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(xx) So instead, I will help you discover the wonder and fun of cooking in Bandai Namco's Tales of Vesperia!. This guide is a work in progress.
Complete cooking guide for ToV: Definitive Edition.
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All Cooking Recipes
Cooking is a useful feature that can allow for HP and TP healing, ailment heals and status buffs typically at a slightly cheaper ingredient price than store bought gels. Most recipes aren’t given to the player and require you to either interact with the Wonder Chef at various locations, have specific party members cook certain recipes REPEATEDLY, or complete side quests.
In order to unlock a title for each character except Repede, each character is required to master every recipe. The recipes are listed in roughly chronological order.
Certain characters may like or dislike recipes. Depending on whether they like or dislike a meal, the effect of the meal may be enhanced or diminished.
Sandwich
Obtained naturally through the course of the story.
- Heals 10% of max HP to all allies
Likes
- Rita
Rice Ball
Have Estelle make Sandwich.
- Heals 5% of max TP to all allies
Likes
- Rita
- Judith
Beef Bowl
Have Yuri make Rice Ball.
- Heals 20% of max HP to all allies
- Cures the “Poison” status effect for all allies
Dislikes
- Repede
Omelette Rice
Have Karol make Beef Bowl.
- Heals 10% of max HP and TP to all allies
- Cures the “Petrification” status effect for all allies
Likes
- Karol
Dislikes
- Repede
Meat Sauce
Have Karol make Omelette Rice.
- heals 15% of max HP and TP to all allies
- cures all status ailments for all allies
Likes
- Karol
Dislikes
- Repede
- Rita
Pork Stew
Have Raven make Beef Bowl.
- Increases physical attack power by 5%
- heals 5% of max HP to all allies
Likes
- Judith
- Flynn
Japanese Stew
Have Judith make Pork Stew.
- Increases agility by 2000 points
- heals 5% of max HP to all allies
Likes
- Repede
- Judith
- Patty
Dislikes
- Karol
- Flynn
Sukiyaki
Have Judith make Japanese Stew.
- Increases physical attack power by 15%
Likes
- Karol
Dislikes
- Patty
- Estelle
Dog Food
Have Repede make any recipe.
- Heals 1% of max HP and TP to all allies
Salisbury Steak
Obtained by talking to Wonder Chef at Aspio, at the side entrance.
- Increases physical attack power by 3%
- heals 5% of max HP to all allies
Likes
- Karol
- Flynn
Dislikes
- Repede
Steak
Have Flynn make Salisbury Steak.
- Increases physical attack power by 10%
- Heals 5% of max HP to all allies
Likes
- Repede
- Karol
- Flynn
Sorbet
Obtained by talking to the Wonder Chef in Capua Nor. He can be found a little bit past the inn.
- Heals 10% of max TP to all players.
Likes
- Yuri
- Estelle
- Karol
- Rita
- Patty
Dislikes
- Raven
- Repede
Pudding
Have Yuri make Sorbet.
- Heals 20% of max TP to all allies.
Likes
- Yuri
- Estelle
- Karol
- Rita
- Patty
Dislikes
- Raven
- Repede
Cake
Have Yuri make Pudding.
- heals 30% of max TP to all allies
Likes
- Yuri
- Estelle
- Karol
- Rita
- Patty
Dislikes
- Raven
- Repede
Fried Chicken and Fries
Obtained by talking to the Wonder Chef at Capua Torim. He can be found next to the lighthouse.
- Increases magical attack power by 10%
- Heals 5% of max HP to all allies
Likes
- Karol
- Rita
Scottish Egg
Have Estelle make Fried Chicken and Fries.
- increases magical attack power by 20%
- heals 5% of max HP to all allies
Likes
- Rita
Okonomiyaki
Have Raven make Scottish Egg.
- increases magical attack power by 40%
Dislikes
- Rita
- Flynn
Fish with Miso Sauce
Obtained by talking to Wonder Chef at Heliord. When you first arrive at Heliord, he can be found in the back of the room start in.
- increases physical defence by 3%
- heals 5% of max HP to all allies
Likes
- Raven
Dislikes
- Karol
Minestrone Soup
Obtained by talking to Wonder Chef at Dahngrest. He can be found inside the Guild HQ, to the right of a door going to the Don’s chamber.
- Increases magical defence by 20%
- Heals 5% of max HP to all allies
Dislikes
- Repede
Miso Soup
Have Estelle make Minestrone Soup.
- Increases magical defense by 40%
- heals 5% of max HP to all allies
Likes
- Judith
Clam Chowder
Have Estelle make Miso Soup.
- increases magical defense by 60%.
Likes
- Patty
Dislikes
- Repede
- Karol
Skewers
Have Patty make Miso Soup.
- heals 20% of max HP and TP to all allies
- revives all knocked out allies
Likes
- Patty
Dislikes
- Estelle
Salad
Obtained by talking to Wonder Chef in Ghasfarost. This one is slightly more out of the way than the other ones. After dropping the stairs up to the 2nd area of Ghasfarost and entering it, you need to use the Sorceror’s Ring on two gears and return to the bottom of the 2nd area. You can now interact with a pinwheel which is actually the Wonder Chef.
- Increases agility by 2000 points
- heals 5% of max HP to all allies
Likes
- Repede
Dislikes
- Patty
Sashimi
Have Raven make Salad.
- Increases physical defense by 10%
- heals 5% of max HP to all allies
Likes
- Raven
- Patty
Dislikes
- Rita
- Flynn
Sushi
Have Karol make Sashimi.
- increases physical defense by 25%
Likes
- Estelle
- Karol
- Raven
- Patty
Dislikes
- Rita
Vegetable Stir Fry
Have Rita make Salad.
- increases agility by 2400 points
- heals 5% of max HP to all allies
Dislikes
- Repede
Soup Noodles
Have Raven make Vegetable Stir Fry.
- increases agility by 2800 points
- heals 5% of max HP to all allies
Dislikes
- Repede
Kebab Sandwich
Obtained by talking to Wonder Chef in Nordopolica, inside the colloseum near registration.
- increases physical attack power by 7%
- heals 5% of max HP to all allies
Likes
- Rita
- Flynn
Dislikes
- Patty
Curry
Obtained by talking to the Wonder Chef at Mantaic. On the path leading towards the river, he should be a bit behind a knight on the right.
- heals 30% of max HP to all allies
Likes
- Karol
Dislikes
- Repede
Croquette
Talk to the Wonder Chef in Yormgen. He is inside the inn, near some beds.
- increases magical attack power by 30%
- heals 5% of max HP to all allies
Likes
- Karol
- Rita
Dislikes
- Repede
Tempura
Have Judith make Croquette.
- increases magical attack power by 50%
Dislikes
- Flynn
Cream Stew
Obtained by talking to the Wonder Chef at Myorzo. Bottom right of the town.
- heals 40% of max HP to all allies
Dislikes
- Repede
Beef Stew
Have Flynn make Cream Stew.
- increases agility by 2400
- heals 5% of max HP to all allies
Likes
- Estelle
- Flynn
Dislikes
- Repede
Vichyssoise
Talk to the Wonder Chef in Nam Cobanda Isle. To find Nam Cobanda Isle, fly to the top left of the world map, land on the small island there and enter the town located at its center. From there, Wonder Chef can be found behind the ticket exchange Antlionz.
- increases magical defense by 80%
Likes
- Repede
Dislikes
- Karol
Pork Miso Soup
Have Estelle make Vichyssoise.
- increases magical defense by 100%
Likes
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- Flynn
Udon Noodles Hot Pot
Have Yuri make Pork Miso Soup.
- heals 50% of max HP to all allies
Likes
- Estelle
- Judith
Dislikes
- Flynn
- Patty
Crepe
Obtained by talking to Wonder Chef at Aurnion. He’s at the east of the town.
- heals 40% of max TP to all allies
Likes
- Yuri
- Estelle
- Karol
- Rita
- Patty
Dislikes
- Raven
- Repede
Fruit Parfait
Have Rita make Crepe.
- heals 50% of max TP to all allies
Likes
- Yuri
- Estelle
- Karol
- Rita
- Patty
Dislikes
- Raven
- Repede
Seafood Bowl
When you first get to Heliord, enter the Chevalier’s HQ and you will be asked to deliver a message to someone in Capua Nor. Later when you unlock the ship, go back to Capua Nor (during the day?) and speak to a woman just outside of the Inn to unlock the recipe.
- increases physical defense by 15%
- heals 5% of max HP to all allies
Likes
- Patty
Dislikes
- Rita
Fisherman’s Hot Pot
Have Patty make Seafood Bowl.
- increases physical defense by 20%
- heals 5% of max HP to all allies
Likes
- Yuri
- Raven
- Judith
- Patty
Dislikes
- Estelle
- Repede
- Karol
Seafood Stew
Right before heading off to Zaude (might be able to do this earlier), you can talk to a man in Capua Torim near the western exit in front of a carriage to start the ‘Fish Juice” sidequest. Talk to him again when you have 1 of the following: cabbage, tofu, kelp, scallops, salmon, squid and shrimp. These are all common cooking items. After you’ve talked to him again, you need a Sharp Blade and a Flare Stone to make a fillet knife. Then head to Dahngrest and go to the Western Bar. Talk to the barkeeper to get a Kitchen Knife and head back to Capua Torim. Talk to the man one more time and you will unlock the recipe.
- increases the Over Limit gauge
Likes
- Patty
Dislikes
- Estelle
- Rita
- Flynn
Mabo Curry
The final recipe can be unlocked by having all other recipes and talking to Wonder Chef on the docks of Nordopolica. You don’t need to master them, but you will need to master them with each character as one of the requirements to obtain each characters respective cooking titles.
- heals 25% of max HP and TP to all allies
- revives all knocked out allies
Likes
- Yuri
Dislikes
- Repede
More of this sort of thing:
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition marks the series' joyful debut on after a spotty history of Tales games on Nintendo platforms. In many ways, it's just like past Tales games, but it does include a number of extra features and improved graphics to make it a more 'modern' feeling RPG on this current-generation platform.Fortunately, Tales games are accessible even if you've never picked one up before, and don't require knowledge of past games to love and understand. If you're just getting started, here's a quick set of starting points to get you on your journey in Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.Fighting enemies.
From there, you'll want to spend your time mastering your Arts and watching your enemies. Even though Artes consume TP, you want to use them often as many stronger Artes are unlocked by using weaker Artes a certain number of times. You can gain TP back through regular attacks, cooking, and will automatically gain a small amount back at the end of each battle.As for watching your enemies, try to keep an eye on enemy types and watch for their 'tells,' or movements indicating they're about to strike. Putting your guard up or backing off at the right time may not be a big deal in regular battles, but in boss fights, it can be the difference between a win and a game over. Practice using that Y guard button.and don't forget you can also use it to 'recover' mid-air if an attack throws you up high.Finally, make sure you get into lots of fights, to begin with.
You can avoid enemies out in the world if you want, but you'll miss out on valuable EXP. Fight every enemy you see in dungeons and a good amount out in the world to make sure you keep up with how powerful your opponents are. You'll start out playing as Yuri, but you don't have to stick with him if you don't want to. He's the easiest and most intuitive character, but by swapping your first party member in the menu you can choose who you play as in battle.It's generally good to play as a physical attacker in general, such as Yuri, Repede, or Karol, as you have more fast-paced action to participate in, you can protect your casters, and the game is more fun. You can play as Estelle or Rita or others, but the pace will be slower and you may be more prone to seeing your party members die due to poor decision making by the AI.In general, the AI is pretty good at keeping spellcasters on the backlines and casting spells intelligently.
Estelle will heal your party if left on her own, and Rita will use all her spells equally. Occasionally, you'll see characters request items above their nameplates in battle.
By default, this is set so by pushing the right stick you can refuse their item request, but an easier way to use this if you don't want your Apple Gels used up is to toggle it to 'Cancel.' With that setting on, characters will request items but won't use them unless you offer permission by pressing the right stick. It's a good way to prevent excessive Gel waste but quickly make sure characters get healed in battle.
They'll even try to use Life Bottles on you if you die! Finding secrets. Early dungeons in Tales of Vesperia are fairly straightforward, but once you have the Sorcerer's Ring you'll begin solving puzzles and finding more treasure.
It's worth it to explore every nook and cranny of every dungeon and use the Sorcerer's Ring on anything suspicious to make sure you find all the hidden chests. This will help you save money on gear back in town, and sometimes reveal hidden items or even secret boss battles. Later, sidequests will require you to backtrack somewhat if you want to track down special equipment, such as the Devils Arms weapons, so keep an eye out for anything unusual in dungeons that you can't seem to access no matter how hard you try. Chances are, you'll be returning later at the behest of some NPC or another. Improving your gear.
Secret weapons or not, you'll need to keep visiting shops to improve your gear as you travel. Be sure to look at stats when purchasing new weapons and armor. A five stat increase for a lot of Gald isn't worth it, but a 20, 30, 40, or more increase certainly is. You also want to make sure you're increasing the right stats.
If Estelle is only casting healing magic, you want her magic stats to be higher but may not care as much about her physical attack. Be sure to deck everyone out with weapons, armor, and accessories by scrolling through the shop with L and R to see everything available, and always visit the shop first in a new town.Once the Synthesis option becomes available, you'll be able to craft new weapons and armor from bits you've obtained from monsters and old weapons. You can always sell old armor without fear, but it's good to hold on to old weapons rather than selling them, as they can often be synthesized into new, better pieces of gear. Cooking, and The Wonder Chef. A few hours into the game, Yuri will teach you about Cooking. Unlike some other Tales games, Cooking isn't available at the end of each battle but is accessible all the time from the main menu outside of battle. Parties can only eat one meal at a time, and different recipes will give you different benefits such as health increases, stat increases, and other boosts.Cook often!
If you're about to head into a boss battle, a good attack increase can be indispensable. In a long dungeon, healing your party is as easy as a piece of bread and an egg.
Be sure to stock up on cheap ingredients at each town you visit and practice cooking with different characters to discover new recipes.Finally, once you reach Aspio, be on the look-out for unusual items in the environment that may signal the appearance of the Wonder Chef. The Wonder Chef will give you a new recipe and ingredients for it every time you discover him, and he's usually very easy to spot, so enter every room or house in a new town until you find him! Any questions about Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition?If you're still not certain how to begin your adventure with the crew of Brave Vesperia, put your questions in the comments and I'll answer them if I can.
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