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11Overview22Elixirs are consumable items in Crimson Desert crafted through the Alchemy life skill. Unlike food from cooking, which primarily restores health over time, elixirs grant temporary combat buffs such as increased attack speed, reduced stamina consumption, or spirit preservation. They are brewed at cauldrons using ingredients gathered from the world of Pywel, and each recipe must be discovered or purchased before it becomes available.44Elixirs fill a distinct role in Kliff's toolkit. Recovery items like grilled meat heal damage after the fact, while elixirs are proactive buffs that should be consumed before or during difficult encounters. Many experienced players treat elixirs as essential preparation for boss fights and Abyss dungeons, where the stat advantages they provide can make the difference between victory and defeat.66Elixir recipes in Crimson Desert are crafting formulas that guide players in brewing consumable potions through the Alchemy system. Each recipe requires a cauldron and specific ingredients gathered from the world of Pywel. While cooking produces food that restores health over time, alchemy produces combat-oriented consumables, including elixirs that grant temporary buffs, revival pills, offensive grenades, and dyes for character customization.88Recipes can be found by exploring the world, solving puzzles, or purchasing them from merchants. Once obtained, a recipe must be learned before it can be used at a cauldron. The Alchemy Lab at Greymane Camp provides a convenient crafting station after it is unlocked through the main story.1010How Elixirs Differ From Food1212The cooking system produces meals and snacks that restore health, spirit, or stamina. These recovery items heal damage already taken and can be consumed rapidly (roughly every two seconds) during combat. Elixirs, on the other hand, provide timed buffs that enhance combat performance for a set duration. They do not replace food; they complement it. A well-prepared adventurer carries both food for healing and elixirs for boosting stats before tough fights.1414AspectFood (Cooking)Elixirs (Alchemy)Primary purposeRestores health, spirit, or staminaGrants temporary combat buffsCrafting stationBonfire or camp cooking potCauldronTypical ingredientsMeat, fish, vegetables, seasoningsFlowers, herbs, mushrooms, mineralsUsage timingDuring or after combat (reactive)Before or during combat (proactive)CooldownApproximately 2 seconds between usesVaries by elixir; buff timer does not stack1616Crafting Elixirs1717All elixirs are brewed at a cauldron. The alchemy system must first be unlocked by progressing the Greymane Camp base upgrades. Once the alchemy lab is constructed at camp using wood from logging and ore from mining, Kliff can brew any recipe he has learned. However, cauldrons found in the open world can be used even before the camp lab is built, as long as you have a recipe and the right ingredients.18+Elixir brewing uses cauldrons. Greymane Camp is not established as a prerequisite for every recipe: the documented Palmar Pill guide uses a cauldron and a manual in Shadow's Whisper Cave. Once the alchemy lab is constructed at camp using wood from logging and ore from mining, Kliff can brew any recipe he has learned. However, cauldrons found in the open world can be used even before the camp lab is built, as long as you have a recipe and the right ingredients.1919To craft an elixir, interact with a cauldron and select the recipe from your list of known formulas. The required ingredients are consumed, and the finished elixir is placed in your inventory. Recipes that have not been discovered yet will not appear in the crafting menu.2121Obtaining Recipes2323Elixir recipes (called alchemy formulas or crafting manuals) are acquired through several methods:2525World exploration: Many formulas are hidden in caves, cabins, and buildings throughout Pywel. Interacting with the manual teaches Kliff the recipe permanently.Vendor purchases: Some alchemy formulas can be bought from specialized shops, such as the Back Alley shop in Pailune.Research projects: The Pororin Research Institute offers research that unlocks alchemy formulas. Completing the Plant Combination Research project (120 silver, 18 hours) unlocks the formulas for Freya's Elixir, Meliara's Elixir, and Haiden's Elixir.Main story progression: Certain formulas become available as you advance through the campaign and unlock new regions.2727Ingredients2929Elixirs require ingredients gathered from across the world. The most common ingredient categories include mushrooms and herbs, insects, and minerals. Flowers like Rosemary, Lavender, Peony, and Marigold can be picked from the ground in nearly every region. Insects such as butterflies, beetles, and fireflies are caught while exploring. Rarer ingredients like Palmar Leaves and Abyss Dewdrops are found in specific regions. For a full breakdown of alchemy ingredients and where to find them, see the Gatherables and Crafting Materials articles.3131Cauldron Locations3333Cauldrons are the crafting stations used for brewing elixirs. Several are scattered across the Hernand region, and additional cauldrons appear in later regions as you progress the story.3535LocationRegionNotesShadow's Whisper CaveHernandLocated north of Hernand City on the west shoreline of Three Saints' Falls. Also contains the Palmar Pill crafting manual nearby.Witch's House (Elowen)HernandIn the Witchwoods, west of Hernand City. Unlocked during Chapter Five after defeating the Kearush boss. Has a fast travel point right at the door, making it the most convenient cauldron.Hernand TownHernandA cauldron inside Hernand's town area. Accessible early in the game.Greymane CampHernandAvailable after constructing the Alchemy Lab through camp upgrades. Requires wood and ore. Convenient for brewing between missions.3737The Witch's House is widely considered the best cauldron location because of the adjacent fast travel point. You can teleport directly to the door and brew elixirs without any walking.3838Elixirs are brewed at cauldrons, which serve as the alchemy crafting station. The following are known cauldron locations:4040Hernand City: Located in the building just north of the rock, paper, scissors minigame area. This is the most accessible cauldron early in the game.Shadow's Whisper Cave: North of Hernand City, west of Three Saints' Falls. Enter through a thin crack in the cliff face. The Palmar Pill recipe is also found here.Greymane Camp Alchemy Lab: Built at Greymane Camp as part of camp upgrades. Requires wood (from logging) and ore (from mining in Hernand).Witch's Workshop: Unlocked through the main story after defeating Kearush the Slayer in Chapter 5. Contains a cauldron and various reagents.4242Known Elixirs4444The following table lists all confirmed elixirs in Crimson Desert. Each elixir is brewed at a cauldron using a specific alchemy recipe. "Lesser" variants are the base-tier versions of named elixirs, while the upgraded versions (unlocked through research at the Pororin Institute) offer stronger effects.45+The following table preserves an earlier selection of elixirs, not a complete current roster. Exact older effect amounts, durations and recipe-route prerequisites remain unverified unless specifically matched below. Each elixir is brewed at a cauldron using a specific alchemy recipe. "Lesser" variants are the base-tier versions of named elixirs, while the upgraded versions (unlocked through research at the Pororin Institute) offer stronger effects.4646Named Elixirs4848ElixirEffectDurationRecipe LocationHaiden's Lesser ElixirEliminates Spirit consumption4 secondsFound in a house in Hernand (no key required)Haiden's ElixirEliminates Spirit consumption (enhanced version)Longer than Lesser variantPororin Institute: Plant Combination Research (120 silver, 18 hours)Astrid's Lesser ElixirIgnore stamina consumption4 secondsPurchased from the Back Alley shop in Pailune (requires story progression)Meliara's Lesser ElixirIncreases health by 75 and attack speed by 15 minutesMudridge Cabin, north of the Porrorin woods in Hernand (picture sliding puzzle required)Meliara's ElixirIncreases health and attack speed (enhanced version)Longer than Lesser variantPororin Institute: Plant Combination Research (120 silver, 18 hours)Freya's ElixirCombat buff (specific effect unlocked through research)VariesPororin Institute: Plant Combination Research (120 silver, 18 hours)5050Utility Alchemy Items5151In addition to named elixirs, the alchemy system produces several utility items that function as consumables. While not strictly "elixirs" in the traditional sense, they are brewed at cauldrons using the same alchemy system.52+In addition to named elixirs, the alchemy system produces several utility items that function as consumables. They do not all share one station or ingredient pattern: the Platinum record explicitly uses Witch crafting, while Palmar Pill uses its own medicine recipe.5353ItemEffectKey IngredientsRecipe LocationPalmar PillRevives Kliff with 30% health upon death2x Water, 15x Medicinal Herbs (any common flower or plant works)Shadow's Whisper Cave; also unlocked via Pororin Pharmacological Research (7 silver, 9 hours)Attack Speed PotionGrants +30% attack speed for 60 secondsCrimson Root, Adrenaline Gland, AlcoholFound through world explorationSpirit Restoration PotionRestores a portion of Kliff's Spirit GaugeAbyss Dewdrop, Silver DustFound through world explorationPlatinumRare crafting material used in advanced alchemyCrafted via alchemy at a cauldronScholastone (recipe on a shelf upstairs past the reputation vendor)54+ItemEffectKey IngredientsRecipe LocationPalmar PillBoss Instant Revive choice; restores 30% HP2 Water, 15 of the same compatible Medicinal Herb; no mixingShadow's Whisper Cave; also unlocked via Pororin Pharmacological Research (7 silver, 9 hours)Attack Speed PotionGrants +30% attack speed for 60 secondsCrimson Root, Adrenaline Gland, AlcoholFound through world explorationSpirit Restoration PotionRestores a portion of Kliff's Spirit GaugeAbyss Dewdrop, Silver DustFound through world explorationPlatinumRare crafting material used in advanced alchemyWitch recipe: 1 Gold Bar, 4 Brimstone, 3 Mercury, 2 Holy Water; learn Alchemy Formula: PlatinumScholastone (recipe on a shelf upstairs past the reputation vendor)5555Elixir Descriptions5656Haiden's Lesser Elixir5858Haiden's Lesser Elixir removes all Spirit consumption for four seconds after use. This is extremely valuable during extended boss fights where Spirit-hungry abilities like Parry and Counter are used constantly. Running out of Spirit in the middle of a Phase 3 boss transition can be fatal, and this elixir provides a short window to unleash abilities freely. The recipe is found in a house in Hernand that does not require a key to enter, making it one of the earliest alchemy formulas available.6060The upgraded version, Haiden's Elixir, is unlocked through the Plant Combination Research at the Pororin Institute and provides a stronger or longer-lasting Spirit preservation effect.6262Astrid's Lesser Elixir6464Astrid's Lesser Elixir negates stamina consumption for four seconds. Stamina governs sprinting, dodging, and certain combat maneuvers, so a brief period of unlimited stamina allows aggressive dodge-heavy play or rapid repositioning during a fight. The formula is purchased from the Back Alley shop in Pailune after reaching a certain point in the main story.6666Meliara's Lesser Elixir6868Meliara's Lesser Elixir provides a dual buff: +75 health and +1 attack speed for five minutes. The long duration makes this elixir excellent for sustained encounters, giving Kliff a noticeable stat boost throughout an entire boss fight rather than just a brief window. The formula is located inside Mudridge Cabin, north of the Porrorin woods in the Hernand region. Reaching the recipe requires navigating through thick swamp fog and solving a picture sliding puzzle inside the cabin.7070The full version, Meliara's Elixir, is unlocked through the same Plant Combination Research at Pororin and offers improved health and attack speed bonuses.7272Attack Speed Potion7474The Attack Speed Potion is considered one of the most impactful alchemy items in the game. It grants a massive +30% attack speed boost for 60 seconds, which dramatically increases damage output during that window. The recipe calls for Crimson Root (found in the Hernand borderlands), Adrenaline Gland (dropped by large predators such as Pailune Wolves, Stoneback Crabs, and bears), and Alcohol (purchased from merchants or distilled at camp). Players often recommend saving these for the toughest encounters, particularly boss fights against enemies like the Staglord, Reed Devil, and Gwen Kraber.7676Spirit Restoration Potion7878This potion restores a portion of Kliff's Spirit Gauge. The ingredients are Abyss Dewdrop, gathered during Abyss exploration or bought from merchants near Abyss areas, and Silver Dust, mined from silver ore deposits in Pailune's White Mountains. This potion is essential for builds that rely heavily on Spirit-based abilities, particularly the Green tree Abyss Core path. Running out of Spirit mid-fight prevents access to Parry and Counter abilities, which can be devastating against aggressive bosses.8080Palmar Pill8282While technically an alchemy pill rather than an elixir, the Palmar Pill is the single most important item brewed at a cauldron. When Kliff falls in combat, the pill activates and revives him with 30% of his maximum health. The recipe requires just 2x Water and 15x Medicinal Herbs, where virtually any flower or plant gathered in the open world counts as a Medicinal Herb. This makes Palmar Pills cheap and easy to mass-produce. The crafting manual can be found in Shadow's Whisper Cave, or the recipe can be unlocked through the Pharmacological Research on Medicinal Herbs project at the Pororin Institute (7 silver, 9 hours). See the full Palmar Pill article for detailed location and strategy information.83+While technically an alchemy pill rather than an elixir, the Palmar Pill is the single most important item brewed at a cauldron. During a boss defeat, Instant Revive is a choice that spends a Palmar Pill and resumes the fight with 30% health; it is not an automatic trigger on every death. The recipe requires just 2x Water and 15x Medicinal Herbs, using 15 pieces of the same compatible herb, without mixing types. The recorded compatible choices include Rosemary, Lavender, Peony, Marigold, Cotton, Shrubby Sophora, Croton and several mushrooms; this does not make every plant valid. This makes Palmar Pills cheap and easy to mass-produce. The crafting manual can be found in Shadow's Whisper Cave, or the recipe can be unlocked through the Pharmacological Research on Medicinal Herbs project at the Pororin Institute (7 silver, 9 hours). See the full Palmar Pill article for detailed location and strategy information.8484The Palmar Pill is one of the most important alchemy recipes in the game, serving as a self-revival item that lets you get back on your feet after being knocked down during boss fights. The recipe requires the following ingredients:8686IngredientQuantityWhere to FindWater15Purchased from the vegetable merchant in HernandAny Herb (Rosemary, Lavender, Peony, Marigold, Shrubby Sophora, etc.)3Common herbs found across Hernand; Rosemary, Peony, and Lavender grow in large patches87+IngredientQuantityWhere to FindWater2Purchased from the vegetable merchant in HernandAny Herb (Rosemary, Lavender, Peony, Marigold, Shrubby Sophora, etc.)15 of the same compatible herbCommon herbs found across Hernand; Rosemary, Peony, and Lavender grow in large patches88-You can substitute any common herb for the recipe. Rosemary, Peony, Lavender, and Marigold are all extremely common around Hernand and are easy to farm in large quantities. Always carry extra Palmar Pills into boss fights, as they allow you to recover from fatal damage without needing to restart the encounter.88+Use 15 of one compatible herb; do not mix herb types to reach the required total. Rosemary, Peony, Lavender, and Marigold are all extremely common around Hernand and are easy to farm in large quantities. Always carry extra Palmar Pills into boss fights, as they allow you to recover from fatal damage without needing to restart the encounter.8989Research-Unlocked Elixirs9191The Pororin Research Institute, located in a hidden village southeast of Hernand, offers research projects that unlock alchemy formulas. Completing a research project requires silver and in-game time, after which you must return to Pororin to collect the reward.92+The Pororin Research Institute, located in a hidden village southeast of Hernand, offers research projects that unlock alchemy formulas. Patch 1.18.00 changed the resource required for research from Silver to Camp Funds. The older table below retains earlier Silver quotes and timers as unverified historical figures. Earlier notes also describe returning to Pororin after a project finishes to collect its reward.9393Research ProjectCostDurationRewardPharmacological Research on Medicinal Herbs7 silver9 hoursPalmar Pill alchemy formulaPlant Combination Research120 silver18 hoursFreya's Elixir, Meliara's Elixir, and Haiden's Elixir alchemy formulas94+Research ProjectEarlier Silver quote (unverified)Earlier timer (unverified)RewardPharmacological Research on Medicinal Herbs7 silver9 hoursPalmar Pill alchemy formulaPlant Combination Research120 silver18 hoursFreya's Elixir, Meliara's Elixir, and Haiden's Elixir alchemy formulas95-The Pharmacological Research project must be completed before the Plant Combination Research becomes available. This means a total investment of 127 silver and 27 in-game hours is needed to unlock all three upgraded elixir formulas plus the Palmar Pill recipe through research. After initiating research, players must physically return to Pororin to collect the reward and may need to complete short local quests before the next project unlocks.95+The Pharmacological Research project must be completed before the Plant Combination Research becomes available. Those earlier figures total 127 Silver and 27 hours arithmetically, but they do not establish current Camp Fund costs, timer units or a verified sequential unlock budget. After initiating research, players must physically return to Pororin to collect the reward and may need to complete short local quests before the next project unlocks.9696Key Alchemy Ingredients9898The following ingredients appear across multiple elixir recipes. Keeping a stock of these materials ensures you can brew elixirs when needed. For the full list of all alchemy materials and their locations, see the Gatherables and Mushrooms and Herbs articles.100100IngredientCategoryWhere to FindMedicinal HerbsPlantsAny common flower (Rosemary, Lavender, Peony, Marigold, Shrubby Sophora, etc.) picked from the ground across all regionsWaterLiquidFound in the wild or purchased from general vendorsCrimson RootPlantsHerb patches in the Hernand borderlands and the Crimson Desert regionAdrenaline GlandAnimal dropDropped by large predators: Pailune Wolves, Stoneback Crabs, bearsAlcoholCrafted / PurchasedPurchased from merchants or distilled at campAbyss DewdropAbyss materialGathered during Abyss exploration or purchased from Abyss-adjacent merchantsSilver DustMineralMined from silver ore deposits in Pailune's White Mountains; can also be ground from silver coins at campPalmar LeafRare plantCrescent Lake in DemenissPalmar BeetleRare insectCrescent Lake in Demeniss102102Tips for Elixir Management103103Prioritize the Palmar Pill recipe. This is the first alchemy formula you should learn. Visit Shadow's Whisper Cave early in the game or invest 7 silver at the Pororin Institute. Having Palmar Pills means you can survive deaths that would otherwise force a checkpoint reload.Stock up on flowers constantly. Every time you pass a flower or herb while exploring, pick it up. These are the backbone of Palmar Pill production, and the 15-herb cost per pill adds up quickly during extended play sessions.Use the Attack Speed Potion before boss fights. The +30% attack speed bonus for 60 seconds is one of the strongest combat buffs in the game. Time it for the most dangerous phase of a boss encounter to maximize damage output.Brew at the Witch's House for convenience. Once you unlock Elowen's house in Chapter Five, the fast travel point right at her door makes this the fastest cauldron to access. Teleport in, brew, and teleport out.Complete the Pororin research chain. The 127-silver investment for both research projects unlocks the Palmar Pill recipe plus three upgraded elixirs. The 18-hour timer for Plant Combination Research runs in real time, so start it as soon as you can afford the silver.Pair elixirs with food for boss fights. Bring both recovery items (grilled meat for healing) and elixirs (Attack Speed Potion, Haiden's or Astrid's Lesser Elixir) to difficult encounters. Food heals reactive damage while elixirs provide proactive advantages.Save Spirit and Stamina elixirs for Phase 3 transitions. Many bosses become more aggressive in their final phases. Popping Haiden's Lesser Elixir (Spirit) or Astrid's Lesser Elixir (Stamina) during a phase transition gives you a brief window of unlimited resource usage when you need it most.Farm Adrenaline Glands from predators. The Attack Speed Potion's rarest ingredient is the Adrenaline Gland. Hunt wolves, crabs, and bears in the Pailune region to build a stockpile.104+Prioritize the Palmar Pill recipe. This is the first alchemy formula you should learn. Visit Shadow's Whisper Cave early in the game or check the Pororin Institute research option; its older 7 Silver quote is not a verified current Camp Fund cost. Having Palmar Pills means you can survive deaths that would otherwise force a checkpoint reload.Stock up on flowers constantly. Every time you pass a flower or herb while exploring, pick it up. These are the backbone of Palmar Pill production, and the 15-herb cost per pill adds up quickly during extended play sessions.Use the Attack Speed Potion before boss fights. The +30% attack speed bonus for 60 seconds is one of the strongest combat buffs in the game. Time it for the most dangerous phase of a boss encounter to maximize damage output.Brew at the Witch's House for convenience. Once you unlock Elowen's house in Chapter Five, the fast travel point right at her door makes this the fastest cauldron to access. Teleport in, brew, and teleport out.Complete the Pororin research chain. The older two-project quote totals 127 Silver, with an earlier 18-hour Plant Combination timer. Current research uses Camp Funds; these historical amounts and timer units are not independently verified, so inspect the current research interface rather than treating them as a current budget.Pair elixirs with food for boss fights. Bring both recovery items (grilled meat for healing) and elixirs (Attack Speed Potion, Haiden's or Astrid's Lesser Elixir) to difficult encounters. Food heals reactive damage while elixirs provide proactive advantages.Save Spirit and Stamina elixirs for Phase 3 transitions. Many bosses become more aggressive in their final phases. Popping Haiden's Lesser Elixir (Spirit) or Astrid's Lesser Elixir (Stamina) during a phase transition gives you a brief window of unlimited resource usage when you need it most.Farm Adrenaline Glands from predators. The Attack Speed Potion's rarest ingredient is the Adrenaline Gland. Hunt wolves, crabs, and bears in the Pailune region to build a stockpile.105105Prioritize building the Alchemy Lab at Greymane Camp early, as it provides permanent access to a cauldron without traveling to town.Always carry multiple Palmar Pills into boss fights. They function as revival items and prevent you from restarting long encounters.Gather every herb and insect you encounter while exploring. Alchemy materials are lightweight and accumulate quickly.The Improvise option at a cauldron lets you experiment with ingredient combinations to discover new recipes beyond the ones you have formally learned.Elixirs provide timed buffs, so use them just before engaging tough enemies or boss fights for maximum benefit.Check merchant inventories in each town you visit; some elixir recipes are only available for purchase at specific locations.107107Which Elixirs Are Most Useful109109Palmar Pills are universally considered the most important alchemy product because they provide a second chance on death. Every player should have a supply of these at all times. Beyond Palmar Pills, the Attack Speed Potion stands out for its raw combat power; a 60-second window of +30% attack speed translates to significantly more damage during boss encounters.111111For sustained fights, Meliara's Lesser Elixir (or the upgraded Meliara's Elixir) is excellent thanks to its five-minute duration and dual health/attack speed buff. Haiden's Lesser Elixir and Astrid's Lesser Elixir are more situational since their four-second durations require precise timing, but they can be fight-saving when used during critical moments like parry windows or dodge-heavy sequences.113113The Spirit Restoration Potion is a niche but important choice for players running Spirit-heavy builds centered around the Green tree Abyss Core path. If your build depends on abilities that drain Spirit quickly, keeping a few of these potions in your inventory prevents being locked out of your core abilities mid-fight.115115Recorded named recipes117+RecipeRecorded inputsRequirementHaiden's Lesser Elixir1 Empty Bottle + any 2 Spirit Reagent + any 1 CatalystAlchemy Formula: Haiden's Lesser ElixirAstrid's Lesser Elixir1 Empty Bottle + any 2 Stamina Reagent + any 1 CatalystAlchemy Formula: Astrid's Lesser ElixirMeliara's Lesser Elixir1 Empty Bottle + any 2 Health Reagent + any 1 CatalystAlchemy Formula: Meliara's Lesser ElixirApollonia's Lesser Elixir1 Empty Bottle + any 2 Defense Reagent + any 2 CatalystAlchemy Formula: Apollonia's Lesser ElixirFreya's Elixir1 Empty Bottle + any 5 Attack Reagent + any 1 CatalystAlchemy Formula: Freya's ElixirMeliara's Elixir1 Empty Bottle + any 3 Health Reagent + any 2 CatalystAlchemy Formula: Meliara's ElixirHaiden's Elixir1 Empty Bottle + any 3 Spirit Reagent + any 2 CatalystAlchemy Formula: Haiden's Elixir119+The ingredient groups differ by recipe and tier. Lesser-tier displayed Catalysts are Iron Ore, Copper Ore, Stone, Fine Stone and Timber; Freya, Meliara and Haiden non-Lesser recipes instead display Silver Ore, Bloodstone, Gold Ore, Scolecite Ore and Bismuth Ore. Their reagent lists also differ, so matching the group name is not proof that a Lesser-tier insect works in the non-Lesser recipe. Any quantities above describe totals for that group; no unstated output yield is inferred.120+A separate Refined Palmar Pill recipe uses 1 Palmar Leaf, 1 Palmar Beetle, 1 Water and any 1 of the displayed Ginseng, Bear's Gallbladder or Long Horn choices after learning its formula. Its description says it fully restores Health when putting the user back on their feet. The earlier research numbers and Attack Speed/Spirit Restoration Potion entries elsewhere remain unresolved legacy notes, rather than additional recipes verified by these records.122+See Also117124Alchemy - Full overview of the alchemy life skillAlchemy Recipes - Complete list of all alchemy recipes and formulasPalmar Pill - Detailed guide to the revival pillRecovery Items - Food and consumables that restore health and resourcesCooking - The complementary food-crafting systemCrafting Manuals - Where to find all crafting recipesCrafting Materials - Ingredient sources and gathering locationsMushrooms and Herbs - Key plant ingredients used in alchemyGatherables - All collectible materials in the open worldGreymane Camp - Camp upgrades including the Alchemy Lab119126Verified Elixir Recipes121128The following elixirs have been confirmed through in-game discovery. Recipe locations are included where known.129+The following older discovery notes are retained. The matched guide confirms Palmar Pill and Haiden's Lesser Elixir; the exact older Astrid and Meliara effect/duration and route precision are not independently reverified by the ingredient records.123130ElixirEffectRecipe LocationPalmar PillRevival item; restores health when downed, allowing you to continue fighting without restartingShadow's Whisper Cave, north of Hernand City (through a thin crack in the cliff face)Haiden's Lesser ElixirIgnore Spirit consumption for 4 secondsFound in a house in Hernand (no key required to enter)Astrid's Lesser ElixirIgnore Stamina consumption for 4 secondsPurchased from the Back Alley shop in PailuneMeliara's Lesser ElixirIncreases health by 75 and attack speed by 1 for 5 minutesMudridge Cabin, north of the Porrorin woods in Hernand (behind a picture sliding puzzle)125132Alchemy Ingredients Overview126133Alchemy ingredients fall into several categories. Insects and butterflies are gathered by catching them in the wild, while herbs and flowers are picked from the ground. Animal parts are obtained through hunting. The following are key alchemy materials and their primary locations.128135MaterialCategoryLocationRosemaryHerbNorth of Hernand; common in meadowsPeonyFlowerHernand woodlands; abundant in large patchesMarigoldFlowerSouth of Muckroot Ranch and starting regionsShrubby SophoraHerbNorth of Hernand; fairly commonDragonflyInsectWoodlands around Hernand, near cliffs to the northLonghorn BeetleInsectNorth of Hernand near cliffs and treesRhinoceros BeetleInsectHernand region; less commonPine MushroomMushroomIn the shade of large trees, at cliff bases, and near waterSatintail RootPlantDuskwoods, west of Hernand City, near running waterPalmar LeafPlantDemeniss region at Crescent Lake; near Jian's grave in PailuneScorpionInsectVery south of the Crimson Desert, in Crookrock Crag