In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, the Marigold Decoction is an essential item for healing, offering much-needed health restoration during your journey. Whether you’re recovering from battle wounds or managing minor injuries, this decoction proves invaluable. Crafting it requires a few simple ingredients, including marigold flowers and nettles, which can be gathered from the wild. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to acquire Marigold Decoction, craft it, and effectively use it to restore health and stamina. Mastering this healing item will make a significant difference in surviving the harsh challenges of Bohemia.
How to Acquire Marigold Decoction in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Early in your journey in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, you can easily acquire Marigold Decoction from Apothecary Emmerich, who resides in Troskowitz, the town where you begin your adventure after parting ways with Hans Capon.
Emmerich’s shop offers a variety of potions and ingredients for sale, with Marigold Decoction available under the potions category. However, at the start, you might struggle to afford it. To earn money, you could try participating in archery competitions, selling furs, or stealing items from others.
Alternatively, you can wait until nightfall and sneak into Emmerich’s shop to steal the potions. To improve your chances, you’ll need a high Thievery skill and a good supply of lockpicks. You can also break into Emmerich’s house beneath the shop to steal his keys, making it easier to access the shop undetected.
Note: You can also obtain the recipe of crafting Marigold Decoction from Emmerich.
How to Craft Marigold Decoction in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
The recipe for Marigold Decoction is sold by Apothecary Emmerich in Troskowitz for 153.9 Groschen, which is rather pricey. However, the recipe isn’t necessary to craft the potion. To make it, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Nettle: Available for purchase from Aranka at the Nomad’s Camp.
- Marigold: Can be found in the field just outside Apothecary Emmerich’s shop.
After gathering the materials, start by adding water to the cauldron. Then, place the nettle in the cauldron and let it boil for two hourglasses. Next, pick the marigold, grind it with the pestle, and add it to the cauldron. Finally, pour the potion into a phial. Depending on the crafting process, you can end up with one of three possible outcomes: Marigold Decoction, Strong Marigold Decoction, or Weak Marigold Decoction.
Remember: Players can also use Dried Marigold, which is of lower quality than regular Marigold but remains effective for a longer period.
Uses of Marigold Decoction in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Marigold Decoction heals 25 health over the course of one minute and also speeds up the recovery from a hangover by 100%. Its main use is to restore health while curing hangovers, with stronger versions of the decoction quickly removing hangover symptoms. This potion is particularly useful, especially when dealing with damage from combat or food poisoning.
However, if you don’t need an immediate fix, you can always opt for sleeping for several hours to fully restore both health and energy. Just be sure to check your nourishment levels, as you may need to eat once you wake up.
