Mana Potions in Enshrouded are made by the Alchemist, and the recipe stays locked until he has a Mortar. The basic potion restores mana in a single sip, while higher tiers refill far more and some versions keep topping you up over time. Every version is made at the Alchemist in a sheltered spot, with the station requirement climbing as the tiers go up.
Quick answer: During “The Alchemist’s Mortar” quest, retrieve the Mortar and set it close enough for the Alchemist to reach. Learning the Mortar immediately opens the Mana Potion recipe, which uses 2 Azure Russula and restores 80 Mana.
Unlock the Mana Potion recipe with the Mortar
Before any Mana Potion can be crafted, the Alchemist needs a Mortar. You first have to recruit him through the Powerful Alchemy quest and summon him at your base. After that, the The Alchemist’s Mortar quest sends you to the Alchemist’s Tower to retrieve the tool itself.
The basic Mana Potion costs 2 Azure Russula and restores 80 Mana. Its description notes that it is “Created with mana-potent ingredients, the Mana Potion restores a good amount of mana.” The Azure Russula is “an ancient mushroom, existing and consuming magic since the beginning of time. Unfortunately inedible if not cooked.”
Keep the Alchemist under shelter when making any Mana Potion. Recipes for tiers beyond the basic one also need an Alchemy Station or Laboratory set within the Alchemist’s range.
Every Mana Potion tier and its recipe
Each tier refills more mana and needs a more advanced station. The Alchemy Station handles the Greater tier, and the Laboratory is required for everything above it.
| Potion | Ingredients | Station | Restores |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mana Potion | 2 Azure Russula | Mortar | 80 Mana |
| Greater Mana Potion | 4 Azure Russula, 1 Alchemical Base | Alchemy Station | 150 Mana |
| Superior Mana Potion | 4 Gentian, 1 Shroud Vapor, 1 Moss | Laboratory | 250 Mana |
| Ultimate Mana Potion | 4 Ginger, 1 Shroud Sludge, 1 Green Vitriol Dust | Laboratory | 350 Mana |
| Ancient Mana Potion | 4 Thyme, 5 Active Mycelium, 1 Diamond Dust | Laboratory | 450 Mana |
Learning Alchemical Base adds the Greater Mana Potion recipe. The Ultimate Mana Potion becomes available with Shroud Sludge, while Diamond Dust opens the Ancient Mana Potion. Gentian is used for the Superior tier; the two highest tiers use materials including Green Vitriol Dust and Active Mycelium.
The “+” Mana Potions that refill over 10 seconds
Each tier has a “+” version. It takes one of the normal potion plus a single extra ingredient, restores less mana up front, and then keeps replenishing mana for 10 seconds. A “+” recipe unlocks once you know the normal potion it is built from.
| Potion | Ingredients | Station | Restores |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mana Potion + | 1 Mana Potion, 1 Moth | Mortar | 50, then 4/sec |
| Greater Mana Potion + | 1 Greater Mana Potion, 1 Calla Luna | Alchemy Station | 90, then 8/sec |
| Superior Mana Potion + | 1 Superior Mana Potion, 1 Stapelia Starflower | Laboratory | 160, then 12/sec |
| Ultimate Mana Potion + | 1 Ultimate Mana Potion, 1 Gleam Root | Laboratory | 240, then 16/sec |
| Ancient Mana Potion + | 1 Ancient Mana Potion, 1 Moonstone Dust | Laboratory | 300, then 20/sec |
The Moth used in the Mana Potion + is “Collected in the field for alchemical use. Also works as fishing bait, favored by uncommon fish.”
