Mounting Monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds - How To Do It?
Fighting all of the Monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds isn’t easy, but you can get a significant advantage on the matchups thanks to mounting some of them. Even though this mechanic is not new to the Monster Hunter series, each game has a different approach to how it works. That’s why it’s time to learn how to mount in Monster Hunter Wilds and how to make the most of it.
Mounting in Monster Hunter Wilds - What Is It?
Mounting in Monster Hunter Wilds is a process where you can get on top of a given monster and attack it from above. Although it may not seem helpful, it can make a massive difference because it allows you to distract the given opponent and do wound damage. While you are on top of it, the monster will try to get you off, giving you or your team extra time to do more damage.
How to Mount in Monster Hunter Wilds?
Mounting monsters is easier said than done, but there are several things that you can focus on to increase your success. Among the easiest and fastest steps is to dismount from Seikret and perform an aerial attack. Additionally, we have seen videos where people try to jump from cliffs and walls and use a specific attack. Remember that this will only be possible if you use a specific weapon in Monster Hunter Wilds.
It is also worth knowing that this may not work right away, so you may need to perform several attacks before mounting the monster. Each opponent has its specifics, and the number of attacks will also depend on your weapon.
Once you successfully mount a given monster, you will see the visual effect and a prompt on your screen’s bottom right.
Things That You Can Do While Mounted
Now that you know how to mount monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds, you have to try and make the most of it. Here’s a list of the actions you can take when you successfully mount a monster:
- Attack (different options, depending on your weapon)
- Brace
- Dismount
When it comes to attacks, you will most likely be able to hit it with your knife and your primary weapon. As expected, the knife attacks are not deadly, but they are faster and can distract the monster. If you choose to use your primary weapon, you will be able to cause wound damage, which will help you land a kill after that.
Increasing Your Chances of Mounting
As mentioned, mounting a monster in Monster Hunter Wilds is not that easy. From our experience, doing it the first time seems slightly easier than any subsequent mounts, especially if you are alone. This is one of the reasons why many people choose to play with their friends, especially when facing specific opponents.
One thing that can increase the chances of mounting is the so-called “Master Mounter” skill. You can get this by equipping three items with the “Scaling Prowess” group skill. The good news is that you can usually find them while dealing with some of the monsters early on.
Don’t forget to check all of our Monster Hunter Wilds guides if you want to know everything about the game.
