The Seikret isn’t just a new mount in Monster Hunter Wilds, it’s one of the most valuable tools that the hunter gets. Just like previous games in the series, Monster Hunter Wilds gives players plenty of implements to use as they go on the game’s many hunts. The Seikret is a new addition that players always have at the ready, and it’s as important as any weapon or item that they may have on hand. Seikrets on their own don’t fight against monsters. However, in Monster Hunter Wilds, they enable the player to perform better during hunts.
The first trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds gave the Seikret a fair amount of screen time, and for good reason. The hunter is riding a Seikret the first time the player takes control of them, and the valiant steed is a consistent companion to them from that point forward. The Seikret’s utility was shown off straight away in the trailer, which showcased its ability to not only run fast, but to glide and leap across rocky structures as well. The early spotlighting of the Seikret clearly had a purpose, and it was a wise decision. The Seikret is one of Monster Hunter Wilds‘ most prominent features.
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Monster Hunter Wilds’ Seikrets Are Invaluable Allies For the Hunter
Seikrets Share the Speedy Movement of Monster Hunter Rise’s Palamutes
Seikrets have many similarities to the Palamutes from Monster Hunter Rise, despite their aesthetic differences. Much like the Palamutes, players can mount the Seikret and ride them when they’re out in the field, moving faster than their normal sprint would allow. In addition to the obvious benefit of being able to find monsters sooner, mounts also give players a phenomenal disengage option. Players can ride a Palamute or Seikret out of harm’s way, and they can even use potions or the whetstone while doing so. This can pull players out of a bad situation and let them refresh before diving back in and continuing the fight.
Seikrets Offer a New Take on Mounted Combat in Monster Hunter Wilds
One area where Seikrets and Palamutes differ is mounted combat. Mounted combat in Monster Hunter Wilds allows the player to use their equipped weapon, no matter what it may be. In comparison, while riding a Palamute, only the Palamute’s equipped weapon could be used, which had to be forged separately. This revised approach is especially useful for players who want to keep using the effects of their weapons while mounted. This also gives ranged weapons an additional boost, since players can easily remain mobile while firing from atop a Seikret. When it comes to mounted combat, the Seikrets outclass what Palamutes had to offer, even without their own attacks.
While various ammo types can be fired while riding a Seikret, Heavy Bowgun modes, like Wyvernheart and Wyvernpiercer, cannot.
Seikrets Help the Flow of Monster Hunter Wilds’ Hunts
Combined, the Seikrets’ abilities make them invaluable to any hunter. While fainting in Monster Hunter Wilds may not instantly end a hunt, it takes away a part of the eventual reward. Not to mention, getting knocked out can be a real blow to both momentum and confidence. The Seikret’s abilities are excellent for rescuing players and preventing such a scenario. Plus, even if players faint, the Seikret’s enhanced speed helps them get back to the fight sooner, cutting down on the downtime as they cross the map. If anything, Seikrets may even be a bit too useful in Monster Hunter Wilds.
Seikrets are a key part of Monster Hunter Wilds‘ overall package. They’ll be with players for the full length of Monster Hunter Wilds, so almost every player will discover how useful they are at some point. They may not be the first mount that players have had in a Monster Hunter game, but Seikrets do the job about as well as one could expect. Despite no attacking ability of their own, the support Seikrets offer is invaluable. In Monster Hunter Wilds, players can count on their Seikrets to always come through for them.
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