Monster hunting is a demanding endeavor, and ensuring you're well-prepared with a hearty meal is crucial. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to cook and eat your own meals in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.
Cooking and Eating Meals in Monster Hunter Wilds
Unlike previous entries such as *World* and *Rise*, where you could rely on a friendly Palico NPC to prepare your meals, *Monster Hunter Wilds* requires you to take the chef's role 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, 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. Here's what you need to know:
- Recommended Meals: These are straightforward, typically using just a Ration and any additional ingredients you have on hand. Cooking solely with Rations grants you a 30-minute buff with +50 Health, +150 Stamina, and +2 Attack. Adding ingredients extends this duration by an additional 20 minutes. This option is the bare minimum for your hunting preparation.
- Custom Meals: For a more tailored approach, opt for the custom meal option. 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 made your selection, 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 visit The Escapist.
