Bitter Drink

Bitter drink is a makeshift healing aid item

Background
Originating from Twin Mothers, bitter drink is primarily carried by legionaries and is regularly consumed by wounded soldiers on the Legion's long forced marches. The drink is known for its bitterness, so much so that it needs to be drunk in one shot; the stomach rejects the concoction after a second gulp. It derives its name from curing the wounds but leaving the "bitter" pain from them.

Gameplay
Bitter drink is roughly as strong as healing powder, but does not carry the usual side effects that come from the use thereof - making it a highly effective means for replenishing health outside of combat. At any given level of Medicine skill, bitter drink restores slightly more hit points than stimpaks, although the time required for the full effect is much longer. Bitter drink counts as a chem, rather than a drink. Despite the fact that it requires Survival skill to craft, its effectiveness is governed by the Medicine skill.

Crafting
This item can be crafted by the Courier.

Creation requirements

Locations

 * These can be found on legionary assassins and recruit legionaries.
 * Sometimes sold by traveling merchants.

Behind the scenes
When asked about implementing the recipe, Chris Avellone stated that the "Bitter Drink recipe came from the Twin Mothers in the East, so you'd have to find someone who met them."