How to Cook & Eat Meals Before Hunting in Monster Hunter Wilds

Fueling Your Hunt: A Guide to Cooking and Eating in Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster hunting demands preparation, and a hearty meal is key. Unlike previous Monster Hunter titles, Wilds requires you to cook your own provisions. This guide explains how.

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Table of Contents

• Cooking and Eating Meals
• Choosing Your Meals

Cooking and Eating Meals in Monster Hunter Wilds

Forget relying on helpful Palicos; in Monster Hunter Wilds, you're the chef. There are two convenient methods:

1. In-Tent Cooking: Before embarking on a quest, utilize your tent. Access the BBQ menu (typically L1 or R1) and select "Grill a Meal."

2. Portable BBQ Grill: Alternatively, equip the Portable BBQ Grill from your inventory and press the designated button (usually square) to initiate cooking.

Choosing Your Meals

The cooking menu offers three meal types:

• Recommended Meals: These are straightforward, typically combining a Ration (meat, fish, or vegetable) with any extra ingredients. A Ration-only meal provides a 30-minute buff (+50 Health, +150 Stamina, +2 Attack). Adding ingredients extends this buff by 20 minutes. This is a solid baseline.

• Custom Meals: For tailored buffs, select "Custom Meal." Choose one Ration and one ingredient, then add a finishing touch. Rations provide various buffs (increased attack, defense, elemental resistance), while ingredients and finishing touches offer additional benefits (improved gathering, damage reduction).

Once your meal is prepared, your Hunter automatically consumes it, readying you for the hunt.

Mastering these cooking techniques ensures you're well-prepared for any challenge Monster Hunter Wilds throws your way. Check out The Escapist for more helpful game guides.