Cooking operates as an artisan skill in Melvor Idle 2 with 36 playable actions in the demo build. Fishing is a gathering skill with 11 playable actions. Hitpoints is a combat skill in Melvor Idle 2.
| Food | Healing | Stat Bonuses | Cooking Lv. | Sources | Sell Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +353 HP | +5% Evasion Rating | Lv. 50 | Thieving (Lv. 30), Cooking (Lv. 50) | 143 GoldPieces | |
| +330 HP | +2% maximum hit | Lv. 49 | Cooking (Lv. 49) | 160 GoldPieces | |
| +286 HP | +15 Protection Rating | Lv. 23 | Thieving (Lv. 30), Cooking (Lv. 23) | 338 GoldPieces | |
| +281 HP | — | Lv. 44 | Cooking (Lv. 44), Shop | 113 GoldPieces | |
| +275 HP | — | Lv. 55 | Cooking (Lv. 55) | 126 GoldPieces | |
| +248 HP | -10% damage taken from Effects only | Lv. 51 | Cooking (Lv. 51) | 109 GoldPieces | |
| +223 HP | — | Lv. 39 | Cooking (Lv. 39), Shop | 103 GoldPieces | |
| +217 HP | — | Lv. 32 | Cooking (Lv. 32) | 99 GoldPieces | |
| +181 HP | -5% damage taken from Effects only | Lv. 36 | Thieving (Lv. 30), Cooking (Lv. 36) | 161 GoldPieces | |
| +152 HP | — | Lv. 23 | Cooking (Lv. 23) | 66 GoldPieces | |
| +142 HP | +2 Light | Lv. 49 | Cooking (Lv. 49) | 54 GoldPieces | |
| +99 HP | — | Lv. 18 | Cooking (Lv. 18) | 48 GoldPieces | |
| +97 HP | +1% maximum hit | Lv. 20 | Thieving (Lv. 30), Cooking (Lv. 20) | 168 GoldPieces | |
| +85 HP | +20 Stealth in Thieving | Lv. 39 | Thieving (Lv. 30), Cooking (Lv. 39) | 60 GoldPieces | |
| +82 HP | — | Lv. 27 | Cooking (Lv. 27) | 34 GoldPieces |
Seafood
Cooking Shrimp unlocks at level 1 Cooking, consuming 1 Raw Shrimp with a base interval of 3000 milliseconds. Raw Shrimp is caught in Shallow Pools at Fishing level 1 and in Calm Shallows at Fishing level 6. In addition to player consumption, 50 Shrimp are awarded upon completing Pointy Preparation in Act 1.
Cooking Sardine unlocks at level 6 Cooking, consuming 1 Raw Sardine with a base interval of 3000 milliseconds. Raw Sardine is caught at Calm Shallows at level 6 Fishing and Rocky Shores at level 44 Fishing. Catching 15 Raw Sardine is required during Fishin’ for Trouble.
Cooking Herring unlocks at level 12 Cooking, consuming 1 Raw Herring with a base interval of 3000 milliseconds. Raw Herring is caught in Quiet Bend at Fishing level 12 and Pebble Bank at Fishing level 23.
Cooking Perch unlocks at level 18 Cooking, consuming 1 Raw Perch with a base interval of 3000 milliseconds. Raw Perch is caught at Dock Waters at level 18 Fishing and Pier Walk at level 32 Fishing.
Cooking Trout unlocks at level 23 Cooking, consuming 1 Raw Trout with a base interval of 3000 milliseconds. Raw Trout is caught in Pebble Bank at Fishing level 23 and Rapid Runs at Fishing level 39. Catching 15 Raw Trout is required during Boarish Bonfire, which also awards 150 Trout upon completion.
Cooking Mackerel unlocks at level 27 Cooking, consuming 1 Raw Mackerel with a base interval of 3000 milliseconds. Raw Mackerel is caught in Windswept Shores at Fishing level 27. Raw Mackerel is also used to prepare Mackerel Bait.
Cooking Pike unlocks at level 32 Cooking, consuming 1 Raw Pike with a base interval of 3000 milliseconds. Raw Pike is caught in Pier Walk at Fishing level 32.
Cooking Salmon unlocks at level 39 Cooking, consuming 1 Raw Salmon with a base interval of 3000 milliseconds. Raw Salmon is caught in Rapid Runs at Fishing level 39.
Cooking Lobster unlocks at level 44 Cooking, consuming 1 Raw Lobster with a base interval of 3000 milliseconds. Raw Lobster is caught in Rocky Shores at Fishing level 44.
Cooking Glowfin unlocks at level 49 Cooking, consuming 1 Raw Glowfin with a base interval of 3000 milliseconds. Raw Glowfin is caught in Shimmering Depths at Fishing level 49.
Cooking Sea Bream unlocks at level 55 Cooking, consuming 1 Raw Sea Bream with a base interval of 3000 milliseconds. Raw Sea Bream is caught in Sea Edge at Fishing level 55.
Meat
Cooking Beef consumes 1 Raw Beef with a base interval of 3000 milliseconds. Raw Beef is gathered from Cow in Ranching at level 15. Raw Beef also drops from Magic Cow adversaries in Corrupted Farmlands.
Cooking Chicken unlocks at level 15 Cooking, consuming 1 Raw Chicken with a base interval of 3000 milliseconds. Raw Chicken is gathered from Chicken in Ranching at level 5. Raw Chicken also drops from Giant Chicken adversaries in Corrupted Farmlands.
Sandwiches
Baking Bread unlocks at level 5 Cooking, consuming 1 Bucket of Water, 1 Flour, and 1 Milk. Flour is common loot from the Cooking Stall in Thieving at level 12.
Cooking Beef Sandwich unlocks at level 15 Cooking, consuming Bread, Raw Beef, Lettuce, and Onion as ingredients. Lettuce unlocks at level 15 Farming and Onion unlocks at level 5 Farming.
Cooking Chicken Sandwich consumes Bread, Raw Chicken, Lettuce, and Onion as ingredients.
Cooking Lobster Sandwich unlocks at level 49 Cooking, consuming Bread, Raw Lobster, Lettuce, and Onion as ingredients.
Pastries
Preparing Sweet Dough unlocks at level 36 Cooking, consuming 1 Bucket of Water, 1 Flour, 1 Egg, 1 Milk, and 1 Sugar. Egg is gathered from Chicken in Ranching at level 5.
Preparing Cake Base unlocks at level 23 Cooking, consuming 1 Bucket of Water, 2 Flour, 2 Egg, 2 Milk, and 2 Sugar. Milk is gathered from Cow in Ranching at level 15.
Baking Strawberry Cake unlocks at level 23 Cooking, consuming Cake Base and 8 Strawberry. Strawberry unlocks at level 21 Farming. Strawberry Cake serves as a quest hand-in during Tree Trimming, which also awards 100 Strawberry Cake upon completion.
Baking Apple Pie unlocks at level 50 Cooking, consuming Sweet Dough and 2 Apple.
Cooking Banana Pancake unlocks at level 36 Cooking, consuming Sweet Dough, Honey, and 2 Banana. Honey is harvested from Bee in Ranching at level 25. Completing In the Thick of It awards 100 Banana Pancake.
Cooking Apple Pancake unlocks at level 51 Cooking, consuming Sweet Dough, Honey, and 2 Apple.
Sushi
Preparing Sushi Base unlocks at level 23 Cooking, consuming 1 Grain and 1 Seaweed. Seaweed is harvested from Seaweed Clump containers from Fishing.
Preparing Trout Sushi unlocks at level 23 Cooking, consuming Sushi Base and Raw Trout.
Cooking Salmon Sushi unlocks at level 39 Cooking, consuming Sushi Base and Raw Salmon.
Auto Eat
Purchasing Auto Eat 2 costs 500000 Gold Pieces in the shop. Purchasing Auto Eat 2 requires level 40 in Hitpoints and completing 2 full clears of Venom Pit. Auto Eat 2 provides +5% Global Auto Eat Threshold and +5% Global Auto Eat Efficiency.
Auto Eat 3 is locked in the demo build.
| Upgrade | Cost | Requirements | Effects & Bonuses |
|---|---|---|---|
Auto Eat 2 | 500,000 GoldPieces | Level 40 Hitpoints Complete Venom Pit 2 times | +5% Global Auto Eat Threshold +5% Global Auto Eat Efficiency |
Auto Eat 3Demo Locked | Locked | Locked in demo | Demo Locked |
Battle Loadout | 10,000 GoldPieces | Level 10 Attack Level 10 Ranged Level 10 Magic | — |
Resources
Consult the FoodTable above to view exact healing values, Cooking level requirements, and secondary combat bonuses across all culinary preparations. Review the AutoEatTable above to compare merchant costs, dungeon prerequisites, and automated recovery thresholds. Players can review our dedicated cooking guide, fishing guide, and combat guide to plan gathering loops and encounter preparation.
