Pre-Hunt Meal Prep Guide for Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster hunting is a challenging endeavor that requires thorough preparation, and one of the key aspects of getting ready is fueling up with a nutritious meal. 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 a friendly Palico NPC could prepare your meals, you're tasked with cooking your own food. This adds a layer of strategy to your preparations. Here are the two methods you can use to cook your meals:

• By cooking in your tent: When embarking on a new quest, take a moment to prepare. Head to your tent, navigate to the BBQ Menu using L1 or R1, and select the 'Grill a Meal' option.
• By using the Portable BBQ Grill: Alternatively, access the Portable BBQ Grill from your inventory, press the square button to activate it, and start cooking from there.

Which Meals to Cook?

When it comes to choosing what to cook, *Monster Hunter Wilds* offers several options within the cooking menu:

• Recommended Meals: These are straightforward and consist of a Ration along with any additional ingredients you have on hand. Cooking solely with Rations provides a 30-minute buff with +50 Health, +150 Stamina, and +2 Attack. Adding ingredients extends the duration by another 20 minutes. This meal is a solid baseline for your hunting preparations.
• Custom Meals: For a more tailored approach, opt for the custom meal option. Here, you can select one Ration (which could be meat, fish, or veggies), one ingredient, and finishing touches. Each type of Ration offers different buffs such as increased attack, defense, or elemental resistances. Ingredients and finishing touches further enhance your meals, providing benefits like improved gathering or reduced damage taken.

Once you've made your selection, start cooking, and your Hunter will automatically consume the meal, ensuring you're ready for the hunt ahead.

That's how you can cook and enjoy meals in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, be sure to visit The Escapist.