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

Monster hunting is a challenging endeavor that requires thorough preparation, and a key part of that 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

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, unlike its predecessors *World* and *Rise* where you could rely on a friendly Palico NPC to prepare your meals, you'll need 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 your meals: recommended, custom, or favorite. Let's break down each option:

• Recommended Meals: These are straightforward and consist of a Ration along with any additional ingredients you have. Cooking with just Rations will grant you a 30-minute buff with +50 Health, +150 Stamina, and +2 Attack. Adding ingredients extends the duration by 20 minutes. This is a solid baseline for your hunt preparation.
• Custom Meals: For a more tailored experience, opt for the custom meal option. Here, you can select one Ration (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 or reduced damage taken.

Once you've chosen your meal, start cooking, and your Hunter will automatically eat, 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.