Cooking and Eating Before Hunting in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Guide

Monster hunting is a challenging endeavor, and proper preparation, including eating a nutritious meal, is crucial for success in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to cook and eat your own meals in the game.

Table of Contents

• Cooking and Eating Meals in Monster Hunter Wilds
• Which Meals to Cook?

Cooking and Eating Meals in Monster Hunter Wilds

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, unlike in *World* and *Rise* where you could rely on a friendly Palico NPC to prepare your meals, you must take matters into your own hands. Here are the two methods to cook your meals:

• By cooking in your tent: When embarking on a new quest, take a moment to prepare. Head to your tent, navigate to the BBQ Menu by pressing L1 or R1, and select the "Grill a Meal" option.
• By using the Portable BBQ Grill: Alternatively, you can access the Portable BBQ Grill from your inventory. Press the square button to use it and start cooking from there.

Which Meals to Cook?

In the cooking menu, you have the option to prepare a recommended, custom, or favorite meal. Let's delve into each:

• Recommended Meals: These are basic yet effective. They consist of a Ration combined with any additional ingredients you have. Cooking solely with Rations grants a 30-minute buff, boosting your Health by +50, Stamina by +150, and Attack by +2. Adding extra ingredients extends the duration by 20 minutes. This meal serves as a solid minimum for your hunt preparation.
• Custom Meals: For those looking to tailor their meals, choose the custom option. Here, you select one Ration (meat, fish, or veggies), one ingredient, and your finishing touches. Different Rations offer unique buffs, such as increased attack, defense, or elemental resistances. Ingredients and finishing touches enhance your meal further, providing benefits like improved gathering or reduced damage taken.

Once you've chosen your meal, start cooking, and your Hunter will automatically eat, preparing you for the hunt ahead.

That's the complete guide on how to cook and eat meals in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, make sure to visit The Escapist.