Alchemy Recipes You Should Never Skip in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (Updated for Patch 1.3)

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Let’s face it—alchemy in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 isn’t just for nerds in cloaks. It’s your best friend when your sword’s broken, your health bar is screaming, or you need to ghost past a patrol. Patch 1.3 tweaked the brewing system and potion effects a bit, so it’s the perfect time to refresh your recipe book. Here are the potions that you really, really shouldn’t skip.

1. Marigold Decoction – Your Emergency Health Kit

  • Use: Restores health over time.

  • Why It’s Great: Cheap ingredients, fast brewing, and now stronger regeneration since Patch 1.3.

  • Patch 1.3 Buff: Health regen curve is smoother and scales better with Alchemy skill.

2. Saviour Schnapps – Manual Save, Anytime

  • Use: Allows saving the game manually.

  • Why It’s Great: Essential for anyone playing on hardcore or just accident-prone.

  • Pro Tip: Brew it in bulk if you're about to explore a tough dungeon.

  • Patch 1.3 Fix: Fixed issues with save corruption when brewed in large batches.

Alchemy Recipes in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
3. Bane Potion – Trap It, Sell It, Poison It

  • Use: Poisons enemies or food/drink.

  • Why It’s Great: Versatile for sabotage, assassination, or even making some dirty money.

  • Patch 1.3 Update: Poison damage now stacks more effectively, and NPCs react more realistically.

4. Lazarus Potion – Combat Comeback

  • Use: Major health boost, even in combat.

  • Why It’s Great: Great for boss fights or ambushes.

  • Patch 1.3 Note: Cost slightly increased but effect buffed—worth it.

5. Embrocation – Saddle Up

  • Use: Boosts your horse’s stamina and speed.

  • Why It’s Great: Especially useful now with all the new mounted events.

  • Patch 1.3 Feature: Works with the new horse racing system. Pre-game boost? Yes, please.

6. Aqua Vitalis – Buff Your Constitution

  • Use: Increases vitality temporarily.

  • Why It’s Great: Helps with stamina regen and surviving harsh weather.

  • Patch 1.3 Tweak: Now also reduces chance of stamina break under pressure.

Final Thoughts

If you're not brewing potions, you’re basically playing KCD2 on hard mode. With Patch 1.3 giving alchemy a few much-needed tweaks—especially around effects and balance—there’s never been a better time to dive into potion-making. Stock up, gear up, and sip smart.

Got a favorite potion combo or secret ingredient? Hit the comments and share your go-to brew!

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