Monster hunting is a challenging endeavor that demands thorough preparation, including fueling up with a nutritious meal. Here’s your 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*, you won’t find a Palico NPC ready to cook for you. Instead, you’ll need to take matters into your own hands and prepare your own meals. Here are the two methods you can use:
- 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. Press the square button to use it and start cooking from there.
Which Meals to Cook?
In the cooking menu, you have three options: recommended, custom, or favorite meals. Let’s break them down:
- Recommended Meals: These are straightforward and consist of a Ration plus any additional ingredients you have. Cooking solely with Rations grants 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 your hunt preparation.
- Custom Meals: 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 further enhance your meal, offering benefits like improved gathering or reduced damage taken.
Once you’ve chosen your meal, start cooking, and your Hunter will automatically eat, ensuring you’re ready for the hunt ahead.
That’s the complete guide on how to cook and eat meals in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.
