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

Monster hunting is a challenging endeavor that requires thorough preparation, including a nutritious meal to boost your performance. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to cook and eat your own meals in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.

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're in charge of your own culinary needs. There are two convenient methods to cook and eat:

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

Which Meals to Cook?

Within the cooking menu, you have three meal options to choose from: recommended, custom, or favorite meals.

• Recommended Meals: These are basic yet effective. The ingredients usually include a Ration and any additional items you have. Cooking with just Rations grants a 30-minute buff that boosts Health by +50, Stamina by +150, and Attack by +2. Adding ingredients extends the buff duration by an additional 20 minutes. This meal is a solid foundation for your hunt.
• Custom Meals: For a more tailored experience, opt for the custom meal option. Here, you select one Ration (which can be meat, fish, or veggies), one ingredient, and your finishing touches. Each type of Ration provides different buffs such as increased attack, defense, or elemental resistances. Ingredients and finishing touches further enhance your meal, offering benefits like improved gathering or reduced damage taken.

Once you've chosen your meal, start cooking, and your Hunter will automatically enjoy the meal, ready to tackle the challenges 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.