Getting all the potions can be pricey in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, as most recipes cost over 100 Groschen. That’s why it’s essential to choose the right ones, or else you may end up with something that isn’t too beneficial. To avoid this, here’s a list of the best potions.
Marigold Decoction
The Marigold Decoction should be your very first priority due to its highly valuable healing remedies. A standard version of this recipe restores 25 health for about a minute and helps you get over any woozy hangovers. It may even provide you with even more buffs if you manage to produce a potent brew.
Thankfully, you can get your hands on the Marigold Decoction early on at the starter town, Troskowitz. The recipe is also available there, saving you from spending a fortune at an apothecary or trader shop.
Digestive Potion
Out of all the potions in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, the Digestive Potion is the one I wish I had carried with me early on. I made the mistake of food poisoning Henry quite a few times, resulting in restrictions on fast travel and his unfortunate death. Since you’re basically left for dead in the food poison state, it’s crucial to carry a Digestive Potion to cure this debuff.
Digestive Potions also decrease nourishment by 20 percent and increase the Vitality skill by one point for 10 minutes. Like Marigold Decoction and the others on this list, you can get the potion or the recipe at Troskowitz.
Nighthawk
If you’re a night owl, you should set your sights on Nighthawk, which allows you to see in the dark for 15 minutes. The potion is perfect for sneaky missions, where torches often give your position away to the enemy. Plus, you won’t have to worry about your Energy, as this concoction temporarily slows it down by 25 percent.
You can visit Aranka at the Nomad Camp to discover the Nighthawk, which you may have encountered when on the Find Mutt quest. The second map, Kuttenburg, has this potion, too, if you’ve progressed far enough in the main quest.
Cockerel
While you’re out and about, you may have difficulty finding a place to sleep, primarily when you’re deep in the woods. That’s where the Cockerel potion comes into play, replenishing around 20 Energy to wake Henry up. Plus, a strong brew can make him less sleepy for at least half a day.
If you’re just starting out in KCD2, you can seemingly only purchase Cockerels from Aranka and the apothecary merchants. You’ll have to wait for the recipe until you reach the second map.
Saviour Schnapps
Player techniques like savescumming won’t really work in the world of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, as the game forces you to live with certain decisions you’ve made. However, you can take advantage of the Savior Schnapps potion to save the game at specific intervals. It also offers buffs for Strength, Agility, and general healing for a minute or so.
You should get a few Savior Schnapps from NPCs initially, but you’ll undoubtedly need more as you progress. I recommend saving them for any major battles or heavy choice-related content. Avoid using them if you’re participating in minor tasks by sleeping or exiting the game.
Hair o’ the Dog
After a long day’s work of vanquishing enemies and rescuing helpless villages, it’s always nice to end it off with a nice cold sip of beer. However, on some occasions, Henry can get a little too tipsy, which isn’t exactly the best state to be in if you’re on the way to a battle. Even though his drunken state can lead to bad things, it shouldn’t stop you from having a good time, especially when you can rely on the Hair o’ the Dog.
This potion comes in handy when you’ve drunk too much alcohol, possibly triggering the Drunkenness debuff. It may also help with hangovers, another debuff that negatively impacts Henry’s performance.
Buck’s Blood
Besides the complex combat mechanics, I frequently ran into trouble with Henry’s stamina. Not only does it affect how long you run, but it also makes it challenging to land a move in a fight. So, if you’re struggling to catch a breath, you should prioritize the Buck’s Blood recipe.
Those successful in brewing a high-quality Buck’s Blood can boost stamina levels and regeneration. What’s more, you can use the Embrocation potion for more stamina increases and an additional Agility enhancement.
Quickfinger Potion
The Quickfinger Potion caters to players who enjoy crafting and sneaking. Consume it to earn a four-point boost for the Craftmanship and Thievery skills for roughly 20 minutes. It works great for the times when you’re about to make a new tool or on a mission to rob someone.
During the early stages of the game, these particular skills can be pretty low, even if you did choose the best playstyle in the Easy Riders quest. Since it takes a while to increase their levels, the Quickfinger Potion can make you feel like you’re an expert in these abilities, at least temporarily.
Aesop
For the hunters, you can prioritize the Aesop potion recipe in Kuttenburg to reduce the risk of animals noticing you. Dogs, in particular, won’t be able to detect you, which works well when you’re trying to sneak around.
Once you’ve bought or found a horse, this potion increases your Horsemanship level by five for half the day. It also provides a boost for the Houndmaster skill for those who completed the Find Mutt quest.
Aqua Vitalis
In addition to the Marigold Decoction, you can get the Aqua Vitalis potion to reduce loss of health temporarily. Henry can go down rather quickly, so a resource like this will certainly help you out of a pinch.
A powerful Aqua Vitalis can slow down bleeding, allowing you to save some bandages for later. However, you’ll likely need to sleep it off or use the Marigold Decoction to get Henry back to tip-top shape.
Published: Feb 6, 2025 04:06 pm