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, outlining their effects and acquisition methods.
There are a total of 27 unique alchemy recipes. The table below provides a complete list:
| Recipe | Effect | Acquisition Method |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua Vitalis | Reduces health loss; slows bleeding. | Purchased from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp), Herbalist Barnaby (north of Trosky Castle), or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Bane | Depletes 110 health (lethal); accelerates health depletion (higher quality). | Purchased from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp). |
| Bowman’s Brew | Enhances Archery; reduces stamina loss during aiming (higher quality). | Purchased from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp) or Herbalist Barnaby (north of Trosky Castle). |
| Chamomile Decoction | Accelerates healing during sleep; faster energy replenishment during sleep (higher quality). | Received from Bozhena; purchased from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp). |
| Cockerel | Boosts energy; slows fatigue (higher quality). | Purchased from Pschitoky or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Dollmaker | Disables running; reduces weapon skills; decreases health (higher quality). | 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; reduces animal notice and prevents dog barking (higher quality). | Purchased from Pschitoky apothecary. |
| Artemisia Potion | Increases Strength; reduces stamina cost of attacking/defending (higher quality). | Purchased from Herbalist Barnaby (north of Trosky Castle), Pschitoky and Kuttenberg apothecaries. |
| Buck’s Blood | Increases Stamina; enhances Stamina regeneration. | Purchased from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp), Emmerich (Troskowitz), Pschitoky and Kuttenberg apothecaries. |
| Digestive Potion | Reduces Nourishment; cures food poisoning; cures poisoning and increases Vitality (higher quality). | Purchased from Emmerich (Troskowitz), Herbalist Barnaby (north of Trosky Castle), or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Embrocation | Boosts Agility; reduces stamina drain while sprinting. | Purchased from Aranka (Nomads’ Camp) or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Fever Tonic | Relieves fever. | To be determined (TBD). |
| Fox | Improves Speech; accelerates reading speed (higher quality). | Purchased from Pschitoky or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Hair O’ The Dog | Reduces drunkenness; completely eliminates drunkenness and alleviates hangovers/alcoholism symptoms (higher quality). | Purchased from Herbalist Barnaby (north of Trosky Castle), Emmerich (Troskowitz), or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Lead Shot Gunpowder | Creates gunpowder for lead shot (penetrates tough armor at close range). | Purchased from Kuttenberg apothecary; reward from Kreyzl (Opus Magnum quest). |
| Lethean Water | Resets perks (irreversible; causes pain). | Purchased from Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Lion Perfume | Significantly boosts Charisma (short duration). | Purchased from Emmerich (Troskowitz) or Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Lullaby Potion | Reduces Restedness to zero; slows Stamina regeneration (higher quality). | Purchased from Herbalist Barnaby (north of Trosky Castle). |
| Marigold Decoction | Allows gradual health recovery; instantly cures hangovers (higher quality). | 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; enhances Strength, Vitality, and Agility (higher quality). | Purchased from Pschitoky and Kuttenberg apothecaries. |
| Scatter Shot Gunpowder | Crafts gunpowder for scrap metal/small projectiles. | Purchased from Kuttenberg apothecary. |
| Soap | Washes clothes (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 navigate the alchemic aspects of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For further game tips and strategies, including optimal perk choices and romance options, consult additional resources.
