There are special monsters, that are called 'shiny monsters'. You will recognize them on their red outline & shine. There is a small chance to spawn a shiny monster, instead of a normal monster. What makes this monsters so special you might ask?
The Shiny Monsters will be stronger, give you a lot more experience and drop better loot. The most important fact is that shiny monsters drop a very rare and special stone that is called 'Talent Shard'.
Talent shards can be used to advance in a talent of your choice. You can turn them in to special NPCs, which will help you training your talents. There are currently five trainer NPCs that will help you getting stronger and more talented with different
weapons or magic. Shiny monsters will spice up your hunts and make them more exciting.
Very Weak: 1:50 chance to spawn as shiny monster. 1 talent shards (20% chance)
Weak: 1:250 chance to spawn as shiny monster. 1 talent shard (100% chance)
Medium: 1:350 chance to spawn as shiny monster. 1-2 talent shards (100% chance)
Strong: 1:350 chance to spawn as shiny monster. 1-4 talent shards (100% chance)
Very Strong: 1:400 chance to spawn as shiny monster. 1-5 talent shards (100% chance)