"Pre-Hunt Meal Prep in Monster Hunter Wilds"

Monster Hunting Requires Proper Preparation: Cooking and Eating Meals in *Monster Hunter Wilds*

Embarking on a monster hunt in *Monster Hunter Wilds* isn't just about wielding your weapon; it's also about fueling your body with the right meals. Unlike its predecessors, *World* and *Rise*, where a friendly Palico NPC could prepare your food, *Wilds* requires you to take the culinary reins into your own hands.

Cooking and Eating Meals in Monster Hunter Wilds

To ensure you're well-fed before facing those fearsome beasts, *Monster Hunter Wilds* offers two convenient cooking methods:

• By cooking in your tent: Before setting off on a new quest, take a moment to visit your tent. Navigate to the BBQ Menu using L1 or R1 buttons, and select the 'Grill a Meal' option to whip up a hearty dish.
• By using the Portable BBQ Grill: Alternatively, access your inventory, select the Portable BBQ Grill, press the square button to deploy it, and start cooking right there.

Which Meals to Cook?

In the cooking menu, you have the flexibility to choose between three meal types:

• Recommended Meals: These are straightforward and consist of a Ration along with any additional ingredients you might have. 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 is a solid baseline for your hunting preparations.
• Custom Meals: For those looking to tailor their meals to specific needs, the custom meal option lets you select one Ration (meat, fish, or veggies), one ingredient, and finishing touches. Each choice of Ration offers unique buffs, such as increased attack, defense, or elemental resistances. Ingredients and finishing touches further enhance your meal, providing benefits like improved gathering or reduced damage taken.
• Favorite Meals: You can also opt for a favorite meal if you've previously saved a recipe you particularly enjoy.

Once you've made your selection, initiate the cooking process, and your Hunter will automatically consume the meal, ready to tackle whatever challenges lie 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.