Monster Hunter Wilds – Tips and Tricks the Game Does not Tell You

Monster Hunter Wilds is filled with a lot of mechanics that the game does not specifically explain. Even if you are used to playing Monster Hunter games, there may be things here that you will not be aware of. Discovering these hidden tricks can make your hunts feel better and more efficient. Here are six useful mechanics you might not have known about, that were provided by Reddit user Yoshairay:

Seikret Auto-Movement and Manual Control

You can toggle your Seikret’s movement between automatic and manual control:

• Console: Press D-pad Up to enable auto-movement and D-pad Down to switch to manual control (△ and X / Y and A, if using Type 4 configuration).
• PC: Tab forces auto-movement, while Q forces stop.

For more details about the Seikret’s controls for both consoles and PC, you can check out our dedicated guide:

Drifting with Seikret

Just like Palamutes in Monster Hunter Rise, you can drift with your Seikret for a speed boost:

• Console: Hold R2/RT while moving left or right and sprinting.
• PC: Hold Z (default key for Slow Down/Full Stop) while turning. Rebinding this key may be useful to avoid hand strain.

Firing the Slinger with Weapon Unsheathed

You do not need to sheathe your weapon to use your slinger:

• Console: Hold L2/LT and press L3 to fire.
• PC: Enter focus mode and press middle mouse button.
• Only regular slinger shots are available unless you are using Sword & Shield.

Gathering Nearby Materials Without Looking at Them

You can gather materials around you without directly facing them:

• Console: Hold L2/LT, press D-pad Up or Down to scroll through the gatherable items list on the left side of the screen, then press O/B to collect. Pressing D-pad Left or Right will turn your camera toward the selected item.
• PC: Enter focus mode, press Q to cycle through items, then press F to collect. Pressing Tab will turn your character toward the selected item.

Quickly Using Mantles Without Sheathing

You can activate equipped mantles without sheathing your weapon:

• Console: Hold L1/LB and press R2/RT.
• PC: Press C.

Note: There is no dedicated keybind for the Ghillie Mantle, you have to use the radial menu. It only works with the other mantles that you equip like gear.

Filtering Your Item Bar and Using the Expanded Item Bar

Managing your items mid-hunt is important, and these shortcuts make it easier:

• Slinger Ammo:
  • Console: Hold L1 + L2/LB + LT to filter the item bar for slinger ammo.
  • PC: While in focus mode, use scroll wheel to filter for slinger ammo.
• Expanded Item Bar:
  • Console: Hold L1/LB, press touchpad, then use the right stick to select items.
  • PC: Press CTRL + Space, then navigate with arrow keys.
• Recommended: Rebind Expanded Item Bar to L1 + L3 (LB + L3) and arrange your item pouch for easier access.

These mechanics can really make it easier for you during your hunts. Since the game does not make them obvious, hopefully, those small reminders will help you master these hidden features and optimize your gameplay!