Mounting monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds has several benꦇefits, and it should be one of the first attacking techniques you should get accustomed to.
When you come across a monster in the game, mounting it isn’t the easiest activity out of all. However, putting in the extra effort will be beneficial in many ways.
Let’s take a look at how to mount a monster inside the game effectively.
Monster Hunter Wilds mounting system explained
When you come across a monster, you can’t just mount it immediately. You’ll have to fill out a hidden mount meter before you can perform the mounted attacks. To do so, you’ll have to land a Jump Attack. First, get on a surface with a height like a ledge.
From the high surface, perform the Jump Attack by pressing the M1 Mouse Button/Triangle/Y to hit the monster. If you manage to hit the monster successfully, it will fill up a part of the meter. Continue to repeat the process to fill the meter fully, and you’ll be able to use the monster as you next mount.
All mount-based attacks in Monster Hunter Wilds
Once you have successfully mounted a monster, it will be open to ๊different type🏅s of attacks.
| Action | Input | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Light Knife Attack | M2 Mouse button/Circle/B | Perform a rapid number of quick attacks that don’t do a significant amount of damage. |
| Strong Knife Attack | M1 Mouse button/Triangle/Y | Perform slower attacks that do more damage than the quicker attacks |
| Weapon Attack/Finisher | Shift/R1/RB | Deals a massive amount of damage to the monsters, but dismounts it once the attack is complete |
| Change Position/Target | Directional Key or LS | Allows you to move around the monster after mounting it |
| Brace | Press and Hold R/R2/RT | Allows you to stick onto the monster as it tries to throw you off. When prompted, you’ll have to press and hold the designated buttons to hold onto the monster. If you fail, you’ll lose a large chunk of stamina. Once your stamina comes down to 0, you’ll be automatically dismounted |
As of writing, you can only mount large monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds. Also, you can’t perform a Finisher right after mounting a monster. You’ll need to deal damage consistently to convert your attack into a Finisher. You can also create wounds using Strong Knife attacks that will create wounds on the body of a monster.
Wounds are more susceptible to damage, and you can also perform a Focus Strike to deal more hits to the monster’s health. Once again, mounting monsters isn’t the easiest task to perform in Monster Hunter Wilds, but mastering it can be extremely rewarding in the long run.
Published: Feb 27, 2025 11:55 pm