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 is no exception. This guide details how to acquire every one of the game's 27 alchemy recipes and their effects.
| Recipe Name | Effect | Acquisition Method |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua Vitalis | Reduces health loss and slows bleeding. | Purchase from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp), Herbalist Barnaby (north of Trosky Castle), or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Bane | Inflicts significant health depletion, potentially fatal; higher quality accelerates this effect. | Purchase from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp). |
| Bowman’s Brew | Enhances archery and reduces stamina loss during aiming (higher quality). | Purchase 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 available from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp). |
| Cockerel | Boosts energy; higher quality slows fatigue. | Purchase from Pschitoky or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Dollmaker | Disables running, reduces weapon skills; higher quality also decreases health. | Purchase from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp). |
| Moonshine | Improves mood. | Purchase from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp). |
| Padfoot Potion | Enhances thievery and craftsmanship. | Purchase from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp). |
| Aesop Potion | Boosts riding and dog-handling skills; higher quality reduces animal detection and prevents dog barking. | Purchase from Pschitoky apothecary. |
| Artemisia Potion | Increases strength; higher quality reduces stamina cost for attacking and defending. | Purchase from Herbalist Barnaby (north of Trosky Castle), Pschitoky apothecary, or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Buck’s Blood | Increases stamina and enhances stamina regeneration. | Purchase from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp), Emmerich (Troskowitz), Pschitoky apothecary, or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Digestive Potion | Reduces nourishment, cures food poisoning; higher quality cures all poisoning and increases vitality. | Purchase from Emmerich (Troskowitz), Herbalist Barnaby (north of Trosky Castle), or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Embrocation | Boosts agility and reduces stamina drain while sprinting. | Purchase from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp) or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Fever Tonic | Relieves fever. | To be determined (TBD) |
| Fox | Improves speech; higher quality accelerates reading speed. | Purchase from Pschitoky or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Hair O’ The Dog | Reduces drunkenness; higher quality eliminates it, alleviates hangovers and alcoholism symptoms. | Purchase 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. | Purchase from Kuttenberg apothecary; reward for completing the "Opus Magnum" quest from Kreyzl. |
| Lethean Water | Resets perks (irreversible). | Purchase from Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Lion Perfume | Significantly boosts charisma (short duration). | Purchase from Emmerich (Troskowitz) or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Lullaby Potion | Reduces restedness; higher quality slows stamina regeneration. | Purchase from Herbalist Barnaby (north of Trosky Castle). |
| Marigold Decoction | Gradual health recovery; higher quality instantly cures hangovers. | Purchase from Herbalist Barnaby (north of Trosky Castle), Emmerich (Troskowitz), Pschitoky apothecary, or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Mintha Perfume | Slightly improves charisma (extended duration). | Purchase from Emmerich (Troskowitz) or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Painkiller Brew | Suppresses injury effects, minimizes stamina reduction from poor health. | Purchase from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp), Herbalist Barnaby (north of Trosky Castle), Pschitoky apothecary, or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Saviour Schnapps | Saves the game; higher quality enhances strength, vitality, and agility. | Purchase from Pschitoky or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Scatter Shot Gunpowder | Crafts gunpowder for firing scrap metal or small projectiles. | Purchase from Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Soap | Cleans clothes. | Purchase from Emmerich (Troskowitz) or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Nighthawk Potion | Enhanced low-light vision, slows energy loss. | Purchase from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp) or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
This comprehensive list provides a complete guide to acquiring and utilizing all alchemy recipes within Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For additional game tips and strategies, including optimal perk selections and romance options, consult The Escapist.
