Making Saviour Schnapps in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a great way to save your game without exiting or sleeping in a bed. However, it isn’t easy to find in the wild, so making your own is often the way to go. To do this, you need Nettle and Belladonna.
If you want to make some Saviour Schnapps for your travels, you’ll need at least one Nettle and two Belladonna. Since it’s possible to fail the creation and make weak versions of this potion, having extra herbs will help you make additional batches. Here’s how to find some Nettle and Belladonna.
Nettle and Belladonna locations in KCD2
Nettle and Belladonna spawn abundantly in the forests surrounding Bozhena’s cabin, Zhelejov, and Troskowitz. In particular, searching along rivers and ponds is your best bet, as these two plants tend to grow more commonly near bodies of water.
Of these two plants, Nettle is much more common, appearing in abundance throughout most forests. For quick and easy access, head to Bozhena’s Meadow where you found Chamomile and Sage during early parts of the main story or head into the forests between Zhelejov and Troskowitz for plenty of spawns. Later on in your playthrough, venturing into other forests around the map will often net you even more Nettle.
Belladonna is much rarer than Nettle. Although you can still find it in most forests, the best spot early on is the Nameless Spring east of Bozhena’s Cabin. You’ll find it by following the stream east of her place to its source. At the end, you’ll find a basket full of Belladonna, and several plants to harvest. There’s also plenty of Herb Paris for selling or potion-crafting.
Alternatively, if you’re far from this spot and don’t want to travel back, you can also find Belladonna in the forests around Zhelejov and Troskowitz. You’ll often find it alongside Nettle, letting you knock out two birds with one stone.
In short, if you’re running around towns or open fields, you’re much less likely to find Nettle or Belladonna. Instead, you’ll find plants like Marigold, Valerian, or Poppies, among other flower varieties. Venturing deep into forests is the way to go, especially if there’s some water nearby. At most, searching areas like the Apothecary’s herb garden in Troskowitz can occasionally give you some Nettle, but you won’t find much Belladonna in these local spots.
How to make Saviour Schnapps using Nettle and Belladonna in KCD2
By far the best use of Nettle and Belladonna is to make Saviour Schnapps. You need one Nettle and two Belladonna for every Saviour Schnapps batch. Considering this potion is one of the few ways Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lets you save, having extras on hand can help you in a pinch.
Here are the exact steps to making Saviour Schnapps using alchemy:
- Pour wine into the cauldron.
- Add nettle to the cauldron and boil for two turns.
- Grind the belladonna.
- Add the belladonna to the cauldron and boil for one turn.
- Finally, pour.
If you’re familiar with KCD1, you can use the same strategy to get Regular and Strong Saviour Schnapps. Otherwise, you can experiment with KCD2’s mechanics, flipping your sandglass and raising the cauldron at the right times to get the best quality possible.
You can also sell the herbs to make some money. Although herb selling isn’t the most efficient way to farm Groschen, it’s a solid option if you’re avoiding crime or combat. Several skill perks can help make this a more worthwhile venture, including Potion Seller under Alchemy and On the Poacher’s Trail under Survival to increase the money you get per herb.
