Tired of your Seikret mount zipping off on autopilot in Monster Hunter Wilds, leaving you struggling to keep up or missing out on the thrill of the ride? Flip the switch to manual control and unlock a whole new level of fun – from precision drifting boosts to soaring glides off cliffs, taking the reins yourself transforms travel into an exhilarating adventure rather than a passive chore.
The good news is that your big bird has some unadvertised features that can make traversal and exploration feel more lively.
Turn off cruise control
Even outside of autopilot mode, Seikrets default to a control scheme where R1/RB increase your speed, and R2/RT will slow you down. The benefit is that you can rest your left thumb during long treks, but when it comes to fine movements, I find it to be less responsive.
If you want your Seikret to control more like your hunter, pop into the options menu, tab over to controls, flip to the second page, and switch “Seikret Manual Controls” to Type 2.
Pull the e-brake and drift
If you’re manually controlling your Seikret, you get access to a Mario Kart style drift boost, and it feels really, really good. While holding the sprint button (R1/RB), and without letting go, hit the brakes (R2/RT). Your Seikret will start to scramble as you crank the control stick in the direction you want to go, and when you release the brakes, it will take off with a drifting dash that gives you a nice boost of speed.
Glide
In the scripted opening of the game, your Seikret leaps off a rocky outcrop and spreads its wings, gliding gracefully to the earth. It took me 90 hours of monster hunting to realize I could do it again. Oops! Any time you leap from a ledge while mounted on your Seikret, holding R2/RT will engage glide mode. While gliding, you can steer yourself towards where you’d like to land. I haven’t found an especially practical use for this yet, but it’s definitely fun.
How can turning off Seikret autopilot make my hunts more fun
Turning off Seikret autopilot in Monster Hunter Wilds makes your hunts more fun by giving you full manual control over your mount’s movements, allowing for more precise navigation and engaging gameplay. Instead of the Seikret automatically moving to your target, you can steer it like your hunter, accelerating, decelerating, and even performing drift boosts similar to Mario Kart, which adds a satisfying skill element to travel. Additionally, manual control lets you glide off cliffs and steer in midair, adding a new layer of exploration and excitement to traversing the game world. This hands-on approach transforms the Seikret from a passive transport tool into an active part of the hunt, making movement feel more dynamic and enjoyable.
How does disabling Seikret autopilot increase my control during hunts
Disabling Seikret autopilot in Monster Hunter Wilds increases your control during hunts by allowing you to manually steer and manage your mount’s speed and movements, rather than relying on automatic navigation to your target. With autopilot off (achieved by switching to Type 2 manual controls in Options > Controls), your Seikret moves only when you input commands, stopping when you do not, giving you precise control over direction and pace.
This manual mode lets you perform advanced maneuvers such as drift boosts by holding sprint and brake simultaneously, which can help you take sharp turns and gain speed boosts, enhancing mobility and responsiveness during hunts. You can also glide off cliffs and steer midair, adding a layer of skill and freedom to your travel. Furthermore, manual control prevents your Seikret from wandering or moving when you want it to stay put, letting you pause to survey the area or prepare for combat without the mount automatically moving away.
Overall, turning off autopilot transforms the Seikret from a passive transport tool into an active, skill-based partner that moves exactly as you command, improving your situational awareness and responsiveness in the field.
