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

Mastering Meal Prep in Monster Hunter Wilds: Fueling Your Hunts

Hunting monsters requires preparation, and that starts with a hearty meal. Unlike previous Monster Hunter titles, Wilds demands you cook your own sustenance. This guide details how to prepare and consume meals to optimize your hunting performance.

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Cooking and Eating Meals | Choosing the Right Meal

Cooking and Eating Meals in Monster Hunter Wilds

Forget relying on helpful Palicos; in Wilds, you're the chef. There are two convenient cooking methods:

• Tent Cooking: After accepting a quest, head to your tent. Access the BBQ menu (L1 or R1) and select "Grill a Meal."
• Portable BBQ Grill: Equip the Portable BBQ Grill from your inventory and press the square button to initiate cooking.

Choosing the Right Meal

The cooking menu offers three meal types:

• Recommended Meal: A simple option using a Ration and any additional ingredients. A Ration-only meal provides a 30-minute buff (+50 Health, +150 Stamina, +2 Attack). Adding ingredients extends this buff by 20 minutes. This is a solid baseline for hunt preparation.

• Custom Meal: Allows for complete customization. Select one Ration (meat, fish, or vegetables, each offering different stat boosts like increased attack or elemental resistance), one ingredient (providing additional buffs such as improved gathering or damage reduction), and a finishing touch.

Once your meal is prepared, your hunter automatically consumes it, readying you for the hunt.

Remember to consult The Escapist for more Monster Hunter Wilds tips and strategies.