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Mastering Monster Hunter Rise: Mounting Techniques

by Chloe Mar 14,2025

Mastering the art of mounting monsters in *Monster Hunter Rise* is crucial for victory. Mounting gives you the upper hand, forcing the beast into traps, setting up attacks from allies, or initiating powerful maneuvers. This guide details several effective mounting techniques.

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Fighting a Chatacabra in Monster Hunter Rise

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While superior weapons and gear are essential, controlling the battle through mounting is paramount. Success depends on timing, damage output, the monster's mount resistance, and your chosen weapon.

Mounting is a viable strategy for both defeating and capturing monsters, adapting to your goals.

Utilizing High Cliffs and Ledges

Mounting from a Cliff in Monster Hunter Rise

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This method involves using the environment to your advantage. If the battleground offers high cliffs, quickly climb to a vantage point above the monster. Time your leap onto the monster as it approaches, utilizing knife and weapon attacks while mounted to maintain control.

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The Seikret Dismount Attack

Seikret Dismount Attack in Monster Hunter Rise

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This tactic is particularly useful for ranged weapon users, such as Bow users. While riding your Palamute (Seikret), dismount and perform an aerial slash attack towards the monster, creating an opportunity to mount immediately afterward.

Mastering Aerial Weapon Attacks

Aerial Attack Mounting in Monster Hunter Rise

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Melee weapon users, especially Insect Glaive users, will find this method ideal. Continuous aerial attacks are key to mounting; this approach seamlessly integrates mounting into your existing attack patterns.

This concludes our guide on mounting in *Monster Hunter Rise*. Explore our other *Monster Hunter Rise* content, including our guide on unlocking high rank. *Monster Hunter Rise* is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

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