"Mastering Mounts in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Guide"

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, mastering your arsenal of abilities is crucial for triumph in battle. A key tactic to gain the upper hand and control your encounter with the beast is by learning how to mount it. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to mount in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.

How to Mount a Monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Equipping yourself with the best weapons and gear is vital, but true mastery over the battle comes from controlling every aspect, including the monster itself. Mounting the beast allows you to steer it into traps, provoke fights with other monsters, and facilitate powerful attacks from your allies.

Several methods can be employed to mount a monster, but success hinges on timing, the damage you inflict, the monster’s resistance to mounting attempts, and the choice of your weapon.

Mounting can be a strategic move for both defeating and capturing monsters, aligning with your specific goals in the hunt.

Use High Cliffs or Ledges

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The simplest approach involves utilizing the environment, specifically high cliffs or ledges. If the battlefield offers such terrain, climb up to a higher vantage point.

Quickly ascend the cliffside, especially if the monster isn’t distracted by your allies like your Palico or other players.

Position yourself above the monster and wait for it to approach beneath the ledge. At the opportune moment, leap onto the monster, using your knife and weapon attacks to maintain control for as long as possible.

Seikret Dismount Attack

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This method is perfect for those wielding ranged weapons, such as the Bow. While riding your Seikret, approach the monster and execute a dismount attack.

Perform an aerial slash toward the monster as you dismount, increasing your chances of mounting it immediately afterward.

Aerial Weapon Attacks

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For those favoring melee combat, particularly with the Insect Glaive, this method is ideal. The Insect Glaive excels in aerial maneuvers, making it easier to execute continuous air-based attacks that can render the monster vulnerable to mounting.

This technique seamlessly integrates into your regular combat sequence, offering a natural transition into mounting the monster.

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

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