How to get a Monster Hunter Rise well done steak and cook meat perfectly

monster hunter rise well done steak
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Knowing how to cook a well-done steak in Monster Hunter Rise takes practice. The timing required is incredibly precise, and a fraction of a second can make the difference between perfect and burned. It's a fiddly skill worth perfecting though, because get it right and a well-done steak can fully replenish your stamina. Fugen the Elder also wants one for an early quest, so you'll have to do it at least once.

Getting a Monster Hunter Rise well-done steak requires precision, but knowing what to look for and how to time it correctly takes a little practice. With our help you'll be able to perfect your cooking and get one every time, so here's everything you need to know about how to cook a well-done steak.

How to cook well-done steak in Monster Hunter Rise

Monster Hunter Rise well-done steak

(Image credit: Capcom)

When you've got some raw meat you'll be able to cook it using the BBQ Spit found in the radial menu. Once you've activated it your hunter will prop up a folding chair with a spit above an open fire and start cooking.

To get a well done steak, pay attention to the texture and color of the meat you're cooking - the change from raw to rare is obvious. Pressing the button here will give you a rare steak which is useful, but will only restore a moderate amount of stamina. Burning it is also obvious, as it'll go black - this actually has the chance to reduce your stamina instead so you really want to avoid it.

The well done steak exists in a brief moment between rare and burnt. You'll really need to pay attention but you should see the texture and color slightly change as it goes from rare to well-done. It barely lasts a second though so hit the button as soon as you see this change. As a rough guide it's around eight seconds from starting cooking if you're wondering how long a well done steak actually takes in Monster Hunter Rise.

Once you've done it a few times you should have a feel for both the timing and change you're looking for and be able to consistently achieve well-done steak. 

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Ford James

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