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

Mastering Meal Prep in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Guide to Cooking and Eating

Hunting monsters requires preparation, and that includes fueling up with a hearty meal. Unlike previous Monster Hunter titles, Wilds requires you to cook your own meals. This guide outlines how to do so effectively.

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

Cooking and Eating Meals in Monster Hunter Wilds

In Monster Hunter Wilds, you won't find a convenient Palico chef. Instead, you must prepare your own meals using one of two methods:

1. Cooking in your Tent: After accepting a quest, access the BBQ menu (L1 or R1) within your tent and select "Grill a Meal."
2. Using the Portable BBQ Grill: Equip the Portable BBQ Grill from your inventory and press the square button to initiate cooking.

Which Meals to Cook?

The cooking menu offers three meal types:

• Recommended Meals: These simple meals use a Ration (meat, fish, or vegetable) and any additional ingredients you possess. A Ration-only meal provides a 30-minute buff with +50 Health, +150 Stamina, and +2 Attack. Adding ingredients extends the buff duration by 20 minutes. This is a solid baseline for hunt preparation.

• Custom Meals: For greater customization, select the custom meal option. This allows you to choose one Ration, one ingredient, and a finishing touch. Rations provide various buffs (increased attack, defense, elemental resistances), while ingredients and finishing touches offer additional benefits (improved gathering, reduced damage taken).

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

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