Desert Trotters
"Desert Trotters" is a pivotal main mission in Chapter 1 of Monster Hunter Wilds, serving as an early tutorial and introduction to core gameplay mechanics. This mission likely focuses on mounted traversal, basic combat, and environmental interaction, setting the foundation for the player's journey.
The mission begins with You encountering a child being chased by a group of Balahara. You'll immediately mount a Seikret to aid the child, initiating a tutorial on controlling your mount. This section emphasizes navigating the terrain, using environmental elements like collapsing rock pillars as platforms to jump on, and following the child. As you progress, you'll be prompted to stagger a monster, which involves learning to aim your sling shot at a Wingdrake to acquire a screamer pod, then using it to target the monster. After rescuing the child, you'll need to fend off attacking monsters using screamer pods, with the ability to resupply by aiming at Wingdrakes.
Further into the mission, you'll have the opportunity to use environmental objects to your advantage, such as breaking a Fulgurite Pillar by aiming and shooting at it. This mission also introduces the concept of environmental hazards and how to utilize them. Upon successfully completing the objectives and shaking off the pursuing monsters, the mission formally concludes, likely leading into the next stage of the game's progression. This early mission is crucial for familiarizing players with the game's controls and unique mechanics.
Key objectives in "Desert Trotters":
- Learn to control the Seikret mount.
- Protect a child from Balahara.
- Use sling shot and screamer pods to deter monsters.
- Utilize environmental objects like rock pillars and Fulgurite Pillars.
- Fend off pursuing monsters.
Mastering the elements introduced in "Desert Trotters" is essential for a smooth start in Monster Hunter Wilds.