Mastering the Art of Meal Prep in Monster Hunter Wilds

Survival in Monster Hunter Wilds demands preparation, and that starts with a hearty meal. Unlike previous titles, Wilds requires hunters to cook their own provisions. This guide details how to prepare and consume meals for optimal hunting performance.

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Table of Contents

• Cooking and Eating Meals in Monster Hunter Wilds
• Choosing the Right Meals

Cooking and Eating Meals: A Hunter's Guide

Unlike World and Rise, there's no friendly Palico chef in Monster Hunter Wilds. Hunters must become self-sufficient, utilizing two primary methods for meal preparation:

1. Camp Cooking: Before embarking on a quest, utilize your tent. Access the BBQ menu (typically via L1 or R1) and select "Grill a Meal."

2. Portable BBQ Grill: Alternatively, equip the Portable BBQ Grill from your inventory and press the designated button (usually square) to initiate cooking.

Choosing the Right Meals: Maximizing Your Buff

The in-game cooking menu offers three meal types:

• Recommended Meals: These basic meals utilize rations and any additional ingredients you possess. A ration-only meal provides a 30-minute buff with +50 Health, +150 Stamina, and +2 Attack. Adding ingredients extends this duration by 20 minutes. This is a solid baseline for hunt preparation.

• Custom Meals: For tailored buffs, select the custom meal option. This allows you to choose one ration (meat, fish, or vegetable, each offering different stat boosts such as increased attack, defense, or elemental resistances), one ingredient (providing additional benefits like improved gathering or damage reduction), and a finishing touch.

Once your meal is prepared, your hunter will automatically consume it, providing the chosen buffs.

Remember to consult The Escapist for further Monster Hunter Wilds strategies and guides.