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"Mastering Mounts in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Guide"

by Thomas Apr 10,2025

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, mastering your arsenal of abilities is crucial for triumphing over the fierce creatures you'll encounter. One key tactic to dominate the battlefield and control the beast is through mounting. Here’s a detailed guide on how to mount in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.

How to Mount a Monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

Fighting a Chatacabra in Monster Hunter Wilds

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While equipping the best weapons and gear in *Monster Hunter Wilds* is vital, mastering battle control is paramount. Mounting the monster itself is a powerful strategy that allows you to steer it into traps, engage it in fights with other monsters, or set it up for devastating attacks from your allies.

There are several methods to mount a monster, each requiring precise timing, sufficient damage, understanding of the monster’s mount resistance, and the right choice of weapons.

Mounting can be a game-changer, whether your goal is to defeat or capture the monster.

Use High Cliffs or Ledges

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The simplest approach is to climb a cliffside that’s higher than the monster, provided the environment allows for it.

Quickly auto-climb to your chosen cliffside, especially if the monster is distracted by your allies, such as your Palico or other players.

Once the monster is beneath the ledge, leap onto it at the opportune moment. Use knife and weapon attacks while mounted to maintain control as long as possible.

Seikret Dismount Attack

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This method is perfect for those who favor ranged weapons like the Bow. While riding your Seikret, perform a dismount attack near the monster.

Execute an aerial slash attack as you dismount, which could give you the chance to mount the monster immediately afterward.

Aerial Weapon Attacks

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Ideal for melee weapon users, especially those wielding the Insect Glaive, which excels in aerial combat. Continuous air-based attacks are key to making monsters vulnerable to mounting, seamlessly integrating this tactic into your combat flow.

That wraps up our guide on how to mount in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and strategies, explore our other content, including our guide on unlocking high rank.

*Monster Hunter Wilds* is now available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

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