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

Monster hunting in Monster Hunter Wilds demands thorough preparation, and fueling up with a hearty meal is crucial. Unlike World and Rise, where helpful Palicos handle cooking, you're in charge of your own sustenance. Here's how to prepare and enjoy your meals:

Cooking and Eating Meals in Monster Hunter Wilds

There are two convenient methods for cooking:

• In your tent: After accepting a quest, take a moment to prepare. Access the BBQ menu (L1 or R1) in your tent and select "Grill a Meal."
• 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 options: Recommended, Custom, and Favorite.

• Recommended Meals: These simple meals use 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 the duration by 20 minutes. This is a solid baseline for hunt preparation.

• Custom Meals: For personalized buffs, select the custom option. Choose one Ration (meat, fish, or vegetables, each offering different stat boosts like increased attack, defense, or elemental resistances), one ingredient, and a finishing touch. Ingredients and finishing touches enhance your meal further, providing benefits like improved gathering or reduced damage taken.

Once your meal is ready, your Hunter automatically eats, preparing you for the hunt.

That's how to cook and eat in Monster Hunter Wilds. For more game tips and information, check out The Escapist.