Pre-Hunt Meal Prep Guide for Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster hunting in *Monster Hunter Wilds* is a challenging endeavor that requires thorough preparation, including a nutritious meal to boost your performance. Here's a detailed guide on how to cook and eat your own meals to enhance your hunting experience.

Cooking and Eating Meals in Monster Hunter Wilds

Unlike previous entries like *World* and *Rise*, where you could rely on a friendly Palico NPC to prepare your meals, *Monster Hunter Wilds* requires you to take the culinary reins yourself. Here are the two methods you can use to cook your meals:

• By cooking in your tent: When you accept a new quest, take a moment to prepare. Head to your tent, navigate to the BBQ Menu by pressing L1 or R1, and select the "Grill a Meal" option.
• By using the Portable BBQ Grill: Alternatively, you can access the Portable BBQ Grill from your inventory. Simply press the square button to use it and start cooking from there.

Which Meals to Cook?

In the cooking menu, you have three meal options to choose from: recommended, custom, or favorite meals.

• Recommended Meals: These are straightforward and use basic ingredients. A meal made solely from Rations will grant you a 30-minute buff, increasing your Health by +50, Stamina by +150, and Attack by +2. Adding other ingredients from your inventory can extend this duration by an additional 20 minutes. This should be your minimum standard for hunting preparation.
• Custom Meals: For a more tailored approach, opt for the custom meal option. Here, you can select one Ration (such as meat, fish, or veggies), one ingredient, and your finishing touches. Your choice of Ration will influence specific buffs, such as increased attack, defense, or elemental resistances. Additional ingredients and finishing touches can further enhance your meal, providing benefits like improved gathering or reduced damage taken.

Once you've made your selection, start cooking, and your Hunter will automatically eat the meal, ready to tackle the challenges ahead.

That's the complete guide on how to cook and eat meals in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and in-depth information on the game, be sure to visit The Escapist.