Embarking on a monster hunt in *Monster Hunter Wilds* is a serious endeavor, and being well-prepared is crucial. One key aspect of preparation is ensuring you're well-fed. 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
Unlike previous entries in the series such as *World* and *Rise*, where you could rely on a friendly Palico NPC to prepare your meals, *Monster Hunter Wilds* requires you to take matters into your own hands. Here are the two methods you can use to cook your meals:
- By cooking in your tent: When you accept 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 three options for meal preparation: recommended, custom, or favorite meals.
Recommended Meals: These are straightforward and consist of a Ration along with any additional ingredients you have on hand. Cooking solely with Rations will grant you a 30-minute buff, boosting your Health by +50, Stamina by +150, and Attack by +2. Adding ingredients to your Ration will extend the buff duration by an additional 20 minutes. This option serves as a solid baseline for your hunt preparation.
Custom Meals: For those looking to tailor their meals to specific needs, the custom meal option is ideal. Here, you can select one Ration (which could be meat, fish, or veggies), one ingredient, and your finishing touches. Different Rations provide various buffs, such as increased attack, defense, or elemental resistances. Ingredients and finishing touches further enhance your meal, offering benefits like improved gathering efficiency or reduced damage taken.
Once you've made your selection, start cooking, and your Hunter will automatically eat the meal, ensuring you're ready 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, be sure to check out The Escapist.
