Probably a long shot...

[LianaThorne]

I'd read that back in 2019 the drop rate was increased and people were getting it within 2-3 fates, and if not then at least within 5-10. This just feels absurd lol, I'm logging off for the night after having done like 7 more FATES with nothing dropping.

Unfortunately it is completely RNG dependent. Seen reports of some people needing way more than 10 fates when their luck was particularly bad post-nerf. Having a couple quick ones and then one that takes longer isn't anything to worry about. I vaguely remember a couple of the crystals taking me a while too when I was working on my alts AST weapon.

Just make sure you have empty space in your inventory and if you want, put the crystals you've already gotten into your retainer so you don't have any on you. It *might* help cause I think the game drops your chance when you have more than a couple on you at a time (can't remember if this is Atma or Crystals but *shrug*).