"Restoring Health in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: A Guide"

Taking damage in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* can be a real challenge, especially since you're constantly managing your gear and resources. Healing isn’t always straightforward, particularly in the early game. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to restore health and keep Henry standing strong.

Healing in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

There are several methods to heal and recover health in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. Below is a list of all available healing mechanics:

• Eating food or drinking alcohol
• Drinking a Marigold Decoction potion
• Resting or sleeping

While these may seem simple, each method has specific conditions and limitations that can affect their effectiveness. Let’s dive into each one in detail.

Eating Food and Drinking Alcohol

One of the most accessible ways to restore health is by consuming fresh food or alcohol. When Henry takes damage, eating or drinking allows for gradual HP regeneration over time.

However, there are some important caveats:

• If Nourishment is already at 100%, eating more will result in the Overfed debuff, which reduces maximum stamina.
• If Henry is full, he won't be able to consume any more food, potentially leaving you unable to heal without other means.

Drinking alcohol can also help restore health, though it comes with the risk of the Drunk debuff. Fortunately, certain perks can mitigate or even benefit from being under the influence, making this a viable option if used strategically.

Using a Potion

Similar to the first installment, players can brew and drink a **Marigold Decoction** potion to restore health quickly. This method is highly effective but requires preparation:

• You must gather ingredients manually.
• Potions need to be brewed ahead of time and kept in your inventory.

Making sure you have potions on hand before heading into battle or exploration is strongly recommended.

Sleeping

Resting is another way to regain health naturally. However, sleeping isn't as simple as lying down anywhere:

• Using someone else's bed without permission may be considered a crime unless you can talk your way out of it.
• Campsites and hay beds are available in the open world, but they provide lower quality rest compared to proper beds.

For optimal recovery, consider paying for a room at an inn during nighttime. Alternatively, during the early stages of the game—especially while working toward the wedding—you can complete main quest tasks with the miller or blacksmith to earn both work and lodging.

Using Bandages for Bleeding

In addition to regular health loss, you may suffer from the **Bleeding** debuff after receiving heavy slash damage. This condition continuously drains your HP and hampers combat performance significantly.

To stop the bleeding, simply use a **Bandage** from your inventory to wrap Henry’s wounds and remove the debuff immediately.

And that’s everything you need to know about healing and restoring health in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. Stay prepared, manage your resources wisely, and make sure you always carry bandages and potions when venturing into dangerous territory.