If you’re knee-deep in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and just got hit with the Mice side quest during Wedding Crashers, you’ve probably reached that moment of confusion. You need to knock out a bull—yes, an actual bull—for the blacksmith. Sounds fun, right? The game, of course, doesn’t exactly hand you the solution on a silver platter, and that’s where the Sleeping Potion (aka Lullaby) comes in. But here’s the kicker—getting the potion isn’t as simple as walking up to a merchant and buying it. Nope. You’ll have to go looking for the ingredients and stitch them together like some medieval Breaking Bad. If you think that’s too much work, don’t stress; I’ve got your back. This guide will teach you step by step how to properly gather the ingredients and brew the potion so you can focus on the more pressing matters, like crashing a wedding.

How To Get The Sleeping Potion For The Bull

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So, first things first: You need to get your hands on three key ingredients to craft this potion. Luckily, you don’t have to travel across the entire map or complete any crazy side quests. All three ingredients can be found in Troskowitz town. Here’s what you need:

• Herb Paris
• Poppy
• Thistle Easy enough, right? Let’s break it down.

Finding Herb Paris

Your first stop should be Apothecary Emmerich, located just southwest of the fast-travel point in Troskowitz. This guy sells Dried Herb Paris, which is exactly what you need. Be sure to buy three of them. That’s one ingredient down. Two to go.

Collecting Poppy and Thistle

For the next two ingredients, just walk outside the apothecary’s shop into the fields nearby. This is where you’ll find both Poppy and Thistle growing naturally.

• Poppy is easy to spot with its red flowers.
• Thistle is covered in purple flowers. Make sure to grab three of each before moving on.

Time to Brew Some Magic

You have all the materials now, let's start preparing the potion. The last step is to go to the Alchemy bench, which is in a shed to the left of the apothecary. When you arrive at the bench, make sure to follow the steps carefully to prepare the potion:

1. Pick up oil from the top-left shelf and pour it into the cauldron.
2. Open your inventory and place Poppy, Thistle, and Dried Herb Paris on the side.
3. Take a handful of Poppy and toss it into the cauldron. Then, lower the cauldron for one turn.
4. Bring the cauldron back up and add a handful of Thistle. Lower the cauldron for one turn again.
5. Grab the Herb Paris, grind it in the mortar, then toss it into the cauldron.
6. Finally, take the phial from the bottom-left side of the bench and pour the potion into it. If you followed the steps correctly, congratulations—you now have the Strong Lullaby Potion!

What’s Next?

Once you’ve got the potion, a new objective marker will pop up, sending you to Zhelejov town, where the bull is waiting. Now, all you have to do is use the potion on the bull, put it to sleep, and continue on with your chaotic wedding-crashing adventure.

Why Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Feels More Real Than Other RPGs

One of the reasons why KCD2 stands out from other RPGs is that it doesn’t hold your hand. In most games, you’d get a simple “go here, do this” task with clear directions. But here? You’re thrown into the medieval world and have to figure things out for yourself.

This potion quest is a perfect example. Instead of just buying a sleeping potion, you have to track down herbs, use an alchemy bench, and carefully follow brewing steps. It makes even the simplest tasks feel like achievements. And let’s be real, half the fun of this game is messing things up. If you somehow set yourself on fire at the alchemy bench, I won’t judge. We’ve all been there.

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Final Thoughts

The Sleeping Potion in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 might seem like a simple quest item, but the process of making it is what makes the game shine. Instead of just grabbing it from a chest, you have to hunt down herbs, brew them properly, and use them strategically.

It’s just another reminder that this game isn’t like your usual RPGs. It rewards patience, exploration, and attention to detail—or, if you prefer, watching someone else figure it out on YouTube and copying their steps. No judgment here.

So, whether you’re here to knock out a bull, explore the world, or just see what kind of chaos you can cause, KCD2 keeps things immersive and challenging. Good luck, have fun, and maybe don’t drink the potion yourself.

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