In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, using brute force is not always the best way to resolve conflicts. A well-planned stealth approach can be much more effective, allowing you to avoid unnecessary battles, steal valuable items unnoticed, or complete tasks without attracting extra attention.

Sneaking past guards or waiting for NPCs to fall asleep on their own can be useful, but sometimes a quicker option is needed. That's where the Lullaby potion comes into play. This alchemical concoction allows you to silently put enemies to sleep and gain full control of the situation.

Ways to Put Enemies to Sleep in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

If you need to neutralize enemies without engaging in direct combat, there are two main options: knocking out or using the Lullaby potion. Knocking out works instantly but can be risky. If an enemy is attacked while asleep or forcefully rendered unconscious, they might make noise and attract the attention of guards or allies. This method is suitable in remote areas but can be dangerous in crowded locations like bandit camps.

The Lullaby sleep potion offers a subtler approach. Instead of forcefully rendering an enemy unconscious, it accelerates the natural process of falling asleep. This is the perfect option for those who prefer a non-combat playthrough or want to avoid extra attention. When the target falls asleep, they become easy prey for theft, assassination, or further knocking out for added security.

How to Properly Use the Lullaby Potion

To apply the Lullaby potion, you need to poison the food or drink that your target consumes. The best options are:

• Cooking pots
• Cauldrons
• Water sources
• Wine barrels

NPCs regularly eat and drink throughout the day, making these locations ideal for discreetly adding the potion. To poison food or water, approach the appropriate container, select the "Pour Potion" option, and then choose the Lullaby potion from your inventory.

The potion will not take effect immediately. You will have to wait a few in-game hours for the NPC to drink or eat the poisoned food. It's best to find a safe place to sleep or simply speed up time. Afterwards, your target will fall asleep earlier than usual and become completely vulnerable.

Where to Find the Lullaby Sleep Potion

The Lullaby sleep potion is a valuable tool not only for stealth gameplay but also for completing certain quests. For example, in the side quest "Mice," it is necessary to put NPCs to sleep. Therefore, acquiring the potion in the early stages of the game is a good idea.

There are several ways to get the sleep potion:

• A random encounter with the character "Happy Man" can provide you with a free potion.
• Search the stables in Semine, where you can often find at least one such potion.
• Brew the potion yourself through alchemy by learning the necessary recipe.

How to Brew the Lullaby Potion

If you plan to play the game in stealth mode, learning to brew the Lullaby potion as early as possible will be a huge advantage. You can find or purchase the recipe from apothecaries or use the ready-made recipe below to make the potion yourself.

Depending on the quality of the ingredients and the correct preparation, the potion will have varying time effects.

What to Do After the Enemy Falls Asleep?

Once your target falls asleep, you can choose one of the following actions:

• Rob the NPC without resistance, taking valuables and money.
• Silently kill if it's necessary to remove the threat.
• Knock out the enemy to keep them unconscious even longer without resorting to murder.

The Lullaby potion provides flexibility in choosing tactics, making it a must-have for any player relying on stealth. Whether you're sneaking into a bandit camp, infiltrating a noble's mansion, or simply robbing travelers, mastering the use of this potion will make you a true shadow in the world of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.