Unlike other RPGs where potion-making is a simple menu process, Warhorse Studios developed a complex, interactive alchemy in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 that requires precision, patience, and player knowledge. In this guide, we’ll explore all aspects related to alchemy in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and help you understand how to brew potions in this game.
How does alchemy work in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?
Alchemy in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is more than just choosing ingredients and pressing a button. You will need to physically interact with the alchemical table, use various tools, and carefully follow recipes.
Such tables can be found in apothecary shops, herbalist huts, monasteries, and even in hidden places around the world. However, using the alchemical table without permission can be considered trespassing, so be careful where you practice your craft.
To start brewing potions, you need three key elements:
- Recipe – which can be learned from books, purchased from apothecaries, or obtained through quests.
- Ingredients – freshly picked herbs are best, though dried ones can be used for long-term storage.
- Alchemical table – contains necessary tools and liquids for potion preparation.
With all these components, you can begin potion-making. The recipe book located on the alchemical table provides step-by-step instructions for preparation, including whether ingredients need to be ground, boiled, or distilled.
How to brew potions in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
To brew a potion, you simply need to follow the recipe of the potion whose effect you need. Your first potion made from chamomile will be brewed together with Bozhena. There you will learn step by step how to use certain ingredients and interact with many elements of the alchemical table.
In general, the principle of alchemy in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is as follows: you pour the base of the potion into the cauldron (water, wine, oil, alcohol), select the necessary reagents (usually flowers or other plants) and grind them in a mortar, then add them to the cauldron in the correct sequence.
If required, lower the cauldron over the fire until it boils, and then immediately set the hourglass for the necessary number of turns. Then remove the cauldron from the fire and pour the potion into a vial if it is ready.
The alchemical table: tools and components in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
The alchemical table contains numerous tools and liquids, each playing a certain role in the potion-making process.
Bases for Potions
Each potion requires a liquid base, which influences its strength and effects. The game offers the following liquid bases:
Potion Base | Description |
Water | The most common base used for simple potions. |
Wine | Used for stronger potions and alcoholic elixirs. |
Oil | Needed for some healing and alchemical preparations. |
Spirits | A powerful base often needed for stronger potions and poisons. |
Alchemical Tools
To create potions, you need to use the following tools:
Tool Name | What It's Used For |
Recipe Book | Located to the right of the table, contains all learned recipes. |
Hourglass | Used to measure time during the boiling or simmering of ingredients. |
Cauldron | The main vessel where ingredients are mixed and boiled. |
Bellows | Allows regulation of the fire and bringing liquid to a boil. |
Mortar and Pestle | Necessary for grinding herbs if required by the recipe. |
Bowl | Used to store prepared ingredients before adding to the cauldron. |
Vials | Needed for collecting (filling) finished potions. |
Distilling Apparatus | Needed for creating some potions that involve the distillation process. |
Using these tools in the correct order is crucial for achieving high-quality results. They must be used according to the recipe in the proper sequence and requirements. Otherwise, the potion will be spoiled.
Recipe Book and Herbarium in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Your recipe book is the main reference in the alchemy craft. It includes:
- Description – explanation of the potion's effect.
- Ingredients List – specifies necessary herbs and liquids.
- Step-by-Step Instructions – describes the preparation process.
- Illustrations – visual representation of potion creation stages.
Additionally, the book contains a herbarium with information about all game herbs, their properties, and growth locations. You should always follow the steps in the recipe book when brewing potions. There's no need to overheat it or add unnecessary components. The more carefully you follow the recipe conditions, the better the potion’s quality will be.
How to unlock new recipes in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2?
Initially, you’ll receive only the chamomile healing decoction, studied during training with Bozhena. To learn more recipes, you need to: buy them from apothecaries, find them in books and notes, obtain them in quests, or even experiment on your own, trying to create potions without prior recipes. After obtaining a recipe, it should be read in your inventory for it to appear in the alchemy book.
Gathering and storing materials in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Ingredients and components for potions and infusions can be found in various locations. Many have their natural habitat, allowing you to obtain them independently by exploring natural environments (forests, rivers, fields, gardens, etc.). They can also be purchased from apothecaries or stolen from inhabitants of different settlements by rummaging through their pockets, chests, shelves, and so on.
It's worth noting that collected herbs spoil over time, so it's not advisable to gather a large number of components if you don't plan to use them soon, as they will simply go bad, reducing their effectiveness.
The best option is to use dryers, which extend the shelf life of herbs but decrease their quality. The higher the quality of the herbs, the better the potion. Therefore, if you don’t plan to brew potions, it’s best not to waste time gathering herbs.
Potion quality in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
As we mentioned, potions and tinctures in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 will have varying levels of potency and effectiveness. They directly depend on the accuracy of the recipe execution, adhering to steps and correct sequences; the type of herbs used (fresh or dried).
Not following instructions will reduce the potion's effectiveness, spoil it entirely, or give negative effects. Improving the alchemist's skills will enable the creation of better potions, even mitigating recipe inaccuracies. However, all of this depends on different conditions and alchemy perks you study.
Why is alchemy important in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?
Alchemy in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is an excellent way to save on many potions, which will be extremely necessary during gameplay. They help you get bonuses to specific parameters, heal, or save at the right moment, making a significant contribution to the gameplay. By leveling up alchemy, you will acquire more perks and skills that will ease your potion-making process.
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