"Mastering Mounting Techniques in Monster Hunter Wilds"

Mastering the art of combat in *Monster Hunter Wilds* requires a deep understanding of your arsenal of abilities, and one key skill you'll need is mounting the beast you're battling. Mounting allows you to take control of the fight, steer the monster into traps, provoke clashes with other creatures, and set up devastating attacks from your allies. Here's a detailed guide on how to mount monsters in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.

How to Mount a Monster in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Equipping the best weapons and gear in *Monster Hunter Wilds* is crucial, but knowing how to manipulate the battlefield, including how to mount monsters, is paramount for success. Mounting a monster can be achieved through various methods, with success hinging on timing, the damage you inflict, the monster's resistance to mounting, and the weapon you choose to use. Mounting not only aids in defeating monsters but can also be essential for capturing them, depending on your strategy and goals.

Use High Cliffs or Ledges

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The most straightforward method to mount a monster is by using the environment to your advantage. If the battlefield offers high cliffs or ledges, quickly climb one that's higher than the monster. If possible, do this while the monster is distracted by your Palico or other players to buy yourself some time.

Once you're in position, wait for the monster to move beneath the ledge. At the perfect moment, leap onto the monster, using your knife and weapon attacks to maintain control as long as possible. Timing is everything here, so be patient and strike when the opportunity arises.

Seikret Dismount Attack

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Another effective strategy involves using your Seikret to execute a dismount attack near the monster. This method is especially useful for players wielding ranged weapons like the Bow. As you dismount from your Seikret, perform an aerial slash towards the monster. This action can potentially lead to a successful mount, allowing you to take control of the beast.

Aerial Weapon Attacks

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For those who favor melee weapons, particularly the Insect Glaive, which excels in aerial combat, this method is ideal. Continuously performing air-based attacks is the key to making monsters vulnerable to mounting. This approach seamlessly integrates into your combat flow, allowing you to mount the monster naturally as part of your attack sequence.

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

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