Witcher 3 Decoction Duration Comparison (Seconds)
Compare Witcher 3 decoction durations. Base effect lengths from Gamer Guides to plan toxicity load, meditation refills and hunt timing. Includes tables.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ekhidna Decoction Toxicity 50. Refill by meditation with alcohol. | 1,800 seconds | Stamina spend restores vitality | Gamer Guides Decoctions database Ekhidna 1,800 |
| Water Hag Decoction Toxicity 50. Good for full health builds. | 1,800 seconds | Damage up at full vitality | Gamer Guides Decoctions database Water Hag 1,800 |
| Chort Decoction Toxicity 50. Helps against large foes. | 1,800 seconds | Blocks stagger. Drops knockdown to stagger | Gamer Guides Decoctions database Chort 1,800 |
| Ancient Leshen Decoction Toxicity 50. Fits sign builds. | 1,800 seconds | Each sign cast raises stamina regen for the fight | Gamer Guides Decoctions database Ancient Leshen 1,800 |
| Grave Hag Decoction Toxicity 50. Strong in group fights. | 1,800 seconds | Each kill speeds vitality regen for the fight | Gamer Guides Decoctions database Grave Hag 1,800 |
| Arachas Decoction Toxicity 50. Pairs with light gear. | 1,800 seconds | Less damage based on light armor and low weight | Gamer Guides Decoctions database Arachas 1,800 |
| Doppler Decoction Toxicity 50. | 1,800 seconds | Higher crit damage from behind | Gamer Guides Decoctions database Doppler 1,800 |
| Fiend Decoction Toxicity 50. Helps loot runs. | 1,800 seconds | Raises carry weight limit | Fextralife Witcher 3 Wiki Fiend 1,800 secs |
| Griffin Decoction Toxicity 50. Fits fast attack play. | 1,800 seconds | Bonus damage after standard attacks in sequence | Gamer Guides Decoctions database Griffin 1,800 |
| Ekimmara Decoction Toxicity 50. Helps long hunts. | 1,800 seconds | Damage dealt restores vitality | Fextralife Witcher 3 Wiki Ekimmara 1,800 secs |
| Foglet Decoction Toxicity 50. Useful in fog areas. | 1,800 seconds | Kills restore vigor and allow signs in fog | Gamer Guides Decoctions database Foglet 1,800 |
| Forktail Decoction Toxicity 50. Same 30 minute base. | 1,800 seconds | Boosts combat bonuses from behind | Gamer Guides Decoctions database Forktail 1,800 |
About this converter
Witcher 3 decoctions give long buffs with high toxicity. Each base decoction lasts 1,800 seconds, which is 30 minutes. This covers Ekhidna, Water Hag, Chort, Ancient Leshen and Grave Hag. The same 1,800 second base applies to Arachas, Doppler, Fiend, Griffin and the rest in this list. Toxicity stays at 50 while the effect runs. Meditate for at least one hour with alcohol to refill charges. Alchemy skills can raise the run time.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Load Ekhidna Decoction in one box and Chort Decoction in the other. Keep the unit as Seconds. Type a hunt length to see how much cover one drink gives.
Durations here match the Gamer Guides decoction database and Fextralife pages. All 12 entries share the same 1,800 second base. In game time can differ with the Adaptation skill and other Alchemy points. Toxicity does not fade until the decoction ends. One charge is held per type by default. Check each decoction page for mutagen, spirit and herb needs before craft.
FAQ
How long do Witcher 3 decoctions last?
Each base decoction in this list lasts 1,800 seconds, or 30 minutes.
How much toxicity do decoctions cause?
Each decoction here causes 50 toxicity. The toxicity stays until the effect ends.
How do you refill decoction charges?
Meditate for at least one hour while holding alcohol such as Dwarven Spirit.
What do Ekhidna and Chort decoctions do?
Ekhidna restores vitality when you spend stamina. Chort blocks stagger and drops knockdown to stagger.
Sources
- Gamer Guides Witcher 3 Decoctions Database
- Fextralife Witcher 3 Wiki Decoctions
Last verified: 2026-10-02 · 12 entries
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