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

Monster hunting is no easy feat. Proper preparation, including a hearty meal, is essential before you take on the challenge in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to cook and eat your own meals in the game.

Cooking and Eating Meals in Monster Hunter Wilds

Unlike previous entries such as *World* and *Rise*, where a friendly Palico NPC could prepare your meals, *Monster Hunter Wilds* requires you to take matters into your own hands. 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, 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 provides 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 experience, opt for the custom meal option. Here, you can select one Ration (meat, fish, or veggies), one ingredient, and your finishing touches. Different Rations offer various 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.

Once you've made your selection, start cooking, and your Hunter will automatically eat, setting you up for success in your hunt.

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.