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Healing Potions are a type of potion that can replenish the hit points of a character, a Hireling (if present), or another player.

Diablo

Diablo Health Potions come in two variants.

It should be noted that different classes have varying bonuses towards the effects received from lesser Potions, as well as the Healing spell. In general:

  • Warriors and Barbarians heal the most Life from Healing and Rejuvenation potions
  • Bards, Monks, and Rogues heal a moderate amount of Life from Healing/Rejuvenation Potions.
  • Sorcerers heal a small amount of Life per Healing/Rejuvenation potion.

The class bonuses above do not apply to Full Potions, because they restore a hero to 100%, regardless of circumstances.

It should also be known that unlike the rest of the series, the effects of lesser potions are a randomized percentage of a hero's maximum Life/Mana, instead of a set amount.

Icon Name Effect
Diablo I health potion Health Potion Restores some of the character's hit points
Diablo I full health potion Full Health Potion Restores all of the character's hit points

Diablo II

In Diablo II Healing Potions have 5 levels with each one restoring more hit points than the previous. The healing effects of the potions are not instantaneous. It takes around 5 seconds for them to fully heal their specific amount of hit points. The amount they heal is spread evenly over time.

Healing Potions are one of the most common items found in the game. They can also be bought from any town's magical item vendor.

Healing Potions replenish different amounts of hit points depending on which class is using it (see table below). While in-game, you can hover the pointer over a potion in your inventory to see how many points it will heal your character

Icon Name Necromancer Sorceress Druid Amazon Paladin Assassin Barbarian
MinorHealing
Minor Healing Potion 30 30 30 45 45 45 60
LightHealing
Light Healing Potion 60 60 60 90 90 90 120
Healing
Healing Potion 100 100 100 150 150 150 200
GreaterHealing
Greater Healing Potion 180 180 180 270 270 270 360
SuperHealing
Super Healing Potion 320 320 320 480 480 480 640

Healing Potions also have a chance to double their health regeneration based on your character's current Vitality level.

  • Chance of Double Heal for Vitality up to 200 if Vitality is even: (Vit - 2) / 4
  • Chance of Double Heal for Vitality up to 200 if Vitality is odd: (Vit - 1) * (Vit - 1) / (4 * Vit)
  • Chance of Double Heal for 200 Vitality and up: 100 * (Vit - 101) / Vit

An example of one of the formulae above could be a Barbarian with 300 Vitality. After the formula works out as it is listed, he stands virtually a 2/3 chance of getting an "upgraded" healing from Health Potions. While this does not necessarily make them more favorable over Rejuvenation Potions, it does offer a bit of longevity, as a Super Healing Potion would heal the Barbarian for almost his full HP capacity over 5 seconds.

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Prior to Patch 1.10, Healing Potions, like gems, could be combined in threes to upgrade them to the next higher level potion.

Three Minor Healing Potions, along with three Minor Mana Potions and a chipped Gem, could be transmuted to a Rejuvenation Potion. The same recipe, except with a normal Gem, results in a Full Rejuvenation Potion.

Diablo III

Health Potion mechanics have changed somewhat in Diablo III. As Health Globes replaced the potions as a major source of healing, regular potions now instantly increase the characters' life points by 60% of their maximum health, but there is a 30 second cooldown before another potion can be used. This potion acts the same on all character classes. As of version 2.0 of the game, all Health Potions have been consolidated into one Health Potion that has no level requirement.

As of patch 2.2.0, Health Potions as separate, consumable items are no longer in game. Instead, it is an endless ability in the Health Potion slot that simply heals players for 60% of their maximum life, cast without cost. The function of Legendary bottomless potions remains unchanged: they are not consumed upon use as well.[1]

Icon Name Effect Level
Health Potion 2 Health Potion Instantly restores 60% Life. 1
AmplifiedPotion Bottomless Potion of Amplification Instantly restores 60% Life.
Increases all healing by 20–25% for 5 seconds.
61
Bottomless Potion of Kulle-Aid Bottomless Potion of Kulle-Aid Instantly restores 60% Life.
Burst through walls for 5 sec.
61
Bottomless Potion of Mutilation Bottomless Potion of Mutilation Instantly restores 60% Life.
+4000-8000 life per kill for 5 sec.
61
Bottomless Potion of Regeneration Bottomless Potion of Regeneration Instantly restores 60% Life.
+25000-45000 life over 5 sec.
61
Bottomless Potion of the Diamond Bottomless Potion of the Diamond Instantly restores 60% Life.
+50-100 resist all for 5 sec.
61
Bottomless Potion of the Leech Bottomless Potion of the Leech Instantly restores 60% Life.
+1500-3000 life per hit for 5 sec.
61
Bottomless Potion of the Tower Bottomless Potion of the Tower Instantly restores 60% Life.
+10% armor for 5 sec.
61
Bottomless Potion of Rejuvenation2 Bottomless Potion of Rejuvenation Instantly restores 60% Life.
+10-15% of maximum Resource if used at 25% Life or lower.
61
Bottomless Potion of Fear Bottomless Potion of Fear Instantly restores 60% Life.
Fears enemies within 12 yards for 3–4 seconds.
61

Development

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Health Potions before version 2.0 healed players for a set amount. In addition, there was a level requirement for every potion. These potions seemed weak by themselves compared to the content a hero may face, but items that granted the affix 'Health Globes/Potions heal +x Life' could make them a bit more of an aid.

Prior to patch 2.2.0, regular healing potions were dropping as items and did not need to be clicked on to be picked up (a lot like gold). This provoked a squall of criticism (as picking them up could not be disabled), since any player finding a Legendary potion did not have any further need for regular potions, therefore automatic pickup was unnecessary and even undesirable. Instead of making the auto-pickup optional, the developers have removed quantity-limited healing potions altogether.

Icon Name Heals Level
Minor Health Potion Minor Health Potion 250 1
Lesser Health Potion Lesser Health Potion 400 6
Health Potion Health Potion 550 11
Greater Health Potion Greater Health Potion 1000 16
Major Health Potion Major Health Potion 1600 21
Super Health Potion Super Health Potion 2500 26
Heroic Health Potion Heroic Health Potion 4500 37
Resplendent Health Potion Resplendent Health Potion 6500 47
Runic Health Potion Runic Health Potion 9000 53
Mythic Health Potion Mythic Health Potion 12500 58

References

  1. 2015-02-25, PATCH 2.2.0 PTR PATCH NOTES. Blizzard Entertainment, accessed on 2015-02-26
Potions

Diablo I
Recovery — Healing PotionsMana Potions
Elixirs — Elixir of StrengthElixir of VitalityElixir of MagicElixir of Dexterity
Quest Potions — Golden ElixirSpectral Elixir
Demo only elixirs — Elixir of ClumsinessElixir of DisillusionElixir of Weakness
Diablo II
Recovery — Healing PotionsMana PotionsRejuvenation PotionsAntidote PotionThawing PotionStamina Potion
Throwing — Poison PotionsFire Potions
Quest Potions — Potion of LifeMalah's Potion
Diablo III
Recovery — Health Potions

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