Healing in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 can be done mainly in two reliable ways: sleep to recover health, and consuming healing items like Marigold decoctions or Chamomile-based elixirs. Before you can heal effectively, address any active bleeding or wounds with bandages; bleeding must be stopped to allow subsequent healing to be effective. Key methods
- Sleep to heal: Resting in a bed gradually restores health. For faster healing, consider drinking Chamomile decoctions before or during sleep to amplify recovery.
- Potions and decoctions:
- Marigold decoctions: Instantly start recovering health over time after you drink them. Useful for steady recovery during or after combat.
- Chamomile decoctions: Accelerate healing when sleeping; can be brewed with wine, chamomile, and sage at an alchemy station, or bought from apothecaries.
- Saviour Schnapps or other strong decoctions: Can provide quick, situational healing but may require specific ingredients and crafting steps.
- Bandages and wound care: Bleeding and health-draining wounds must be treated first with bandages looted or purchased; you may need multiple bandages for severe injuries.
crafting basics (overview)
- Alchemy setup: At an alchemy station, you typically start with a water or wine base, add nettle to begin a decoction, then incorporate marigold or chamomile and sage as required, and finally collect the potion into a phial.
- Quality matters: Fresh herbs tend to yield better potions; dried herbs reduce quality but may be usable depending on the recipe.
Tips
- Stock up on bandages before venturing into danger zones to quickly stop bleeding.
- Carry Marigold decoctions for ongoing healing after tough fights.
- Use Chamomile decoctions to speed recovery during long rests.
If you’d like, I can tailor the guidance to your current in-game situation (your character’s level, available resources, and whether you’re near an inn, apothecary, or alchemy bench).
