Quick answer: Spirit-Returning Broth is a pickup in Village of Lu near the Well of the Three Puppets bell. At Lv 1 it increases Guard Break by 10% for 30 seconds and restores 20% HP.
Where to find Spirit-Returning Broth
You can find Spirit-Returning Broth in Village of Lu, close to the Well of the Three Puppets bell, either as a world pickup or a reward.
- Region: Village of Lu
- Nearest bell: Well of the Three Puppets
- How you get it: reward or pickup in the world
Rest at the Well of the Three Puppets bell before searching, so dying returns you nearby. Its pin, along with every bell in the region, is on the Village of Lu interactive map. Click the pin for the details.
Spirit-Returning Broth item card
The Lv 1 effect reads: “Increases Guard Break by 10% for 30 seconds and restores 20% HP.”
The item description reads:
“Guided by Dusk, some villagers of Village of Lu tried to create a formula that could awaken their sleeping loved ones. But ordinary medicine was powerless against such a strange affliction. In desperation, the villagers placed the medicine before a shrine to the Lady, praying for divine intervention.”
Spirit-Returning Broth upgrades
The broth upgrades from Lv 1 to Lv 7. Each level costs Remnant Dust, and the effect text changes as follows.
| Level | Effect | Uses | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 2 | “Increases Guard Break by 10% for 30 seconds and restores 30% HP.” | 2 | 2,800 Remnant Dust |
| Lv 3 | “Increases Guard Break by 10% for 35 seconds and restores 30% HP.” | 2 | 4,200 Remnant Dust |
| Lv 4 | “Increases Guard Break by 10% for 35 seconds and restores 30% HP.” | 3 | 5,600 Remnant Dust |
| Lv 5 | “Increases Guard Break by 15% for 35 seconds and restores 30% HP.” | 3 | 7,000 Remnant Dust |
| Lv 6 | “Increases Guard Break by 15% for 40 seconds and restores 40% HP.” | 3 | 8,400 Remnant Dust |
| Lv 7 | “Increases Guard Break by 15% for 40 seconds and restores 40% HP.” | 4 | 9,800 Remnant Dust |
Taking the broth from Lv 1 to Lv 7 costs 37,800 Remnant Dust in total.
Medicine upgrades also need Healer’s Memory materials. Apprentice covers the upgrade to Lv. 2, Skilled covers Lv. 2-4, and Master covers Lv. 4 to max level. Quick Hand Zhang sells them.
What Spirit-Returning Broth is good for
This broth restores health while boosting Guard Break for 30 seconds, making it useful when facing foes with a strong guard. For an explanation of the mechanic, see how to Guard Break enemies.
Each upgrade strengthens the effect: Lv 5 brings the Guard Break increase to 15%, while Lv 6 extends its duration to 40 seconds. For more ways to improve offense, see how to increase damage.
How to use Spirit-Returning Broth
Each medicine slot holds one remedy, so you can have two ready at a time. On PC, the default key for Lower Medicine is R, while Upper Medicine uses T. See how to heal for the complete healing system, and consult the remedies list for all 17 remedies and their locations.
