Being able to successfully mount a monster multiple times will make most hunts significantly more manageable in Monster Hunter Wilds.
This fact is especially true if you are hunting with a party, as a monster mount will give everyone a lot more DPS uptime especially after the monster is knocked down from a successful mount.
So if you are looking to make the most of the mechanics in the RPG, then the guide below will help you out.
How to Mount Monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds
To be able to mount monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds, you will need to perform Jump Attack. This can be performed by pressing M1 Mouse button/Triangle/Y when you are:
- Jumping off a ledge
- Dismounting your Seikret while moving
- Swinging from a Wedge Beetle
However, do keep in mind that you will not be able to mount a monster with just one jumping attack. There is a Hidden Mount Meter that you will need to fill to be able to pull off a successful mount.
So you will need to hit the monster a couple of times with the jumping attack to fill up the meter and mount the monster.
Moreover, the mounting damage threshold keeps increasing the more you mount the monster. So after every mount, the hidden mount meter increases and you will need to do additional mount damage to get on top of the monster.
Note: Some of the Insect Glaives basic aerial movesets deal a lot of mounting damage to the monster helping the weapon be the best at mounting in Monster Hunter Wilds.
All post-mounting actions in Monster Hunter Wilds
Once you have mounted the monster here are some of the attacks that you will be able to hit it with:
| Action | Input | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Light Knife Attack | M2 Mouse button/Circle/B | You will perform numerous quick attacks that deal minimal damage to the monster. |
| Strong Knife Attack | M1 Mouse button/Triangle/Y | Perform slower attacks but deal a bit more damage to the monster. |
| Weapon Attack/Finisher | Shift/R1/RB | Draw your weapon to deal massive damage to the monster. You will dismount the monster after the move ends. |
| Change Position/Target | Directional key or Left Analog Stick | You can move around the monster to start attacking different parts. |
| Brace | Press and Hold R/R2/RT | When you have mounted the monster, it will try to shake you off. You can avoid being thrown off by moving to a different body part or Bracing. When the edges of your screen darken when you are on the monster, you will need to press and hold the assigned button. If you fail to do it, you will lose a large chunk of stamina. If your Stamina becomes 0, you will automatically dismount the monster. |
Other properties of mounting in Monster Hunter Wilds
Here are some other properties of mounting that you will need to be aware of in Monster Hunter Wilds:
1) Strong Knife Attacks create wounds
While mounted when you are performing strong knife attacks on the Monster you create a wound on that particular part. Wounds are weakened areas that take more damage and can be further exploited with a Focus Strike.
2) Enough damage leads to a Finisher
When you do enough damage to a monster part when mounted, your Weapon Attack will then convert into a Finisher. A Finisher deals a massive amount of damage to the monster will will knock them down as soon as its animation ends.
3) Changing positions can prevent dismounting
As mentioned, the monster will often try to throw you off its back. Now you can either Brace or change positions to avoid getting thrown off. When the screen darkens it means that the monster is trying to turn you off, so if you fail to move or brace you will lose a large chunk of your stamina.
If your stamina goes to 0 you will automatically dismount.
4) Only large monsters can be mounted
You will only be able to mount large monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds. When you try jump attacks on the smaller monsters they will only take damage. Larger monsters will take Mounting Damage apart from normal damage and you will be able to mount them once you fill up the mount meter.
Note: There might be a chance that Wilds introduces a large monster (like a sort of Raid) that you cannot mount in a future update.
Why should you mount monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds?
Successfully pulling off a mount will not only create more wounds on the monster but also knock them down with a finisher, giving you a window to go in with your hardest-hitting combos. This mechanic is especially useful when you are in a party with other players a successful mount will significantly increase their total DPS uptime making the hunt significantly more manageable.
