D&D 5e Potion Prices
How much do potions cost in D&D 5e? Prices for all 22 potions by rarity — from the Potion of Healing tiers to rare and very rare brews.
Potions are consumable magic items: you drink one as an action and its magic is spent for good. Because each potion only fires once, it is priced well below a permanent item of the same rarity. The numbers below use the same DMG and Xanathar's Guide rarity math as the full magic item price list, cut down to just the drinkable potions for quick reference at the table.
Potion of Healing Prices
The four healing tiers are the potions players buy most often. Each step up in rarity rolls more healing dice — and costs proportionally more.
| Potion | Price |
|---|---|
| Potion of Healing The adventurer's staple: a swig of this red liquid knits minor wounds shut in an instant. Cheap, ubiquitous, and the first thing most parties stock before heading into danger. | 50 gp |
| Potion of Greater Healing A stronger restorative than the common healing potion, mending serious wounds in a single gulp. A mid-tier staple for any well-stocked party. | 200 gp |
| Potion of Superior Healing A high-grade healing draught that mends grievous wounds in one gulp. A top-tier staple for tougher fights. | 2,000 gp |
| Potion of Supreme Healing The strongest of the standard healing potions, mending even grievous wounds in a single gulp. A top-tier lifesaver. | 20,000 gp |
Common Potions
Common potions sit in the 50-100 gp rarity band. Below are the prices for all 2 common potions on this page.
| Potion | Price |
|---|---|
| Potion of Healing The adventurer's staple: a swig of this red liquid knits minor wounds shut in an instant. Cheap, ubiquitous, and the first thing most parties stock before heading into danger. | 50 gp |
| Potion of Water Breathing One dose lets you breathe underwater for a time as easily as on land. Essential for shipwrecks, flooded ruins, and undersea adventures. | 100 gp |
Uncommon Potions
Uncommon potions sit in the 101-500 gp rarity band. Below are the prices for all 13 uncommon potions on this page.
| Potion | Price |
|---|---|
| Potion of Poison A deceptive vial that looks and smells like a healing draught but poisons whoever drinks it. A nasty trap for the careless or a weapon for the cunning. | 125 gp |
| Potion of Fire Breath Drinking this lets you exhale gouts of flame at your enemies a few times before it's spent. A dramatic, satisfying way to add fire to any fight. | 150 gp |
| Potion of Animal Friendship A drink that lets you charm nearby beasts into treating you as a trusted friend. Useful for calming a guard dog or making an ally of a wild creature. | 200 gp |
| Potion of Climbing One dose grants a spider-like grip that lets you scale sheer walls and ceilings with ease. A cheap alternative to ropes and climbing gear. | 200 gp |
| Potion of Diminution Drinking this shrinks you dramatically for a time, small enough to slip through gaps and dodge blows. A handy trick for infiltration or evasion. | 200 gp |
| Potion of Growth This draught swells you to towering size, boosting your strength and reach in a fight. A brute-force answer to bigger problems. | 200 gp |
| Potion of Heroism A rousing brew that grants temporary vigor and courage, warding off fear as you fight. A reliable pre-battle pick-me-up. | 200 gp |
| Potion of Invisibility Vanish from sight for a time — until you attack or cast a spell — with a single swallow. A classic tool for scouting, stealing, and slipping away. | 200 gp |
| Potion of Mind Reading One dose lets you peer into the surface thoughts of a nearby creature. Invaluable for interrogations, negotiations, and rooting out lies. | 200 gp |
| Potion of Greater Healing A stronger restorative than the common healing potion, mending serious wounds in a single gulp. A mid-tier staple for any well-stocked party. | 200 gp |
| Potion of Gaseous Form Drinking this turns you into a drifting cloud of mist that can seep through cracks and float out of reach. A ghostly means of escape or infiltration. | 300 gp |
| Potion of Resistance One dose shrugs off a chosen type of damage — fire, cold, lightning, and the like — for a time. Tailored protection against a known threat. | 300 gp |
| Potion of Speed A jolt of magical haste that makes you move and act far faster for a short, frantic burst. A game-changer in the opening rounds of a fight. | 300 gp |
Rare Potions
Rare potions sit in the 501-5,000 gp rarity band. Below are the prices for all 4 rare potions on this page.
| Potion | Price |
|---|---|
| Potion of Clairvoyance A draught that lets you magically see or hear a distant location for a time. Scouting from the safety of afar. | 1,000 gp |
| Potion of Vitality A powerful restorative that removes exhaustion and disease and maximizes your healing. A full-body reset in a bottle. | 1,000 gp |
| Potion of Superior Healing A high-grade healing draught that mends grievous wounds in one gulp. A top-tier staple for tougher fights. | 2,000 gp |
| Potion of Invulnerability A draught that briefly makes you resistant to all damage. A few precious moments of near-untouchable defense. | 4,000 gp |
Very Rare Potions
Very Rare potions sit in the 5,001-50,000 gp rarity band. Below are the prices for all 3 very rare potions on this page.
| Potion | Price |
|---|---|
| Potion of Flying A draught that grants true flight for a time. The dream of soaring, bottled. | 9,000 gp |
| Potion of Longevity A rare draught that sheds years from the drinker, restoring youth — though not without risk. A sip against the march of time. | 10,000 gp |
| Potion of Supreme Healing The strongest of the standard healing potions, mending even grievous wounds in a single gulp. A top-tier lifesaver. | 20,000 gp |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Potion of Healing cost in D&D 5e?
Potion of Healing costs 50 gp, Potion of Greater Healing costs 200 gp, Potion of Superior Healing costs 2,000 gp, Potion of Supreme Healing costs 20,000 gp. The four healing tiers rise with rarity, from the common Potion of Healing up to the very rare Potion of Supreme Healing.
How much do potions cost in D&D 5e?
Potions are consumable magic items, so they are priced well below a permanent item of the same rarity. Common potions run about 50–100 gp, uncommon potions roughly 125–300 gp, and rare potions 1,000–4,000 gp. The most expensive potion on this page is the Potion of Supreme Healing at 20,000 gp.
Why are potions cheaper than other magic items of the same rarity?
A potion is used up the moment you drink it, while a magic sword or cloak keeps working forever. Because a potion only delivers its effect once, both the Dungeon Master's Guide and Xanathar's Guide value consumables far below a permanent item of the same rarity — the prices here already reflect that discount.
Can you buy potions in a D&D 5e shop?
Common and uncommon potions — especially the Potion of Healing — are the magic items most likely to be openly for sale in a town, since they are cheap and always in demand. Rarer potions are usually special-order items or treasure-hoard finds rather than shelf stock, and their price climbs steeply with rarity.
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