025

How to Get Frenzy Shards & Frenzy Crystals in Monster Hunter Wilds

Even after conquering the main story in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the High Rank content unlocks a whole new world of challenges and rewards. This guide explains how to obtain and utilize Frenzy Shards and Crystals.

Table of Contents

  • Getting Frenzy Shards in Monster Hunter Wilds
  • Getting Frenzy Crystals in Monster Hunter Wilds
  • How to Use Frenzy Shards and Crystals
  • How to Find Frenzied Monsters

Getting Frenzy Shards in Monster Hunter Wilds

Frenzy Shards are acquired by defeating Frenzied monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds. These infected creatures appear in High Rank missions. While visually similar to their standard counterparts, Frenzied monsters are significantly more aggressive and inflict greater damage. Successfully hunting or capturing a Frenzied monster yields Frenzy Shards, crucial for crafting powerful new weapons and armor.

Getting Frenzy Crystals in Monster Hunter Wilds

Frenzy Crystals, another valuable crafting material, are exclusively obtained from Gore Magala. Damaging and breaking Gore Magala's parts during battle offers a chance to acquire these rare crystals. You'll encounter Gore Magala in High Rank quests, specifically the optional quest "Misty Depths."

How to Use Frenzy Shards and Crystals

Frenzy Shards function like other crafting materials. Return to Base Camp and speak with Gemma to craft new equipment using your collected Shards. Some examples of gear requiring Frenzy Shards include: 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, and Gore Coil.

How to Find Frenzied Monsters

Most High Rank optional quests feature Frenzied monsters. Exceptions include Zoh, Shia, Arkveld, and Gore Magala (although Gore Magala itself is the source of Frenzy Crystals).

This concludes your guide to farming Frenzy Shards and Crystals in Monster Hunter Wilds. For more helpful tips and game information, be sure to check out The Escapist.