Monster hunting is serious business, and proper preparation is key. A hearty meal is crucial for success in Monster Hunter Wilds, so let's learn how to cook and eat.
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- Cooking and Eating Meals in Monster Hunter Wilds
- Which Meals to Cook?
Cooking and Eating Meals in Monster Hunter Wilds
Unlike World and Rise, where helpful Palicos handle the cooking, Monster Hunter Wilds requires you to prepare your own meals. There are two convenient methods:
- Cooking in your tent: Before embarking on a quest, take a moment to prepare. In your tent, access the BBQ menu (L1 or R1), then select "Grill a Meal."
- Using the Portable BBQ Grill: Alternatively, equip the Portable BBQ Grill from your inventory and press the square button to begin cooking.
Which Meals to Cook?
The cooking menu offers three meal options: Recommended, Custom, and Favorite.
Recommended Meals: These are simple, using a Ration 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 this buff by 20 minutes. This is a solid baseline for hunt preparation.
Custom Meals: For greater customization, select the Custom Meal option. Choose one Ration (meat, fish, or vegetables, each offering different buffs like increased attack, defense, or elemental resistances), one ingredient, and a finishing touch. Ingredients and finishing touches enhance your meal, providing buffs such as improved gathering or reduced damage taken.
Once your meal is prepared, your Hunter automatically eats, and you're ready for the hunt.
That's how to cook and eat in Monster Hunter Wilds. For more tips and guides, check out The Escapist!
