Witcher 3 Potion Duration Comparison (Seconds)
Compare Witcher 3 base potion durations. Cat, Swallow, Thunderbolt, Killer Whale and Full Moon times in seconds and minutes ranked. Includes tables and sources.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Pheromones 90 seconds equals 1.5 minutes. | 90 seconds | Keeps bears from attack. Exploration potion | Gamer Guides Standard potions table lists 90 |
| Black Blood Base lasts 30 seconds. Enhanced lasts 45 seconds. | 30 seconds | Blood hurts vampires and necrophages when they wound Geralt | Gamer Guides Standard potions table lists 30 |
| Blizzard Base lasts 8 seconds. Enhanced lasts 10 seconds. | 8 seconds | Slows time when in danger. Shortest in this set | Gamer Guides Standard potions table lists 8 |
| Cat Base lasts 60 seconds. Enhanced lasts 120 seconds. | 60 seconds | Grants sight in dark and crit chance | Gamer Guides Standard potions table lists 60 |
| Drowner Pheromones 90 seconds equals 1.5 minutes. | 90 seconds | Keeps drowners from attack | Gamer Guides Standard potions table lists 90 |
| Full Moon Base lasts 60 seconds. Enhanced lasts 90 seconds. | 60 seconds | Raises max vitality | Gamer Guides Standard potions table lists 60 |
| Golden Oriole Base lasts 60 seconds. Enhanced lasts 120 seconds. | 60 seconds | Grants poison immunity and clears poison | Gamer Guides Standard potions table lists 60 and IGN lists 60 |
| Killer Whale 180 seconds equals 3 minutes. Has no Enhanced tier. | 180 seconds | Adds 50 percent breath and dive sight. Longest in this set | Gamer Guides Standard potions table lists 180 and IGN lists 180 |
| Maribor Forest Base lasts 30 seconds. Enhanced lasts 60 seconds. | 30 seconds | Speeds adrenaline gain | Gamer Guides Standard potions table lists 30 |
| Nekker Pheromones 90 seconds equals 1.5 minutes. | 90 seconds | Keeps nekkers from attack | Gamer Guides Standard potions table lists 90 |
| Petri's Philter Base lasts 30 seconds. Enhanced lasts 60 seconds. | 30 seconds | Raises sign intensity | Gamer Guides Standard potions table lists 30 |
| Swallow Base lasts 20 seconds. Enhanced also lasts 20 seconds. | 20 seconds | Regens vitality. Pauses 2 seconds on damage | Gamer Guides and Fextralife list 20 and IGN lists 20 |
| Tawny Owl Base lasts 30 seconds. Enhanced lasts 45 seconds. | 30 seconds | Regens stamina | IGN lists 30 for base Tawny Owl |
| Thunderbolt Base lasts 30 seconds. Enhanced lasts 60 seconds. | 30 seconds | Raises attack power | Gamer Guides Standard potions table lists 30 and IGN lists 30 |
About this converter
This page compares 14 Witcher 3 base potion durations in seconds. Times are base tier effects from Gamer Guides and IGN game data. Killer Whale lasts 180 seconds for dives. Blizzard lasts 8 seconds for slow motion. Most combat potions last 30 to 60 seconds. Cat and Golden Oriole each last 60 seconds at base. Use it to plan toxicity and fight timing.
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. Use Seconds for exact timers. Use Minutes to group short and long brews. Try Killer Whale against Blizzard to see the full range. Try Swallow against Thunderbolt for two short combat picks.
All times are base potions, not Enhanced or Superior tiers. Enhanced runs 45 to 120 seconds. Superior runs 60 to 180 seconds. White Honey and White Raffard Decoction have no timed effect and are left out. They clear toxicity or restore health at once. Pheromone potions last 90 seconds and keep bears, drowners or nekkers from attack. Patch 4.0 changed toxicity and crit odds but base times stayed the same. Alchemy skills can extend these times in game.
FAQ
Which base potion lasts longest?
Killer Whale at 180 seconds. It aids breath and sight while diving.
How long does Swallow last at base?
20 seconds. It regens vitality and pauses 2 seconds on damage.
Why are White Honey and White Raffard left out?
They have no timed effect. White Honey clears toxicity. White Raffard restores health at once.
Do Enhanced potions last longer?
Yes. Enhanced runs 45 to 120 seconds. Superior runs 60 to 180 seconds per Gamer Guides.
Sources
- Gamer Guides potions tables
- IGN Potions guide
- Fextralife Potion page
- CD Projekt Red in game tooltips
Last verified: 2026-10-02 · 14 entries
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