In Monster Hunter Wilds, the Seikret mounts have become invaluable allies, perhaps a tad too effective. With a mere button press, they whisk you across the map to your target monster, offering incredible convenience. However, after sinking a few dozen hours into the game, you might start craving a bit more control over your journey.
Here’s some great news: your trusty bird mount has a few hidden tricks that can make exploring feel more dynamic.
Even when you’re not in autopilot, Seikrets use a control setup where pressing R1 or RB makes you speed up, and R2 or RT reins you back in. This setup is nice for giving your left thumb a break during those long hauls, but for tight maneuvering, it can feel a bit sluggish.
If you’re looking for a tighter experience, where your Seikret feels as responsive as your hunter, dive into the options menu. Head over to controls, navigate to the second page, and switch the “Seikret Manual Controls” to Type 2.
Now, let’s talk about pulling off some slick moves.
When taking manual control of your Seikret, you unlock the ability to execute a drift boost, reminiscent of Mario Kart—a truly exhilarating feature. To pull it off, hold the sprint button (R1/RB) and, without releasing it, tap the brakes (R2/RT). Your Seikret will begin a wild scamper as you direct it with the control stick. Letting go of the brakes propels you forward with a satisfying speed burst.
In the game’s scripted introduction, your Seikret launches off a rocky ledge, soaring gracefully to the ground. It took me 90 hours of gameplay to rediscover that this move was repeatable—my mistake! Anytime you leap from a ledge while mounted, pressing R2/RT initiates glide mode. This enables you to steer towards your landing spot. Although it’s more of a thrill than a utility, gliding is undeniably a fun feature to exploit.
