Monster Hunter Wilds launched last week, and players are already having the time of their lives hunting monsters and crafting their best builds. With the game reaching 1.3 million concurrent players on Steam, Monster Hunter Wilds is shaping to be Capcom’s biggest title since Monster Hunter: World.
As the weekend unfolded, more players continued learning the game’s mechanics. One feature not clearly explained in-game is what happens when you accidentally mount a monster after attacking from your Seikret. Sure, you might have repeatedly attacked a monster’s head, hoping to wound it—but there’s an even better way to maximize damage using the game’s mounting system.
Here’s how to effectively mount monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds:
1. Brace Yourself and Monitor Your Stamina
Mounting a monster requires stamina to land effective hits. Monster Hunter: World players will be familiar with this system—when you mount a monster, it will do everything it can to shake you off. Once the screen darkens, the monster attempts to throw you off its back. This is your cue to Brace by pressing R2 (PlayStation 5).
Bracing reduces stamina consumption when the monster tries to shake you off. Once it stops struggling, press the attack button to continue dealing damage.
If your Stamina Bar drops to Zero, you fall off and be vulnerable to a counterattack.
2. Don’t Use the Mounted Finisher Immediately
One of the most common mistakes new players make is activating the Mounted Finisher as soon as the prompt appears.
Unless you're pressed for time, using the Mounted Finisher (R1 on PlayStation 5) when you notice a wound is a bad idea. It results in only a small amount of damage. If you want to maximize your output, follow this next step instead.
3. Maximize Damage by Staying Mounted Longer
Notice the small circle on the lower left side of your screen when mounting. That’s your special mounting UI, which isn’t explained in the tutorials but is your primary indicator of mounting effectiveness and damage potential.
Keep attacking until the circle shrinks and turns red. This signals that your mounting potential is near its peak, giving you the best chance to deal maximum damage when you execute the Mounted Finisher.
And that’s how you effectively mount a monster in Monster Hunter Wilds! It takes time to master, but you’ll get the hang of it well before reaching High Rank.
For more Monster Hunter Wilds guides, including Beginner’s Tips, Endemic Life Guides, and more, check out Gfinity.