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How To Mount in Monster Hunter Wilds

Author : Ava Mar 19,2025

Mastering combat in *Monster Hunter Wilds* hinges on utilizing your full arsenal, and mounting monsters is a crucial skill for victory. Mounting allows you to control the battle, forcing the beast into traps, initiating fights with other monsters, and setting up powerful allied attacks. This guide will detail several effective mounting techniques.

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---------------------------------------------- Fighting a Chatacabra in Monster Hunter Wilds
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While superior weapons and gear are important, controlling the battle through mounting is paramount. Success depends on timing, damage output, the monster's mount resistance, and your weapon choice. Mounting is a viable strategy for both defeating and capturing monsters.

Using High Cliffs or Ledges

Mounting a Monster from a Cliff
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The simplest method involves utilizing environmental advantages. If the battlefield offers high cliffs, quickly climb to a vantage point above the monster. Time your leap onto the monster as it approaches, ensuring swift attacks with your weapon while mounted to maintain control.

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Seikret Dismount Attack

Seikret Dismount Attack
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This technique is ideal for ranged weapon users, particularly bow users. While riding your Seikret near the monster, perform an aerial slash attack during dismount for a mounting opportunity.

Aerial Weapon Attacks

Aerial Attack Mount
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Melee weapon users, especially Insect Glaive users, will find this method most effective. The Insect Glaive's aerial capabilities naturally lend themselves to creating mounting opportunities through continuous airborne attacks.

This concludes our guide on mounting in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Be sure to check out our other guides, including how to unlock high rank. *Monster Hunter Wilds* is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

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