Taking damage in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* can be a real challenge, especially when you need to manage your gear and healing isn't straightforward, particularly in the early stages. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to heal and restore health in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*.

Table of contents

• Healing in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
• Eating Food and Drinking Alcohol
• Using a Potion
• Sleeping
• Using Bandages for Bleeding

Healing in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

There are several methods to heal and restore health in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, each with its own nuances and conditions:

• By eating food or drinking alcohol
• By consuming a Marigold Decoction potion
• By sleeping

These methods might seem straightforward, but they come with their own set of challenges, which I'll detail below.

Eating Food and Drinking Alcohol

When you're injured, you can regenerate your health over time by consuming fresh food or drinking alcohol. However, be mindful that if your Nourishment is already at 100, eating more will only result in the Overfed debuff, which reduces your maximum stamina.

If Henry is already full, you won't be able to eat more food, leaving you with low health unless you have alternative methods to restore HP. Drinking alcohol can help heal you, but it can also leave you Drunk. While this might sound detrimental, certain perks can provide benefits even when you're inebriated.

Using a Potion

Similar to the first game, you can heal by brewing and drinking a Marigold Decoction potion. This requires gathering the necessary materials and brewing the potion yourself, so it's crucial to always have some on hand.

Sleeping

Restoring health through sleep in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is another option, though it's not as simple as it sounds. You can't just sleep in someone else's bed without facing consequences, such as being reported for trespassing unless you can persuade the owner otherwise.

While you can find campsites and hay beds in the open world, the quality of sleep from these won't match that of a proper bed. I recommend investing in a bed at a nearby inn, especially at night. If you're early in the game and working towards the wedding, consider visiting the miller or blacksmith as part of the main quest to secure a job and a bed.

Using Bandages for Bleeding

It's important to note that in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, you can suffer from bleeding if you take significant slash damage. This Bleeding debuff not only drains your HP but also severely hampers your combat effectiveness. To stop the bleeding, use a Bandage from your inventory to treat Henry and remove the debuff.

And that's how you can heal and restore health in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more tips and detailed information on the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.