"Pre-Hunt Meals: Cooking and Eating in Monster Hunter Wilds"

Monster hunting is a challenging endeavor that requires thorough preparation, and that includes enjoying a hearty meal. Here's a detailed guide on how to cook and eat your own meals in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.

Cooking and Eating Meals in Monster Hunter Wilds

Unlike previous titles like *World* and *Rise*, where you could rely on a Palico NPC to prepare meals, in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you must take matters into your own hands. There are two primary methods for cooking:

• By cooking in your tent
• By using the Portable BBQ Grill

When embarking on a new quest, take a moment to prepare. I recommend heading to your tent, navigating to the BBQ Menu by pressing L1 or R1, and selecting the "Grill a Meal" option. Alternatively, you can access the Portable BBQ Grill from your inventory, press the square button to use it, and cook your meal right there.

Which Meals to Cook?

Within the cooking menu, you have the choice between a recommended, custom, or favorite meal. Recommended meals are straightforward, utilizing a Ration combined with any additional ingredients in your inventory. Cooking solely with Rations will grant a 30-minute buff with +50 Health, +150 Stamina, and +2 Attack. Adding ingredients extends the duration by 20 minutes.

The recommended meal serves as a solid baseline for your hunting preparations. However, for a more tailored approach, 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 enhance your meal further, offering additional benefits like improved gathering efficiency or reduced damage taken. Once you've made your selection, start cooking, and your Hunter will automatically enjoy the meal, ready to face the challenges ahead.

That's all you need to know about cooking and eating meals in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, be sure to visit The Escapist.