Alchemy and potions are an essential part of gameplay in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. These skills are needed both for completing tasks and for personal needs, as potions allow Henry to temporarily enhance some of his skills, heal, and so on. Moreover, you can trade potions to earn more money in the game.

Fox

Ingredients: oil, nettle (1), belladonna (1), St. John's wort (1), charcoal (1)  

A very useful potion that increases your eloquence skills and speeds up reading books. While under normal conditions you might read 1-2 books before Henry gets exhausted, with the Fox potion, you can read several books at once.

Cockerel

Ingredients: alcohol, valerian (1), mint (2)

Cockerel is one of the most useful potions for long exploratory journeys without worrying about Henry's energy level. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 includes survival elements, such as sleep management, so this potion restores about 20 energy points, making it useful when Henry is far from a bed. When made with high-quality ingredients, it also slows fatigue. Unfortunately, its recipe is only available on the second map, but some portions can be purchased in Aranka or other apothecaries.

Quickfinger

Ingredients: water, eyebright (2), valerian (2), cobweb (1)

This potion is perfect for both thieves and craftsmen. Quickfinger temporarily enhances thievery and craft skills, making it easier for Henry to pick locks, forge weapons, and create better items. This significantly increases the chances of success in whatever endeavor you're undertaking. Its recipe can be found in Aranky at the nomad camp or with Groom Ballateya at the stables in Seminu.

Aqua Vitalis

Ingredients: water, dandelion (2), marigold (1)

Aqua Vitalis is an excellent potion for boosting vitality. It slows down health loss and bleeding, making it advantageous in battles when Henry might receive multiple blows, especially when there are many enemies. This potion should be used before important fights or during raids on bandit camps.

Nighthawk

Ingredients: water, eyebright (2), belladonna (1), chamomile (1)

For nighttime excursions and stealth, the Nighthawk potion is just the thing. It enhances Henry's night vision, allowing him to move through dark areas without using a torch, which could attract enemies' attention. This potion is particularly useful for thieves and robbers. However, it's also suitable for casual nighttime strolls through locations, as it effectively illuminates the area.

Painkiller Brew

Ingredients: alcohol (1), poppy (3), comfrey (1), marigold (1)

This potion is essential for potential long-term battles. In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, injuries not only reduce Henry's health but also limit his stamina, making him less effective in combat. The Painkiller Brew reduces the effects of wounds and prevents stamina loss. Its recipe can be purchased in Aranky at the nomad camp.

Marigold Decoction

Ingredients: water, nettle (1), marigold (2)

This is one of the best healing potions in the game, as it gradually restores Henry's health. Since the fights in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 are often brutal, it is important to always have a few of these potions in your inventory to recover after a battle. A high-quality version of this potion can also cure hangovers. Its recipe can be purchased from the apothecary in Troskovice.

Saviour Schnapps

Ingredients: wine, nettle (1), belladonna (2)

Saving progress in the game has certain limitations, as to save at a convenient place manually, you need to have the Saviour Schnapps. This is undoubtedly the most useful potion in the game, which should always be in your inventory. A high-quality version not only allows you to save the game but also temporarily boosts strength, stamina, and agility.