- Cooking in MONGIL: STAR DIVE isn't some side feature you should ignore.
- Why? Because of the buffs you get from the meals you cook.
Even in fast-paced action RPGs like MONGIL: STAR DIVE, there are fun side activities players can get into. And one of these activities is cooking. Yes, combat and leveling up your character are important and all, but that’s not the only thing this game has to offer. And cooking is important because it gives you a massive edge during your adventure.
At first glance, cooking might seem like a side activity. But once you understand how it works, you’ll quickly realize how powerful it is. And in this MONGIL: STAR DIVE Cooking Guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know.
Check out our Redeem Codes article for gifts, and our Difficulty Guide for what difficulty setting to start with. Our Beginners Guide is also here to give you a smooth start. And don’t forget to read our Reroll Guide to get the best characters at launch.
How to unlock Cooking in MONGIL: STAR DIVE
You don’t get to start cooking immediately in MONGIL: STAR DIVE; you need to unlock the feature. But don’t worry, the process is simple and doesn’t require much from you. Cooking becomes available near the end of Episode 1.
And you can unlock it by completing the “Healthy Meals” side quest, which appears after finishing The Mole main quest. Once you complete the quest, you can pick up your spatula and get to cooking anytime.
How to Cook in MONGIL: STAR DIVE
After unlocking cooking, cooking itself isn’t rocket science and is pretty straightforward. So to begin cooking:
- Open the Pause Menu.
- Navigate to the Cooking tab.
- Select a recipe or dish.
- Use available ingredients to prepare the meal.
And that’s it. Also, cooking requires a mix of monster materials and gathered resources. And you get them by defeating enemies and exploring. So you don’t need to go out of your way to farm ingredients.
Cooking Provides Temporary but Powerful Buffs
All cooked dishes grant temporary buffs that typically last around 30 minutes. These buffs can include increased HP, higher attack power, better defense, and reduced stamina consumption. But remember that these buffs are temporary, so use them right before a tough battle,
Entrees, sides, and drinks all serve different purposes.
Cooking in MONGIL: STAR DIVE includes multiple types of consumables:
- Entrees – Provide major stat boosts
- Side dishes – Offer additional secondary bonuses
- Drinks – Used to revive fallen characters
Interestingly, you can use one entrée and one side dish at the same time, allowing you to stack different types of buffs. However, identical effects do not stack. If you use two dishes with the same type of bonus, the newer one will overwrite the previous effect.
Meanwhile, drinks serve a completely different purpose. Instead of buffs, they act as revival tools during battle, making them extremely valuable for tough encounters.
How to Get More Recipes in MONGIL: STAR DIVE
While you’re officially now ready for chef duty, you need recipes to actually cook meals. Without them, you won’t be able to create dishes, or lots of dishes. Therefore, knowing how to collect recipes is something you should know how to do. Fortunately, the game provides several ways to obtain them.
Purchase recipes from NPCs
One of the most direct methods is buying recipes from an NPC named Brownie, located in Hananis. However, the recipes can be expensive, and it’s not recommended to buy too many recipes at once. When you have a large stash of gold later on, you can start investing in higher-tier recipes.
Earn recipes from quests
Another reliable way to get recipes is through Main Quests. Yes, some quests reward you with dishes or recipes. And this is extremely useful because it allows you to save gold, access strong buffs early, and not rely solely on the shop.
Final Thoughts
Cooking in MONGIL: STAR DIVE is more than just a side activity. In fact, it enhances your entire gameplay experience. Therefore, don’t ignore cooking. Make sure to unlock it early, get new recipes, and always prepare before challenging content. Over time, cooking will give you a clear advantage and help you progress through the game much more smoothly.
And that’s it from our MONGIL: STAR DIVE Cooking Guide. For more guides, also check our other guides below:
- MONGIL: STAR DIVE Co-op Guide: How to play with Friends
- MONGIL: STAR DIVE Team Composition Guide and Tips
- MONGIL: STAR DIVE Character Tier List
- MONGIL: STAR DIVE: How to increase Adventure Level
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