"Pre-Hunt Meal Prep Guide for Monster Hunter Wilds"

Monster hunting is a demanding endeavor, requiring not just skill but also proper preparation. One crucial aspect of getting ready for a hunt in *Monster Hunter Wilds* is ensuring you're well-fed. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to cook and eat your meals to optimize your performance on the hunt.

Cooking and Eating Meals in Monster Hunter Wilds

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the approach to meal preparation differs from the previous titles like *World* and *Rise*. Gone are the days of relying on a friendly Palico NPC to prepare your meals. Now, you must take matters into your own hands and cook your own food.

There are 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?

When it comes to selecting what to cook, *Monster Hunter Wilds* offers three meal types in the cooking menu:

• Recommended Meals: These are straightforward and consist of a Ration along with any additional ingredients you have on hand. Cooking with just Rations grants a 30-minute buff that includes +50 Health, +150 Stamina, and +2 Attack. Adding other ingredients extends this duration by an additional 20 minutes. These meals serve as a solid foundation for your hunt preparation.
• Custom Meals: For those looking to tailor their meals to specific needs, the custom meal option is ideal. You can select one Ration (which could be meat, fish, or veggies), one ingredient, and 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.
• Favorite Meals: You can also choose to cook your favorite meals, which are essentially meals you've enjoyed before and saved for quick access.

Once you've made your selection, start cooking, and your Hunter will automatically eat the meal, ensuring you're ready for the challenge ahead.

That's how you can cook and enjoy meals in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and insights on the game, be sure to visit The Escapist.