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Utility

Utility potions can prove useful within combat, but are mainly helpful outside of combat.

The origami mage wizard subclass in the Obojima setting in Dungeons & Dragons.

Whimsy

Whimsy potions are highly unique and give the drinker oddball and playful effects.

Beyond these potion types,potions also have different rarities, ranging from common to rare.

This functions quite similarly to the magic item reality system in Dungeons & Dragons.

The college of masks subclass in the Obojima campaign setting in Dungeons & Dragons.

How Ingredients Work

Ingredients are the individual elements needed to brew a potioninthe Obojima campaign setting.

There are 130 known ingredients on the island which can be foraged for.

Just like potion rarities,ingredients also have rarities.

The sheep dragon shepherd monk subclass in the Obojima campaign setting for Dungeons & Dragons.

Almanacs are various volumes that serve as a guide to ingredientson Obojima.

Each of these Almanacs is associated with a specific region on Obojimaand a given coven on the island.

Players should seek these out within those regions and covens.

A witch in the Obojima campaign setting preparing to brew a potion in DND.

Potion Brewing by Alexander Cloos

How To Test Ingredients

The last step towards using ingredients in potions is totest their potency.

To do this, players mustuse an Arcane Detection Kit, or ADK.

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Hero’s Journey by Alexander Cloos

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Choose Three Ingredients

Every potion requires three ingredients; select three for your brew.

Brew Potion With Muk

Use Muk, a magical substance, to brew your potion.

Various potion ingredients from the Obojima campaign setting in DND.

Potion Ingredients by A.J. Bondio

Each ingredient will have a number associated with it, reflecting its attribute score.

You must also have proficiency with alchemy suppliesto brew potions.

You will likely have to experiment with different ingredients to discover new potion recipes.

A spirit and a player character in the Obojima campaign setting in Dungeons & Dragons.

Spirits by Alexander Cloos

Consult each potion’s specific rulesetbefore using a potion.

However,there are some exceptionsto this rule.

For example,some potions have permanent effects, meaning effects can stack.

Almanacs from the Obojima campaign setting in DND

Almanacs by Matt Owen

Potion Sickness & Mishaps

Lastly,using multiple potions has risks.

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A human witch in the Obojima campaign setting in Dungeons & Dragons.

A Witch In Need by Alexander Cloos

The Sky Whale creature in the Obojima campaign setting in Dungeons & Dragons.

Sky Whale by Alexander Cloos

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Hammer Gull by Alexander Cloos

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Wandering Line by Alexander Cloos

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Hakumon’s Ramen Shop by Almir Gusić

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Dragon Frog by Alexander Cloos

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Apprentice Witch by Alexander Cloos

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Friends & Foes by Alexander Cloos

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