Banishers Ghosts of New Eden: How to heal? Banishers Ghosts of New Eden guide, tips
Numerous clashes with enemies in Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden will force players to properly manage the health of the main character. On this page we will provide you with the most important information about healing in the game.
Last update: 16 February 2024
In a combat-filled, third-person action game like Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, means of healing the heroes are definitely an option that you'll want to explore. On this page of our guide, we show important basic information about replenishing health, as well as provide a few tips that may help you survive in the dangerous wildlands of New England.
How do Decoctions work?
Decotions are a basic means of healing in Banishers, available from the very beginning of the game. These special, replenishable potions allow fast regeneration of Red's health, and they will often prove indispensable during more intense battles.
Initially, you can carry up to 3 Decoctions on you, but very quickly you'll receive the ability to unlock a useful "Pocket of Holding" skill which adds a fourth potion to the pool. We recommend unlocking this perk as soon as possible, as an additional elixir may be the one thing separating you from life and death during a tough encounter.
An important issue when it comes to Decoctions is the consuming process itself. When you press the button responsible for healing, an animation will be activated in which Red grabs the flask and drinks the remedy. However, this animation takes a short while during which you cannot block attacks or move, making you vulnerable for enemy attacks. Therefore, strategically choose the moment for healing and before activating the button, move to a safe distance away from charging enemies.
Types of Decoctions
Similarly to other equipment in Banished, Decoctions can be exchanged for more potent ones. By exploring the world and making purchases at local merchants, you'll encounter various versions of the basic Decoction. New potions differ in the amount of health restored and additionally what special bonus is activated when they are equipped. Keep your eyes open and explore thoroughly and soon you'll gather a sizeable collection of vials from which you can choose the ones that suit your playstyle best.
Each Decoction can be upgraded by spending crafting reagents. Upgraded potions replenish more health and additionally the equip bonus will be improved.
How to replenish the supply of Decoctions?
The basic way of replenishing your supply of Decoctions is resting at a bonfire. After a rest is performed, Red's healing bar and his Decoction supply will be restored. After some battles (especially those more intense) the game will automatically replenish your healing charges, which will allow you to carry on with the exploration without having to return to a bonfire.
The amount and frequency of restoring potions is closely related to the chosen difficulty level of the game. More on difficulty levels can be found on Difficulty levels page of our guide.