Brew or Save without Saviour Schnapps: Kingdom Come Deliverance

Saviour Schnapps. The lifeblood of any Kingdom Come: Deliverance (KCD) playthrough. This potent concoction not only buffs Henry's courage and stats but, more importantly, allows you to save your progress. But what happens when you're fresh out of schnapps, miles from an alchemist, and facing a perilous quest? This guide will cover everything you need to know about acquiring and using Saviour Schnapps, including brewing your own and alternative saving methods.

Brewing Your Own Saviour Schnapps: A Step-by-Step Guide

While purchasing Saviour Schnapps is an option, brewing your own is significantly cheaper and more reliable in the long run. You'll need to unlock the ability to read first, as the alchemy recipes require literacy. Once you're able to decipher the instructions, gather these ingredients:

• Wine: One portion (found in any alchemist's lab or purchased from vendors)
• Nettle: One portion (common weed found almost everywhere)
• Belladonna: Two portions (found in forests and clearings)

With your ingredients in hand, head to an alchemy workbench. The brewing process involves these steps:

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Place the herbs (nettle and belladonna) on the right side of the alchemy table.
2. Add the Wine: Take the wine jug (the blue one) from the top left of the shelf and use it to fill the kettle.
3. First Brew: Add the nettle to the cauldron. Heat the cauldron twice with the bellows, then turn the hourglass and let it run completely through.
4. Mortar and Pestle: Take the two portions of belladonna and place them in the mortar. Use the pestle to grind the belladonna into a powder.
5. Second Brew: Add the ground belladonna to the cauldron. Use the bellows to heat the cauldron again.
6. Collect Your Schnapps: Take an empty vial from the bottom left of the shelf and use it to collect the Saviour Schnapps from the cauldron.

Once you've crafted a few batches, the process becomes second nature.

Finding Ingredients in the Wild

Knowing where to find nettle and belladonna is crucial for consistent schnapps production:

• Nettle: This ubiquitous weed thrives in almost any environment, from roadsides and fields to gardens and even within towns. You'll rarely have trouble finding nettle.
• Belladonna: Belladonna prefers forested areas. Search clearings, forest edges, and near fallen trees. Be careful not to confuse it with other plants.

Buying Ingredients and Schnapps

If foraging isn't your style, you can always purchase ingredients or pre-made Saviour Schnapps from:

• Alchemists: They stock a variety of herbs and potions, including Saviour Schnapps.
• Herbalists: These vendors specialize in herbs and often have a wider selection than general merchants.

While convenient, buying Saviour Schnapps can be expensive. Purchasing the individual ingredients and brewing your own is a much more economical approach.

Saving Without Saviour Schnapps: Alternative Methods

While Saviour Schnapps is the most common way to save, KCD offers a couple of alternatives:

• Automatic Saves: The game automatically saves at key moments, such as after completing quests, entering new areas, or finishing important conversations. Pay attention to the autosave icon (a small circle) in the bottom right corner of the screen.
• Sleeping in Your Own Bed: Sleeping in a bed you own (not a rented bed in a tavern) will also save your game. This is a reliable method, but it requires you to have a permanent place to sleep.

Using Saviour Schnapps

To use Saviour Schnapps, you can access it in two ways:

• Inventory: Open your inventory, select the Saviour Schnapps, and use it.
• Save Menu: Open the main menu, go to the "Save Game" tab, and select "Save." This will consume one Saviour Schnapps from your inventory.

Conclusion

Mastering the art of brewing Saviour Schnapps is essential for survival and success in Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Whether you prefer to gather your ingredients from the wild or purchase them from vendors, knowing how to craft this vital potion will keep you alive and progressing through the game. Remember the alternative save methods, but don't rely on them entirely. A well-stocked supply of Saviour Schnapps is your best insurance against the harsh realities of 15th-century Bohemia.