Summary
WhenMonster Hunter: Worldwas released, it offered players a fresh take on theMonster Hunterformula with a much larger game world than any other entry before it. Following its release, it launched the Iceborne expansion, which enlarged that world even more. In response to that, Iceborne also featured the series' first mount in its Raider Rides mechanic, which allowed players to more quickly travel from one point to another.Monster Hunter Risethen improved that feature by giving players Palamutes, unique companions who could be used to free-roam the game’s zones faster than players could on foot. Now,Monster Hunter Wildsintroduces players to the Seikret mount, which acts as a bridge between the mechanics of Iceborne’s Raider Rides andMonster Hunter Rise’s Palamutes.
Despite being a combination of the mechanics ofMonster Hunter World: Iceborne’s Raider Riders andMonster Hunter Rise’s Palamutes,Monster Hunter Wilds' Seikret accomplishes something the series' past mounts haven’t been able to. Rather than merely being a traversal tool meant to make exploration and combat a much less time-consuming process, the personality ofMonster Hunter Wilds' Seikret makes it feel like a true companion in the game’s harsh world, and it features an unprecedented degree of versatility that the franchise’s previous mounts have left unexplored.
Monster Hunter Wilds' Seikret Feels Like a True Companion
Monster Hunter Wilds' Seikret Has a Personality
WhileMonster Hunter Wilds' Seikret is undoubtedly a useful instrument, it is far more than that. Unlike Raider Rides and Palamutes, the Seikret actually has a personality. Raider Rides were simply small monsters with almost no personality whatsoever, as though they recognized that their role in the game was simply to cut down the player’s travel time. Palamutes, on the other hand, were certainly an improvement as far as mounts go, but apart from being loyal canine friends, they didn’t exhibit unique personalities likeMonster Hunter’s Palicoesdo, for instance.
Monster Hunter Wildsintroduces players to the Seikret mount, which acts as a bridge between the mechanics of Iceborne’s Raider Rides andMonster Hunter Rise’s Palamutes.
Monster Hunter Wilds' Seikret is unique in this way, as it shows more personality than the series' past mounts. Much of this is due to just how muchMonster Hunter Wildsemphasizes the importance of Seikrets to its story, with many of the Forbidden Lands' inhabitants viewing Seikrets as more than just loyal companions but true friends. There are even plenty of moments throughoutMonster Hunter Wilds' storywhere Seikrets and humans are seen sharing a heartfelt bonding moment with one another, even in the shadow of danger.
Monster Hunter Wilds' Seikret Is the Hunter’s Most Versatile Tool
The defining characteristic ofMonster Hunter Wilds' Seikretin comparison to the series' past mounts is undoubtedly its personality, but that doesn’t take away from it being a valuable and versatile tool. Unlike Raider Rides and Palamutes, Seikrets are useful for more than simply traversal (although they do adopt some of the mechanics ofMonster Hunter World: Iceborne’s Raider Rides feature). Not only can players use Seikrets to more quickly get from one place to another inMonster Hunter Wilds, but they can also prepare for hunts on the back of their Seikret, all while the mount automatically makes its way to the targeted destination.
Additionally, players can collect items while riding their Seikret for more seamless exploration inMonster Hunter Wilds' open world, and they can even use their Seikret to escape and avoid danger when necessary, especially if they need to sharpen their weapon or use a consumable. The combination of the Seikret’s unique personality and its versatility inMonster Hunter Wildssolves the mount problem of the series' last two installments by being the best of both worlds — a companion and a tool. Surely, theMonster Hunterseries will continue to feature mounts like this in the future, considering just how much impact the Seikret has had onMonster Hunter Wilds.
Monster Hunter Wilds
WHERE TO PLAY
The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.Fulfill your duty as a Hunter by tracking and defeating powerful monsters and forging strong new weapons and armor from the materials you harvest from your hunt as you uncover the connection between the people of the Forbidden Lands and the locales they inhabit.The ultimate hunting experience awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds.
