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Monster Hunter Wilds

Seikret Mount Features and Abilities

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Monster Hunter Wilds Seikret Mount Features and Controls

The Seikret is a mount in Monster Hunter Wilds. See all of the controls, the Seikret's features and abilities, tips and tricks, and recommended Seikret settings here!

All Seikret Guides
Seikret
Guide
How to Customize Your Seikret Seikret Decorations

Seikret Mount Features and Abilities

Seikret Features






Auto-Move

Console
PC
PNG - Dpad Up.png(Toggle Auto-Move)
Tab key(Toggle Auto-Move)

When mounted on a Seikret, you can toggle Auto-Move, which will have the Seikret automatically follow the best route towards a quest objective or a map marker.

While on Auto-Move, Seikrets will go over obstacles and jump off cliffs. While moving, you can aim your Slinger or ranged weapon to initiate combat without sacrificing mobility!

Revert to Manual Movement

Console
PC
PNG - Dpad Down.png(Switch to Manual Move)
Q Button(Switch to Manual Move)

While using Auto-Move, you can deactivate it by pressing the Down Directional Button on your controller, the Q Key on PC, or simply by veering off-course, allowing you to manually control the Seikret.

After a certain amount of time without movement, the Seikret will automatically go back to Auto-Move and make its way to the map objective.

Dismounting Attack

Playstation
Xbox
PC
PS4 - Triangle Button.png + PS4 - Circle Button.png
XBOX - Y Button.png + XBOX - B Button.png
Left Click + Right Click

When pursuing a target while riding a Seikret, you can unleash a dismounting attack to preemptively strike while dismounting. Using a dismounting attack can also cause you to mount the target monster!

Mounted Aim

mounted aim

Playstation
Xbox
PC
PS4 - L2 Button.png (Hold)
+
PS4 - R2 Button.png (Fire Shot)
XBOX - Left Trigger.png (Hold)
+
XBOX - Right Trigger.png (Fire Shot)
Right Click (Hold)
+
Left Click
(Fire Shot)[/align]

You can aim your Slinger or ranged weapon while riding a Seikret by adjusting your aim with the Right Stick on a controller or the Mouse on PC.

To use the Slinger, your ranged weapon must be holstered before aiming, while for a ranged weapon, you need to unsheathe it first. Both can be fired using the same assigned button.

Switch Weapons

Console
PC
PNG - Dpad Right.png
X Button

Most weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds are a little too large for your backpack to carry. Thankfully, your trusty Seikret carries a much larger bag that can fit them.

Simply press the Right Directional Button on your controller, or the X Key for PC while mounted on your Seikret to swap to your Secondary Weapon. When you press the same buttons while dismounted, you will automatically call your Seikret and mount it before switching your weapon.

How to Switch Weapons

Collect Items With the Slinger

Playstation
Xbox
PC
PS4 - L2 Button.png (Hold)
+
PS4 - Circle Button.png (Gather)
XBOX - Left Trigger.png (Hold)
+
XBOX - B Button.png (Gather)
Right Click (Hold)
+
F Button (Gather)

You can collect items with your Slinger while riding a Seikret if they're out of reach. First, activate your Slinger Aim, then press the Circle or B Button on your controller, or the F Key on PC.

Alternatively, you can pick up items manually by guiding your Seikret close enough to pass by the resource without using the Slinger.

How to Use the Slinger

Glide Mid-Air

Playstation
Xbox
PC
PS4 - R2 Button.png(Hold)
XBOX - Right Trigger.png(Hold)
Z Button(Hold)

Seikrets can glide by jumping off a cliff and holding down the R2 or RT Button on your controller, or the Z Key for PC. While gliding, you can still switch weapons for added flexibility.

Obtain Supply Items

Console
PC
PNG - Dpad Left.png
N Button

Supply Items will automatically be delivered to a Seikret's Pouch which you can access at any time by pressing the Left Directional Button on your Controller, or the N Key for PC while riding a Seikret. This is useful in repleneshing your health consumables, so be sure to check them once you run out!

How to Get Supply Items

Seikret Tips and Tricks

Seikret Tips and Tricks




Mount When Knocked Down

Console
PC
PNG - Dpad Up.png(Call Seikret: Auto-Move)
PNG - Dpad Down.png
(Call Seikret: Manual Move)
[/align]Tab key(Call Seikret: Auto-Move)[/align]
Q Button
(Call Seikret: Manual Move)

Call your Seikret when knocked down to quickly regain your footing on the battlefield. While it may take some time to reach you depending on your location, it helps you reposition safely by minimizing the threat of taking another attack from a rampaging monster.

Sharpen and Use Items While Mounted

Playstation
Xbox
PC
PS4 - Square Button.png(Use Item)
XBOX - X Button.png(Use Item)
E Button(Use Item)

When in battle, you may find yourself in need of a potion or sharpening your blade, the latter of which will require you to stand still, rendering you vulnerable to enemy attacks.

Thankfully, you can do all of these while mounted on a Seikret. This way, you can disengage from an enemy while drinking a potion or maintaining your gear!

How to Sharpen Weapons

Follow the Scoutfly Trail

scoutfly follow
Seikrets have an incredibly keen sense of smell, visualized in-game as a sparkling trail known as Scoutflies. During exploration, follow the Scoutfiles to reach your quest objective!

When on Auto-Move, your Seikret will automatically follow these Scoutflies and find the best and quickest route to your destination.

Seikrets Slow Down When Aiming

One thing to note is that Seikrets slow down whenever you enter Focused Mode using your ranged weapon to help steady your aim. However, this doesn't apply when you aim your Slinger.

Remember this when fighting dangerous monsters out in the field! Know when to disengage and sprint out of the way, then aim when threats die down.

Drift on Sharp Turns

Playstation
Xbox
PC
PS4 - R2 Button.png
XBOX - Right Trigger.png
Z Button

Seikrets can drift when at full speed by either pressing the R2 or RT Button on controller, or the Z Key for PC. Toggling the left analog stick hard left or right will also produce the same effect on controllers.

Use this mechanic when dealing with sharp turns, especially when running from foes too powerful to take on!

Seikret Recommended Settings

List of Recommended Seikret Settings

Recommended Game Settings
Seikret Auto-Explore OFF
Recommended Control Settings
Call Seikret Controls Type 3
Call Seikret Controls (Radial Menu) Manual Movement
Seikret Manual Controls Type 2

The default Seikret controls in Monster Hunter Wilds enable automatic movement, which can make precise control difficult on a Seikret. We recommend adjusting your Seikret settings to the options mentioned above for more intuitive handling, allowing you greater freedom to steer as needed.

Best Settings for Console

Seikret Mount Controls

List of All Seikret Controls

Unmounted Controls

Playstation
Xbox
PC
Command Input
Mount
(when near a Seikret)
Call Seikret (Auto-Move)
PNG - Dpad Up.png
Call Seikret (Manual Movement) PNG - Dpad Down.png
Call Seikret and Switch Weapons PNG - Dpad Right.png
Command Input
Mount
(when near a Seikret)
Call Seikret (Auto-Move)
XBOX - DPAD Up.png
Call Seikret (Manual Movement) XBOX - DPAD Down.png
Call Seikret and Switch Weapons XBOX - DPAD Right.png
Command Input
Mount
(when near a Seikret)
Call Seikret (Auto-Move)
Tab key
Call Seikret (Manual Movement) Q Button
Call Seikret and Switch Weapons X Button

Mounted Controls

Playstation
Xbox
PC
Command Input
Auto-Move PNG - Dpad Up.png
Manual Movement PNG - Dpad Down.png
Access Supply Items PNG - Dpad Left.png
Switch Weapons PNG - Dpad Right.png
Aim Slinger
(ranged weapon not drawn)
Aim Weapon
(ranged weapon drawn)
PS4 - L2 Button.png
(Tap) Increase Speed
(Hold) Sprint
PS4 - R1 Button.png
(Tap) Decrease Speed
(Hold) Brake/Drift
(while aiming)
Fire Slinger/Weapon
(while airborne) Glide
PS4 - R2 Button.png
Mounted Attack/Ready Weapon PS4 - Triangle Button.png
Dismounting Attack
PS4 - Triangle Button.png + PS4 - Circle Button.png
Sheath Weapon/Use Equipped Item PS4 - Square Button.png
Dismount PS4 - X Button.png
Command Input
Auto-Move XBOX - DPAD Up.png
Manual Movement XBOX - DPAD Down.png
Access Supply Items XBOX - DPAD Left.png
Switch Weapons XBOX - DPAD Right.png
Aim Slinger
(ranged weapon not drawn)
Aim Weapon
(ranged weapon drawn)
XBOX - Left Trigger.png
(Tap) Increase Speed
(Hold) Sprint
XBOX - Right Bumper.png
(Tap) Decrease Speed
(Hold) Brake/Drift
(while aiming)
Fire Slinger/Weapon
(while airborne) Glide
XBOX - Right Trigger.png
Mounted Attack/Ready Weapon XBOX - Y Button.png
Dismounting Attack
XBOX - Y Button.png + XBOX - B Button.png
Sheath Weapon/Use Equipped Item XBOX - X Button.png
Dismount XBOX - A Button.png
Command Input
Auto-Move Tab key
Manual Movement Q Button
Access Supply Items N Button
Switch Weapons X Button
Aim Slinger
(ranged weapon not drawn)
Aim Weapon
(ranged weapon drawn)
Right Click
(Tap) Increase Speed
(Hold) Sprint
Shift
(Tap) Decrease Speed
(Hold) Brake/Drift
(while aiming)
Fire Slinger/Weapon
(while airborne) Glide
Z Button
Mounted Attack/Ready Weapon Left Click
Dismounting Attack
Left Click + Right Click
Sheath Weapon/Use Equipped Item E Button
Dismount Space Button

List of Controls

What is a Seikret?

A Trusty Mount That Aids in Exploration

Seikret Mount

A Seikret is a mountable bird-like creature that supports the Hunter's terrain traversal, and acts as a secondary companion apart from your Palico. While it offers strategic support in battle, it does not actively attack enemies like the Palamute in Monster Hunter Rise.

Seikrets are Customizable

Seikret Customization

Seikrets can be customized to your liking once you unlock Nona’s services at Kunafa, Windward Plains by progressing through the Main Missions. You can personalize your Seikret with Decorations, pendants, feather colors, and even a custom name.

Seikret Customization Guide

Monster Hunter Wilds Related Guides

Game Mechanics

Game Mechanics

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Hunting Mechanics
Quest Rewards Starting Quests Climate Effects
Weather System Health Stamina
Fainting Penalty Seikret Pop-up Camps
Fast Travel Climbing Walls Crafting Items
Supply Items Slinger SOS Flare
Hunting Assistants Sharpening Weapons Forge Weapons and Armor
Switching Weapons Starting Monster Fights Setting Traps
Capturing Monsters Mounting Monsters Tracking Monsters
Sneak Attack Separate Monster Herds Stunning Monsters
Dodging Attacks Status Effects Poison Status
Fireblight Status Waterblight Status Thunderblight Status
Iceblight Status Blastblight Status Paralysis Status
Sleep Status Exhaust Status Frenzy Status
Bubbleblight Status Underwater Combat -
Weapon and Armor Mechanics
Stats Explained Attack Stat Defense Stat
Elemental Resistance Weapon Sharpness Affinity
Damage Formula Damage Number Colors Elemental Damage
Dragon Element Motion Values Hitzone Values
Critical Distance Offset Attacks Wounding Mechanic
Focus Mode and Strike Power Clash Super and Hyper Armor
Block and Perfect Guard Hunting Horn Songs Bowgun Mods
Gunlance Shelling Bowgun Special Ammo Phial Types
Blunt, Sever, and Shot - -
Facilities
Material Retrieval Item Trading Smelting
Melding Pot Support Ship Bounties and Research Help

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