An assortment of different kinds of food on a table.
Although starvation is not possible, food provides valuable buffs to both the maximum and regeneration rates for health and stamina. Since a player can have only three types of food active simultaneously, it is crucial to select the food types consumed based on the planned activities. For instance, one should consume foods with higher stamina buffs during exploration or resource gathering, and foods that provide higher health and health regeneration for dungeons and boss fights.
The combination of food types consumed for challenging combat encounters also depends on the player's preferred approach to combat. Maximum health is essential for effective shield use due to its link to maximum Stagger capacity. Players preferring to exclusively Dodge attacks will benefit from maximizing their Stamina, while those who favor magic in combat will benefit from maximizing their eitr.