Monster hunting demands meticulous preparation, and fueling your body with a hearty meal is paramount. Here's how to cook and eat in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Cooking and Eating Meals in Monster Hunter Wilds

Unlike World and Rise, where helpful Palicos handle cooking, Monster Hunter Wilds requires you to prepare your own meals. There are two convenient methods:

• Cooking in your tent: After accepting a quest, take a moment to prepare. In your tent, navigate to the BBQ menu (L1 or R1) and select "Grill a Meal."
• Using the Portable BBQ Grill: Access the Portable BBQ Grill from your inventory and press the square button to begin cooking.

Which Meals to Cook?

The cooking menu offers three meal types:

• Recommended Meals: These basic meals use a Ration and any additional ingredients. A Ration-only meal provides a 30-minute buff with +50 Health, +150 Stamina, and +2 Attack. Adding ingredients extends the buff duration by 20 minutes. This is a solid starting point.

• Custom Meals: For greater customization, select the custom meal option. Choose one Ration (meat, fish, or vegetables—each offering different buffs like increased attack, defense, or elemental resistance), one ingredient, and finishing touches. Ingredients and finishing touches enhance your meal, providing buffs like improved gathering or damage reduction.

Once your meal is ready, your Hunter automatically eats, preparing you for the hunt.

That's how to cook and eat in Monster Hunter Wilds. For more game tips and information, check out The Escapist.