Herb Paris is a little plant in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 that is incredibly useful for alchemy, but it’s also very hard to find due to its rarity. If you want to craft healing potions, poisons, or only stock up on this herb for future use, this guide has got you covered. Here are the best ways to find Herb Paris, including locations where you can buy it, places to harvest it, and tips to spot it in the wild.
Where to Buy Herb Paris in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
The easiest way to get Herb Paris is to buy it from an Herbalist or Apothecary. It’s a common item in alchemy shops, and you won’t have to waste time searching through the undergrowth for it.
The best locations to buy Herb Paris are:
- Herbalist Barnaby – Located in the Trosky region, north of Trosky Castle, this herbalist sells a variety of herbs and potions, including Herb Paris. His hut is available deep in the forest hidden among trees, so you’ll need to explore and find it. From Barnaby, you can purchase Herb Paris for only 0.3 Groschen.
- Aranka the Herbalist – Another option is Aranka, an herbalist vendor who also sells Herb Paris.
- In the town you visited with Hans after his infamous “shower” incident, you will find Herb Paris there according to a Reddit user, but it’s hard to say where it is available.
Since the herb is perishable, be sure to dry it quickly if you don’t plan to use it immediately. Otherwise, it may spoil and become useless before you get a chance to brew your potions.
How to Harvest Herb Paris
Rather than spending money, you can always try to find Herb Paris in the wild. However, it’s a rare resource, and its small size makes it even more difficult to spot, even possible that you pass by it but unable to recognize the herb. So, I don’t think it’s a good idea to wander in the forest long just to collect a single item. If you don’t mind a nighttime thievery, Herbalist Barnaby grows Herb Paris in his garden. If you sneak into his yard at night while he’s asleep, you can pick some for free.
Even if you want to locate Herb Paris yourself from the places, one of the most reliable places to find Herb Paris is just south of Tachov. Follow the stream that runs south of the village, and look closely along the banks. The plant is very small and blends in with the surrounding foliage, so you’ll need a sharp eye. A few players have managed to find a large patch near a bend in the stream where the water shifts from flowing southwest to south.
Another good spot is along the path that leads Southwest from Tachov. Once you pass the last buildings and enter the forest, veer directly south down a steep hill. Look near the creek that runs through this area, as Herb Paris tends to grow nearby. Near the Nameless Spring – This location is southeast of the herb woman Bozhena’s house. Follow the stream all the way to the end, where you’ll find a basket covered with a white cloth. Inside, you’ll find many Herb Paris and Belladonna.
Tips for Spotting Herb Paris
- Herb Paris has four leaves and a dark flower in the center.
- The plant is small and often hidden under other vegetation. Switching to first-person mode can help you spot it more easily.
- Streams and creeks are the most consistent places so far where Herb Paris grows. Stick close to water sources when searching.
- Some players have had better luck spotting the plant at dawn or dusk when the lighting changes and highlights the foliage differently, so try at different times of the day.
How to Use Herb Paris in KCD 2
Herb Paris is an important ingredient in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, especially for alchemical recipes. It has medical and poisonous properties that give it a value addition to craft potions and poison to hurt enemies. These are a few good uses of this item:
- Healing Potions – Many health-restoring potions require Herb Paris you need to keep your stamina bar at full.
- Poisonous Concoctions – For a more underhanded approach, Herb Paris is used in poisons that can be slipped into food or drink to incapacitate enemies.
- Sleeping Potions – Some quests require you to put NPCs to sleep, and Herb Paris is one of the items you have to use for it.
According to the in-game Herbarium, Herb Paris was historically believed to protect against sickness and headaches, but it’s also toxic and can cause nausea or drowsiness. Although it won’t kill someone on its own, its mixture with other poisons turns out to be deadly.
