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Alchemy Recipes Guide: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 - Acquisition Methods Revealed

by David Apr 19,2025

In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, mastering the art of alchemy is essential for survival and success. Alchemy recipes are your key to brewing potions and concoctions that can significantly enhance your gameplay. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to acquire all 27 alchemy recipes in the game, along with their effects and where to find them.

Recipe	Effect	How to Get
Aqua Vitalis	Reduces health loss and slows bleeding.	Purchase from Aranka in the Nomads’ Camp, Herbalist Barnaby north of Trosky Castle, or the apothecary in Kuttenberg.
Bane	Depletes 110 health, causing certain death, and in higher qualities, accelerates health depletion.	Purchase from Aranka in the Nomads’ Camp.
Bowman’s Brew	Enhances Archery and reduces Stamina loss while aiming if made with better quality.	Purchase from Aranka in the Nomads’ Camp or Herbalist Barnaby north of Trosky Castle.
Chamomile Decoction	Accelerates healing during sleep, and in higher qualities, replenishes energy faster while sleeping.	Obtained automatically from Bozhena. Can also be purchased from Aranka in the Nomads’ Camp.
Cockerel	Boosts energy and, in higher qualities, slows fatigue.	Purchase from the apothecary in Pschitoky or Kuttenberg.
Dollmaker	Disables running and reduces weapon skills, and in higher qualities, it also decreases Health.	Purchase from Aranka in the Nomads’ Camp.
Moonshine	A drink guaranteed to lift your spirits.	Purchase from Aranka in the Nomads’ Camp.
Padfoot Potion	Enhances Thievery and Craftsmanship.	Purchase from Aranka in the Nomads’ Camp.
Aesop Potion	Boosts riding and dog-handling skills, and in higher qualities, reduces animal notice and prevents dogs from barking at you.	Purchase from the apothecary in Pschitoky.
Artemisia Potion	Increases Strength, and in higher qualities, reduces the Stamina cost of attacking and defending.	Purchase from Herbalist Barnaby north of Trosky Castle, or the apothecary in Pschitoky and Kuttenberg.
Buck’s Blood	Increases Stamina and enhances Stamina regeneration.	Purchase from Aranka in the Nomads’ Camp, Emmerich in Troskowitz, or the apothecary in Pschitoky and Kuttenberg.
Digestive Potion	Reduces Nourishment, cures food poisoning, and in higher qualities, cures any poisoning and increases Vitality.	Purchase from Emmerich in Troskowitz, Herbalist Barnaby north of Trosky Castle, or the apothecary in Kuttenberg.
Embrocation	Boosts Agility and reduces Stamina drain while sprinting.	Purchase from Aranka in the Nomads’ Camp, or the apothecary in Kuttenberg.
Fever Tonic	Relieves and soothes fever.	TBD
Fox	Improves Speech, and in higher qualities, accelerates reading speed.	Purchase from the apothecary in Pschitoky or Kuttenberg.
Hair O’ The Dog	Reduces drunkenness, and in higher qualities, completely eliminates it while alleviating hangovers and symptoms of alcoholism.	Purchase from Herbalist Barnaby north of Trosky Castle, Emmerich in Troskowitz, or the apothecary in Kuttenberg.
Lead Shot Gunpowder	Creates gunpowder to fire lead shot capable of penetrating even the toughest plate armor at close range.	Purchase from the apothecary in Kuttenberg. Also obtained as a reward from Kreyzl for completing the quest Opus Magnum.
Lethean Water	Grants the power to reset your chosen perks with just one sip, but the process is irreversible and comes with significant pain.	Purchase from the apothecary in Kuttenberg.
Lion Perfume	Significantly boosts Charisma for short periods.	Purchase from Emmerich in Troskowitz, or the apothecary in Kuttenberg.
Lullaby Potion	Reduces Restedness to zero, and in higher qualities, slows Stamina regeneration.	Purchase from Herbalist Barnaby north of Trosky Castle.
Marigold Decoction	Allows gradual health recovery, and in higher qualities, instantly cures hangovers.	Purchase from Herbalist Barnaby north of Trosky Castle, Emmerich in Troskowitz, or the apothecary in Pschitoky and Kuttenberg.
Mintha Perfume	Slightly improves Charisma for extended durations.	Purchase from Emmerich in Troskowitz, or the apothecary in Kuttenberg.
Painkiller Brew	Suppresses the effects of injuries while minimizing the reduction of maximum Stamina caused by poor health.	Purchase from Aranka at the Nomads’ Camp, Herbalist Barnaby north of Trosky Castle, or the apothecary in Pschitoky and Kuttenberg.
Saviour Schnapps	Saves your game, and in higher qualities, enhances Strength, Vitality, and Agility.	Purchase from the apothecary in Pschitoky and Kuttenberg.
Scatter Shot Gunpowder	Crafts gunpowder for firing scrap metal or small projectiles.	Purchase from the apothecary in Kuttenberg.
Soap	Washes clothes effectively when combined with water.	Purchase from Emmerich in Troskowitz, or the apothecary in Kuttenberg.
Nighthawk Potion	Grants enhanced vision in low light and slows energy loss.	Purchase from Aranka in the Nomads’ Camp, or the apothecary in Kuttenberg.

With this guide, you now have all the information you need to gather every alchemy recipe in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. Whether you're looking to boost your stats, cure ailments, or enhance your skills, these recipes are crucial. For more tips and in-depth information on the game, including the best perks to acquire first and all romance options, be sure to check out The Escapist.

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