Contact Medicine: Healing and Recovery
In Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, 'Contact Medicine' refers to the primary healing items and methods available to Sekiro. The most crucial of these is the Healing Gourd, a vital tool for restoring Vitality during combat and exploration. This gourd is not replenished by finding new armor or weapons, but rather by collecting Gourd Seeds scattered throughout the world and presenting them to Emma at the Dilapidated Temple.
Each Gourd Seed you give to Emma increases the number of uses your Healing Gourd has. This makes finding Gourd Seeds a high priority for survival, especially as you progress into more challenging areas. Emma, a skilled physician, is also responsible for crafting the initial Healing Gourd and can upgrade its potency. Her presence at the Dilapidated Temple makes it a central hub for healing-related progression.
Beyond the Healing Gourd, Sekiro can also utilize Pellets, a consumable item that restores a moderate amount of Vitality. While less potent than the gourd, Pellets are useful for topping off health between gourd uses or when gourd charges are depleted. Understanding and managing your healing resources is paramount to overcoming Sekiro's demanding combat encounters.
Healing Resources
| Healing Gourd | Primary healing item. Uses increased by Gourd Seeds. |
| Gourd Seeds | Found throughout the world, used to increase Healing Gourd uses. |
| Pellets | Consumable item that restores a moderate amount of Vitality. |
| Emma | Doctor who upgrades the Healing Gourd and can be found at the Dilapidated Temple. |