Oil Recipes & Effects

Master oil recipes and their effects in The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition to gain combat bonuses against specific monster types.

Oils are a crucial alchemical enhancement for Geralt's swords in The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition, providing significant combat bonuses against specific monster types. Applying the correct oil before a fight can dramatically increase Geralt's damage output and turn a difficult encounter into a manageable one.

How Oils Work:

Oils are applied to Geralt's silver sword (for monsters) or steel sword (for humans and non-monstrous creatures) via the combat quick-select menu. Once applied, the oil provides a damage bonus against the designated enemy type for a set duration or number of hits. The bonus is typically represented as a percentage increase to Geralt's base damage.

Acquiring Oil Recipes:

Oil recipes are found throughout the game world, often as loot from defeated enemies, in chests, or purchased from alchemists and herbalists. make it a priority to collect as many oil recipes as possible to be prepared for any encounter.

Common Oils and Their Effects:

Oil Name	Target Enemy Type	Damage Bonus	Notes
Cursed Oil	Cursed Ones (e.g., Werewolves, Leshens)	+15% to +30%	Essential for dealing with many mid-to-late game threats.
Specter Oil	Specters (e.g., Wraiths, Noonwraiths)	+15% to +30%	Wraiths can be particularly troublesome without this.
Beast Oil	Beasts (e.g., Bears, Wolves, Endrega)	+15% to +30%	Useful for early-game encounters and certain beasts in later acts.
Insectoid Oil	Insectoids (e.g., Arachas, Endrega)	+15% to +30%	Effective against the various spider-like creatures.
Draconid Oil	Draconids (e.g., Wyverns, Basilisks)	+15% to +30%	Crucial for fighting dragon-like monsters.
Robber's Oil	Humans (Bandits, Soldiers)	+15% to +30%	While not technically a monster, this oil is vital for human combat.

Crafting Oils:

Once a recipe is learned, oils can be crafted at any alchemy workbench using common ingredients such as Alcohol, Rebis, Aether, and Quebrith. The required ingredients will vary depending on the oil's potency and tier.

Strategic Application:

Before engaging a known monster type, always check your inventory for the appropriate oil. If you don't have it, consider crafting it if you have the necessary ingredients. Identifying the monster type before combat is key to maximizing the effectiveness of your oils and ensuring a swift victory.