Alchemy in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a means to craft potions that can heal Henry and provide various other effects. It is introduced fairly early in the game when Henry and Sir Hans barely escape the bandit attack and are taken in by an old woman. Players will frequently use alchemy throughout the game, and some quests even require brewing specific potions.
Brewing these potions requires access to certain ingredients, including plants. 
Thistle is a medicinal plant used in multiple recipes. Here’s everything you need to know about its uses and the best locations to farm it in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
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How To Get Thistle In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
The description of Thistle states that it grows in roadside ditches. This means that whenever you are riding your horse, be on the lookout for purple plants on either side of the road. These are mostly located underneath the shadow of a stone fence rather than out in the open under direct sunlight. The first location to find multiple Thistle plants is at Apothecary Emerich's yard, where numerous alchemy plants grow, including Thistle.
Another good place to find Thistle is the campsite located right outside the town of Semine. There are a few near the stone fence and others growing to the left of the campsite. One of the best locations to farm Thistle is right outside Tachov, near the shed at the exit. If you have completed the Blacksmith's Son side quest for Blacksmith Radovan, you will gain access to a bed in Tachov, making it convenient to store your gathered Thistle in the shared storage.
In Tachov, you can smith weapons at Blacksmith Radavon's workshop. Resmithing a weapon can improve its quality as well as increase its damage.
What Is Thistle Used For In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Thistle is a miraculous medicine against various ailments and plague especially. In water it gives relief from pain and poisoning and in ale restores the appetite. In wine it dulls a man's wits and should not be thus imbibed.
Thistle is a plant that increases Stamina but reduces Speech. It is primarily used in making 
Soap but is also an ingredient in various other Alchemy recipes. Soap allows you to clean your clothes at ponds or washing areas. Here are all the recipes that require Thistle and their effects:
|
Recipe |
Ingredients |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Remedy for Merhojed |
Water 1 2 1 |
A remedy that will cure all the infected. |
|
Antidote |
Water 1 Thistle 1 1 Charcoal |
This potion cures poisoning. |
|
Water 1 Nettle 2 Thistle 1 Charcoal |
Cures food poisoning and increases Vitality. |
|
|
Lullaby Potion |
Oil 1 1 Thistle 1 |
Reduces Energy, Perception, Stamina, and Stamina regeneration. |
|
Poison |
Oil 2 Herb Paris 1 Thistle |
Gradually depletes Health. |
|
Soap |
Oil 1 Thistle 1 1 Charcoal |
Useful in cleaning clothes. |
Valerian
Charcoal
Nettle
Poppy
Herb Paris
Dandelion
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
- Released
- February 4, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Use of Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity
- Developer(s)
- Warhorse Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Deep Silver
- Engine
- CryEngine
- Number of Players
- Single-player
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Playable
- PC Release Date
- February 4, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- February 4, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- February 4, 2025
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action-Adventure, Open-World
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
