How to Dry Herbs in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
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If you’re diving into Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s alchemy system, you’ll quickly realize that fresh herbs don’t last forever. If left alone, they’ll rot and become useless, which isn’t great when you’re trying to mix up a life-saving potion.
Drying herbs is the best way to preserve them for future use, and we’ve written a quick guide down below.
Why Dry Herbs?
Fresh herbs are great, but they have a shelf life. After a while, they’ll spoil, and nothing says "wasted effort" like watching your carefully gathered ingredients turn into mush. Drying herbs prevents this and ensures you always have alchemy ingredients ready when you need them.
Pros of drying herbs:
Lasts longer – Dried herbs never rot, unlike fresh ones.
Alchemy-friendly – Some potions require dried versions for better potency.
Saves inventory space – Fresh herbs can pile up fast. Drying them keeps things neat.
How to Dry Herbs
Find a Drying Rack
These can usually be found in apothecaries, alchemy labs, and some villages.
If you’re in a major town, check near herbalists—they often have one available.
Interact with the Rack
Approach the drying rack and select the herbs you want to dry.
Not all herbs need drying, but common ones like Nettle, Thistle, and Belladonna benefit from it.
Wait for the Process to Finish
Drying takes time, but once done, the herbs will be ready for potion-making whenever you need them.
Unlike fresh herbs, dried ones won’t degrade over time.
Final Blurb
Always dry extra herbs – You never know when you’ll need them for a potion.
Check for drying racks in apothecaries – No need to clutter your inventory with fresh herbs when you can dry them right away.
Dried herbs take up less space – If your inventory is overflowing with plants, drying them can help keep things manageable.
Now go dry those herbs, because nothing’s worse than realizing your once-useful plants are now just medieval compost.
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