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

Monster Hunting and Meal Preparation in *Monster Hunter Wilds*

Embarking on a monster hunt in *Monster Hunter Wilds* requires more than just skill and bravery; it demands proper preparation, starting with a hearty meal. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to cook and eat your own meals to ensure you're at your best when facing the wilds.

Cooking and Eating Meals in Monster Hunter Wilds

Unlike previous entries in the series such as *World* and *Rise*, where you could rely on a friendly Palico NPC to prepare your meals, *Monster Hunter Wilds* puts the culinary responsibility squarely on your shoulders. You have two primary methods 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 options for meal preparation: recommended, custom, or favorite meals.

• Recommended Meals: These are straightforward and consist of a Ration plus any additional ingredients you have on hand. Cooking solely with Rations grants a 30-minute buff, boosting your Health by +50, Stamina by +150, and Attack by +2. Adding ingredients extends this duration by an additional 20 minutes. This meal serves as a solid baseline for your hunting preparations.
• Custom Meals: For those looking to tailor their meals to specific needs, the custom meal option allows you to select one Ration (meat, fish, or veggies), one ingredient, and your finishing touches. Each type of Ration provides different buffs, such as increased attack, defense, or elemental resistances. Ingredients and finishing touches further enhance your meal, offering benefits like improved gathering efficiency or reduced damage taken.

Once you've chosen your meal, initiate the cooking process, and your Hunter will automatically consume the meal, readying you 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 visit The Escapist.