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For more information regarding potions, see Category:Potions.

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Normal potionsMutagenic potionsOther potions

Potions are used throughout the game. There are the so-called "normal" potions, mutagenic potions and a few others. They can be used to increase the regeneration rate of character statistics like vitality and endurance, or they can be used to temporarily increase the base amount of those same statistics. They can also be used to nullify effects like toxicity or drunkenness, or to see in the dark.

Potion toxicity[]

The ratings below are out of 100

  • Low (10–14)
  • Medium (15–20)
  • High (21–25)
  • Very High (26–30)

The only way to reduce the toxicity of consumed potions and maintain their intended effects, is to only use ingredients with the same secondary substance: Albedo.

Meditating for 1 hour is sometimes enough to get rid of all toxicity in Geralt's body, enabling the player to keep effects of potions that last more than 1 hour with no toxicity in order to drink other potions.

Journal potion Normal Potions[]

Italic text in Effect column reflect the in-game text on the medallion area when a potion is used.

Images Name Ingredients Effect Duration Toxicity
Bindweed
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Bindweed Substances Small Aether Substances Small Quebrith Substances Small Vermilion Increases resistance to acid and acid-based poisons. Acid resistance increased by 70%. 8 hrs Medium
Black Blood
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Black Blood Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Rebis Substances Small Aether Turns imbiber's blood into poison; blood becomes lethal to monsters which drink it. Monsters feeding on Geralt die immediately. 8 hrs High
Blizzard
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Blizzard Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Rebis Substances Small Rebis Boosts reflexes and reaction time, improving chance of parrying and evading attacks. Dodge Efficiency increased by 50%; Parry Efficiency increased by 50%. 0.3 hrs
(20 min)
Medium
Cat
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Cat Substances Small Rebis Substances Small Quebrith Substances Small Quebrith Grants vision in total darkness.Seeing in the dark. 8 hrs Low
De Vries' Extract
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De Vries' Extract Substances Small Rebis Substances Small Aether Substances Small Quebrith Substances Small Quebrith Substances Small Hydragenum Makes hidden opponents visible. Advanced night vision; Ability to detect invisible beings; Ability to see through walls. 1 hr Medium
Full Moon
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Full Moon Substances Small Quebrith Substances Small Hydragenum Substances Small Hydragenum Substances Small Vermilion Substances Small Vermilion Greatly increases maximum Vitality. Maximum Vitality doubled. 8 hrs High
Golden Oriole
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Golden Oriole Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Aether Substances Small Aether Increases resistance to poison. Neutralizes the effects of any previously imbibed poisons. Poison resistance increased by 70%. 8 hrs Medium
Kiss
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Kiss Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Vermilion Increases resistance to bleeding; stanches any current bleeding. Resistance to Bleeding increased by 70%. 8 hrs Medium
Maribor Forest
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Maribor Forest Substances Small Rebis Substances Small Rebis Substances Small Aether Substances Small Quebrith Significantly increases maximum Endurance. Maximum Endurance increased by 50%. 8 hrs Medium
Perfume
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Perfume Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Aether Substances Small Quebrith Upon consumption — Alcohol Intoxication (for a few seconds) : Attack efficiency reduced by 50%. Should really only be used as a gift. Contains alcohol, lots of it. Can be sold for 20 Items Oren. 8 hrs Low
Petri's Philter
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Petri's Philter Substances Small Rebis Substances Small Rebis Substances Small Quebrith Substances Small Hydragenum Substances Small Vermilion Increases the intensity of Signs. Sign intensity increased by 50%. 8 hrs Very High
Shrike
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Shrike Substances Small Rebis Substances Small Quebrith Substances Small Hydragenum Substances Small Vermilion Substances Small Vermilion Inflicts pain on assailants during combat. Critical effect Pain inflicted on foes wounding Geralt. 8 hrs High
Swallow
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Swallow Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Rebis Substances Small Rebis Substances Small Aether Significantly increases Vitality regeneration. Modestly accelerates Vitality regeneration. 2 hrs Medium
Tawny Owl
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Tawny Owl Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Aether Substances Small Aether Significantly increases Endurance regeneration. Significantly accelerates Endurance regeneration. 8 hrs Medium
Thunderbolt
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Thunderbolt Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Rebis Substances Small Hydragenum Substances Small Vermilion Substances Small Vermilion Increases damage inflicted on opponents but makes dodging and parrying impossible. Damage inflicted increased by 100%; Dodge efficiency reduced to 50%; Parry efficiency reduced to 50%. 8 hrs High
White Honey
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White Honey Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Rebis Substances Small Aether Reduces Toxicity to zero and cancels the effects of other potions. Immediate None
White Raffard's Decoction
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White Raffard's Decoction Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Rebis Substances Small Hydragenum Substances Small Hydragenum Immediately restores some lost Vitality. Can be sold for 40 Items Oren. Immediate High
Willow
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Willow Substances Small Aether Substances Small Aether Substances Small Quebrith This potion grants immunity to the stun and knockdown effects. Immunity to Stun and Knockdown effects. 8 hrs High
Wives' Tears
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Wives' Tears Substances Small Rebis Substances Small Aether Substances Small Quebrith Neutralizes the effects of alcohol intoxication i.e. drunkenness not toxicity. Can be sold for 20 Items Oren. Immediate Low
Wolf
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Wolf Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Hydragenum Substances Small Hydragenum Substances Small Vermilion Increases chance of a critical hit. Chance of inflicting critical effect Precise Hit increased by 50%. 8 hrs Medium
Wolverine
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Wolverine Substances Small Aether Substances Small Aether Substances Small Quebrith Substances Small Hydragenum Substances Small Vermilion Wolverine increases damage inflicted when a witcher's Vitality falls below half. Upon consumption — Intoxication: Attack efficiency reduced by 50%. 8 hrs Medium

Journal potion Mutagenic Potions[]

Image Name Ingredients Special ingredient Effect
Dagon Sap
Dagon Sap Substances Dagon secretions Substances Small Rebis Substances Small Aether Substances Small Hydragenum Substances Small Vermilion Dagon secretions Allows you to acquire the "True Grit" Strength upgrade.
Frightener's Vision
Frightener's Vision Substances Frighteners eye Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Rebis Substances Small Quebrith Frightener's eye Grants 1 Bronze talent.
Golem's Pith
Golem's Pith Substances Golems obsidian heart Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Aether Substances Small Quebrith Substances Small Hydragenum Golem's obsidian heart Allows you to acquire the "Moonrise" Intelligence upgrade.
Hellhound's Soul
Hellhound's Soul Substances Trace of the beyond Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Rebis Substances Small Rebis Trace of the Beyond Grants 1 Silver talent.
Kikimore's Ire
Kikimore's Ire Substances Kikimore queens nerve Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Quebrith Substances Small Hydragenum Substances Small Vermilion Kikimore queen's nerve Allows you to acquire the "Mutation" Stamina upgrade.
Koshchey's Core
Koshchey's Core Substances Koshchey heart Substances Small Aether Substances Small Hydragenum Substances Small Hydragenum Koshchey heart Grants 1 Gold talent.
Striga's Urge
Striga's Urge Substances Striga heart Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Aether Substances Small Hydragenum Striga heart Grants 1 Silver and 1 Bronze talent.
Werewolf's Wrath
Werewolf's Wrath Substances Werewolf fur Substances Small Aether Substances Small Quebrith Substances Small Hydragenum Substances Small Vermilion Werewolf fur Allows you to acquire the "Predator" Dexterity upgrade.
Zeugl's Vigor
Zeugl's Vigor Substances Zeugl venom Substances Small Rebis Substances Small Aether Substances Small Aether Zeugl venom Grants 1 Silver and 1 Gold talent.

Journal potion Other Potions[]

Image Name Ingredients Notes Effect
Fisstech
Fisstech Substances Small Quebrith Substances Small Hydragenum Substances Small Hydragenum Substances Small Hydragenum Substances Small Vermilion A strong drug with a long duration; Can be sold for 20 Items Oren Upon consumption — Pass out instantly.
Lycanthropy potion
Lycanthropy potion unknown Quest item for Vincent only, made by Kalkstein. n/a
Potion for Triss
Potion for Triss Substances Frighteners claw Substances Celandine Substances Calcium equum Quest item for Triss only, made by Geralt. n/a
White Gull
White Gull Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Vitriol Substances Small Rebis Alchemical base used to make other potions. Mild witchers' hallucinogen. Intoxication: Attack efficiency reduced by 50%.
alchemical disaster Failed potion any other combination Do not try to drink it (at least save the game first!). Random effect: poison, blinding, pain, death.

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