Last Updated on 7 March, 2025
Struggling to figure out how to use the alchemy bench in Kingdom Come: Deliverance? Brewing potions may seem overwhelming, but it’s easier than you think. With the right steps, you’ll create elixirs that heal, boost stats, and improve your gameplay.
This guide breaks down the process so you can start crafting right away. Follow along, and soon, alchemy will be second nature!
Step 1: Review the Recipe Book
Before brewing a potion, check the recipe book for the ingredients and steps needed. You can get recipes by purchasing them from vendors, completing quests, finding them as loot, or receiving them from NPCs. If you forget a step, you can always refer back to the book.
Step 2: Prepare the Liquid Base
Each potion requires a liquid base. Look at the shelf next to the alchemy bench, pick the correct Liquid Jug, and pour it into the cauldron.
Step 3: Start the Fire and Boil the Mixture
Move the cauldron over the fire and let it heat up. Once the contents start simmering, use the bellows to fan the flames and bring it to a full boil. If you need to cool it down quickly, move the cauldron off the fire.
Step 4: Add Herbs and Ingredients
Gather the necessary herbs from your inventory and place them on the shelf. Add them to the cauldron one by one, following the recipe. If the recipe requires grinding, use the Mortar and Pestle before adding the ingredients to the cauldron.
Step 5: Time the Brewing Process
Use the sandglass to measure the brewing time. Turn the sandglass before moving the cauldron back over the fire. Let the ingredients cook for the required number of turns, as specified in the recipe.
Step 6: Finish the Potion
Depending on the potion, you will either decant or distill it.
- Decanting: Take a phial from the shelf and pour the potion directly from the cauldron.
- Distilling: Take a phial and use the retort below the cauldron to complete the process.
Conclusion
Now you know how to use the alchemy bench in Kingdom Come: Deliverance. With practice, you’ll craft potions that boost stats, heal wounds, and more.
Experiment with recipes, refine your skills and become a master alchemist. Ready to brew your next potion? Grab your ingredients and start mixing!