Cooking and Eating Guide for Pre-Hunt Meals in Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster hunting is a demanding task that requires proper preparation, and a crucial part of that is ensuring you've had a good meal. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to cook and eat your own meals in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.

Cooking and Eating Meals in Monster Hunter Wilds

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you won't find a friendly Palico NPC to prepare your meals as you did in *World* and *Rise*. Instead, you'll need to take matters into your own hands and prepare your own food. There are two primary methods to do this:

• By cooking in your tent: When you accept a new quest, take some time 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 three options: recommended, custom, or favorite meals. Here's what you need to know about each:

• Recommended Meals: These are basic meals made with a Ration and any additional ingredients you have. Cooking with just Rations grants a 30-minute buff with +50 Health, +150 Stamina, and +2 Attack. Adding ingredients extends the duration by 20 minutes. This should be considered the bare minimum for your hunt preparation.
• Custom Meals: For a more tailored approach, choose the custom meal option. Here, you can select one Ration (meat, fish, or veggies), one ingredient, and your finishing touches. Rations provide different buffs like increased attack, defense, or elemental resistances, while ingredients and finishing touches can enhance gathering or reduce damage taken.

Once you've made your selection, start cooking, and your Hunter will automatically eat, ensuring you're well-prepared for your hunt.

That's all you need to know about cooking and eating meals in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and information on the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.