Mastering combat in *Monster Hunter Wilds* requires a deep understanding of your arsenal, and mounting monsters is a crucial skill for victory. Mounting allows you to control the battle, forcing the beast into traps, initiating clashes with other monsters, and setting up devastating attacks from allies. This guide details how to successfully mount in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.
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While superior weapons and gear are important, controlling the fight is paramount. Mounting offers significant tactical advantages. Success depends on timing, damage inflicted, the monster's mount resistance, and your chosen weapon.
Mounting is a valuable strategy for both defeating and capturing monsters, adapting to your goals.
Using High Cliffs or Ledges
This straightforward method utilizes environmental advantages. If the battlefield offers high cliffs, quickly climb before the monster follows. Time your leap onto the monster as it approaches below, using your knife and weapon to maintain control during the mount.
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Seikret Dismount Attack
Ideal for ranged weapons like the Bow, this involves a dismount attack from your Seikret while near the monster. Perform an aerial slash attack as you dismount, creating an opportunity to mount immediately afterward.
Aerial Weapon Attacks
Melee weapon users, especially Insect Glaive users, will find this most effective. Continuous aerial attacks naturally create mounting opportunities, seamlessly integrating into your combat flow.
This concludes our guide on mounting in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Explore our other guides, including how to unlock high rank. *Monster Hunter Wilds* is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
