In the harsh world of the Colony, survival depends on more than a sharp blade and sturdy armor. Gothic remake Alchemy is an essential crafting skill that provides healing potions, mana restoration, temporary buffs and powerful permanent stat increases.
Although many potions can be looted from enemies or purchased from merchants, learning to brew your own offers significant advantages.
As you progress through the game, crafted elixirs become one of the most effective ways to maximize your character’s potential. This guide covers everything you need to know, including alchemy trainers required ingredients, alchemy labs and every craftable recipe.
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Gothic Remake Alchemy Recipes
While Gothic Remake features 25 different potions, only 10 can be crafted at an alchemy lab. The remaining 15 (including standard permanent Strength and Dexterity potions, Orc Medicine and Quick Healing potions) can only be found as loot or purchased from merchants.
The highest-tier craftable potions require rare monster drops. They are some of the most valuable recipes in the game.
Pro Tip: Alchemy ingredients can become difficult to acquire during the mid-game. After gaining access to the Water Mages, seek out Riordian. He sells herbs and empty bottles in large quantities.
Healing Potions
| Potion | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Essence of Healing | 1 Water, 1 Lab Flask, 1 Mild Healing Herb |
| Extract of Healing | 1 Water, 1 Lab Flask, 1 Healing Herb |
| Elixir of Healing | 1 Pure Alcohol, 1 Lab Flask, 1 Salt, 1 Strong Healing Herb |
Mana Potions
| Potion | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Essence of Magic Energy (Mana 24g) | 1 Water, 1 Lab Flask, 1 Raven Herb |
| Extract of Magic Energy (Mana 44) | 1 Water, 1 Lab Flask, 1 Mercury, 1 Dark Herb |
| Elixir of Magic Energy (Mana 65) | 1 Pure Alcohol, 1 Lab Flask, 1 Mercury, 1 Dragonroot |
Permanent Stat Potions and Special Brews
Never sell Golem drops. These rare materials are required for the strongest alchemical creations in the game.
| Potion | Ingredients | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Elixir of Life (900g) | 1 Pure Alcohol, 1 Lab Flask, 2 Mercury, 2 Sulfur, 1 Crystal Shard | Permanently increases maximum Health |
| Elixir of Spirit (900g) | 1 Pure Alcohol, 1 Lab Flask, 2 Mercury, 2 Sulfur, 1 Ore-Infused Root | Permanently increases maximum Mana |
| Potion of Supremacy (100g) | 1 Pure Alcohol, 1 Lab Flask, 2 Mercury, 2 Sulfur, 1 Obsidian Core | Permanently increases Strength and Dexterity |
| Potion of Swiftness (1600g) | 1 Pure Alcohol, 1 Lab Flask, 1 Mercury, 1 Sulfur, 1 Bloodfly Poison Gland | Grants a temporary movement speed bonus |
Ingredients for Gothic Remake Alchemy Recipes
These are the required material for crafting potions:
Herbs
| Material | Potion |
|---|---|
| Mild Healing Herb | Essence of Healing |
| Healing Herb | Extract of Healing |
| Strong Healing Herb | Elixir of Healing |
| Raven Herb | Essence of Magic Energy |
| Dark Herb | Extract of Magic Energy |
| Dragonroot | Elixir of Magic Energy |
Monsters
| Material | Source | Potion |
|---|---|---|
| Bloodfly Poison Gland | Bloodfly | Potion of Swiftness |
| Crystal Shard | Ice Golem | Elixir of Life |
| Ore-Infused Root | Stone Golem | Elixir of Spirit |
| Obsidian Core | Fire Golem | Potion of Supremacy |
List of Gothic Remake Alchemy Teachers and Trainers
Before you can brew potions, you must learn the Alchemy skill from a qualified trainer. Available instructors vary by faction and location:
- Cor Kalom and Baal Cadar: Found in the Swamp Camp, these trainers offer the most extensive alchemy training in the game. They are ideal for players focusing on alchemy or magic. As an added bonus, the Swamp Camp provides unlimited mana regeneration through swampweed smoking.
- Cronos: Located in the New Camp, Cronos teaches the fundamentals of alchemy and is a solid choice for most characters (requirements: +1 Max Mana: 1 LP · +5 Max Mana: 5 LP)
- Damarok: An Alchemy trainer found inside the Fire Mages’ quarters within the Old Camp castle. He teaches you alchemy for 10 LP and 100 Ore.
How to Find Alchemy Teachers in Gothic Remake
Here is a complete guide for finding every alchemy teachers in Gothic Remake:
Cor Kalom location
Located in his large, heavily guarded laboratory upper terrace in the Swamp Camp. He acts as the camp’s chief alchemist.
Baal Cadar Location
He can be found on the lower rings of the Swamp Camp, usually instructing novices. You may need to gain his favor before he opens his shop and dialogue tree.
Cronos Location
You can find him in the New Camp, deeper inside the cavern. He stands near the center of a large stone circle with a glowing blue/purple magical light
Damarok Location
Situated in the temple wing of the Old Camp Castle. You must gain access to the inner castle courtyard (joining the Guards or Fire Mages) to reach him safely.
How to Learn Alchemy in Gothic Remake
Learning alchemy follows a simple progression:
- Learn the Skill: Spend Learning Points (LP) with an Alchemy trainer.
- Find an Alchemy Lab: Potions can only be brewed at an alchemy lab. There are 16 labs scattered throughout the Colony.
- Gather Basic Materials: Every recipe requires a Lab Flask and either Water or Pure Alcohol as its liquid base.
- Collect Herbs: Different potions require different plants. Mild Healing Herbs are useful throughout the early game, while Raven Herbs are especially valuable for mages.
Your first recipe should be the Essence of Healing. Requiring only Water, a Lab Flask and a Mild Healing Herb, it provides an inexpensive source of healing and remains useful throughout the early stages of the game.
Exact Locations of All Alchemy Labs
In the below screenshot, you can find the location of all alchemy labs scattered in the Colony:
To become a alchemist in the Gothic Remake takes time, but the payoff is unmatched. Save your rare herbs, stock up on Lab Flasks and use the Colony’s 16 alchemy benches to brew your way to an unstoppable character build.
> Learning alchemy follows a simple progression:
>
> – Learn the Skill: Spend Learning Points (LP) with an Alchemy trainer.
> – Find an Alchemy Lab: Potions can only be brewed at an alchemy lab. There are 16 labs scattered throughout the Colony.
> – Gather Basic Materials: Every recipe requires a Lab Flask and either Water or Pure Alcohol as its liquid base.
> – Collect Herbs: Different potions require different plants. Mild Healing Herbs are useful throughout the early game, while Raven Herbs are especially valuable for mages.
W*F. Only the first step is about learning alchemy. The next three are just about brewing the potions.
But most importantly, acquiring the recipes — literally the only other step about actually learning alchemy — is not mentioned, let alone expanded upon with locations and conditions for getting them.
Fair point! I kept the focused on brewing mechanics to avoid information overload. I’m sorry that was missing, but I appreciate the feedback and will consider it for future updates :))
If you can include where to find the recipes that would be amazing. This is the most important part of alchemy!
The main reason they are not all listed here is that the full list of recipes is incredibly vast and including them all would make for an endlessly long article! However, if there is a specific potion recipe you are looking for, just let me know right here and I would be happy to share it with you :))