Mastering Alchemy in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: A Comprehensive Guide to All 27 Recipes
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's crafting and cooking systems are crucial for survival, and alchemy plays a significant role. This guide details how to acquire every alchemy recipe in the game, along with their effects.
There are a total of 27 alchemy recipes available. The table below lists each recipe, its effect, and acquisition method:
Recipe | Effect | Acquisition Method |
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Aqua Vitalis | Reduces health loss and slows bleeding. | Purchased from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp), Herbalist Barnaby (north of Trosky Castle), or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
Bane | Severely depletes health, causing death; higher quality accelerates depletion. | Purchased from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp). |
Bowman’s Brew | Enhances archery and reduces stamina loss during aiming (higher quality). | Purchased from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp) or Herbalist Barnaby (north of Trosky Castle). |
Chamomile Decoction | Faster healing during sleep; higher quality replenishes energy faster while sleeping. | Received from Bozhena; also purchased from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp). |
Cockerel | Boosts energy; higher quality slows fatigue. | Purchased from Pschitoky or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
Dollmaker | Disables running, reduces weapon skills; higher quality also decreases health. | Purchased from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp). |
Moonshine | Improves mood. | Purchased from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp). |
Padfoot Potion | Enhances thievery and craftsmanship. | Purchased from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp). |
Aesop Potion | Boosts riding and dog-handling skills; higher quality reduces animal notice and prevents dog barking. | Purchased from Pschitoky apothecary. |
Artemisia Potion | Increases strength; higher quality reduces stamina cost of attacking and defending. | Purchased from Herbalist Barnaby (north of Trosky Castle), Pschitoky and Kuttenberg apothecaries. |
Buck’s Blood | Increases stamina and enhances stamina regeneration. | Purchased from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp), Emmerich (Troskowitz), Pschitoky and Kuttenberg apothecaries. |
Digestive Potion | Reduces nourishment, cures food poisoning; higher quality cures poisoning and increases vitality. | Purchased from Emmerich (Troskowitz), Herbalist Barnaby (north of Trosky Castle), or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
Embrocation | Boosts agility and reduces stamina drain while sprinting. | Purchased from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp) or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
Fever Tonic | Relieves fever. | To be determined (TBD) |
Fox | Improves speech; higher quality accelerates reading speed. | Purchased from Pschitoky or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
Hair O’ The Dog | Reduces drunkenness; higher quality eliminates it, alleviates hangovers and alcoholism symptoms. | Purchased from Herbalist Barnaby (north of Trosky Castle), Emmerich (Troskowitz), or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
Lead Shot Gunpowder | Creates gunpowder for lead shot piercing tough armor at close range. | Purchased from Kuttenberg apothecary; reward from Kreyzl (Opus Magnum quest). |
Lethean Water | Resets perks (irreversible). | Purchased from Kuttenberg apothecary. |
Lion Perfume | Significantly boosts charisma (short duration). | Purchased from Emmerich (Troskowitz) or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
Lullaby Potion | Reduces restedness; higher quality slows stamina regeneration. | Purchased from Herbalist Barnaby (north of Trosky Castle). |
Marigold Decoction | Gradual health recovery; higher quality instantly cures hangovers. | Purchased from Herbalist Barnaby (north of Trosky Castle), Emmerich (Troskowitz), Pschitoky and Kuttenberg apothecaries. |
Mintha Perfume | Slightly improves charisma (extended duration). | Purchased from Emmerich (Troskowitz) or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
Painkiller Brew | Suppresses injury effects, minimizes stamina reduction from poor health. | Purchased from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp), Herbalist Barnaby (north of Trosky Castle), Pschitoky and Kuttenberg apothecaries. |
Saviour Schnapps | Saves the game; higher quality enhances strength, vitality, and agility. | Purchased from Pschitoky and Kuttenberg apothecaries. |
Scatter Shot Gunpowder | Crafts gunpowder for scrap metal or small projectiles. | Purchased from Kuttenberg apothecary. |
Soap | Washes clothes effectively with water. | Purchased from Emmerich (Troskowitz) or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
Nighthawk Potion | Enhanced low-light vision, slows energy loss. | Purchased from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp) or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
This comprehensive guide ensures you're well-equipped to utilize the full potential of alchemy in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For additional game tips and strategies, including optimal perk selections and romance options, consult The Escapist.