Resident Evil includes a host of restorative items, known as herbs, that’ll help you survive even the deadliest of monsters. Today, I’ll be going over what each herb and herb combination does in Resident Evil 1 Remake.
Herb and herb combinations are the primary ways to restore health in Resident Evil 1 Remake. Green, red, and blue herbs each have their own healing properties and can be combined for even greater curative effects.
Knowing green herbs heal, red herbs are useless alone, and blue herbs are antidotes will help you beat the game.
Continue reading to see what each herb combination does. I’ll also explain what types of herbs are in Resident Evil and how to find and use them.
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Resident Evil Remake’s Herb Combination List
Resident Evil 1 Remake’s main healing method is through the use of three herbs: green, red, and blue. Green restores health, red must be combined, and blue heals the Poison status. You can survive the toughest of encounters by simply remembering what each herb and combination does.
Let’s take a look at the complete list of herbs and herb combinations included in Resident Evil 1 Remake.
| HERB | EFFECT |
|---|---|
| Green Herb | 25% Health Restore |
| Red Herb | Combine Only |
| Blue Herb | Cures Poison |
| Green + Blue | 25% Health Restore + Cures Poison |
| Green + Green | 50% Health Restore |
| Green + Green + Green | 100% Health Restore |
| Green + Red | 100% Health Restore |
| Green + Red + Blue | 100% Health Restore + Cures Poison |
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Use this quick-guide table whenever you want to know what each herb and herb combination does in Resident Evil Remake.
NOTE: Herb restoration are approximates based on repeat plays and trusted source aggregates.
What Does Resident Evil’s Green Herb Do?
Green herbs restore 25% health.
- Approx. Health Restoration: 20-30%
What Does Resident Evil’s Red Herb Do?
Red herbs must be combined with green or blue herbs.
One red herb and one green herb heals 100% health.
NOTE: A red herb can’t be used by itself.
What Does Resident Evil’s Blue Herb Do?
A blue herb acts as an antidote and cures the Poison status.
- Cures Poison
NOTE: Poison status gradually drains health. Use a blue herb as soon as possible once poisoned.
What Do Mixed Herbs Do In Resident Evil?
Resident Evil mixed herbs provide increased restorative properties compared to using herbs by themselves. Green herbs heal more health and red herbs boost green herb’s curative properties when combined.
Mixed herbs provide greater healing properties than when used alone
Learning how to combine herbs properly in Resident Evil is vital. Doing so will help you restore the maximum amount of health you can in any given situation.
Combing green and red herbs have saved me from certain death so many times against zombie and dog attacks that I’ve lost count.
Now let’s take a look at all 5 herb combinations in Resident Evil 1 Remake.
Green + Blue Herb Combination
A green and blue herb combined heals 25% health and cures Poison.
- Cures Poison
- Approx. Health Restoration: 20-30%
Green + Green Herb Combination
Two green herbs combined heals 50% health.
- Approx. Health Restoration: 50-60%
Green + Green + Green Herb Combination
Three green herbs combined heals 100% health.
- Heals 100% health
Green + Red Herb Combination
A red and green herb combined heals 100% health.
- Heals 100% health
Green + Red + Blue Herb Combination
A red, green, and blue herb combined heals 100% health and cures Poison.
- Cures Poison
- Heals 100% health
What Are Resident Evil Herbs And What Do They Do?
Herbs restore health and status conditions in Resident Evil 1 Remake and throughout the Resident Evil series. These small green, red, and blue shrubs are the primary way to heal, can be combined to provide more potent effects, and can be found in many places throughout the game.
Herbs restore health and status conditions in Resident Evil
Picking an herb off the ground adds it to your inventory, where it can be used to restore health or to cure the Poison status.
There are a limited supply of herbs that can be found, however, so using each one becomes a process of strategic resource use.
How Many Types Of Herbs Are There In Resident Evil Remake?
There are three types of herbs in Resident Evil Remake:
- Green
- Red
- Blue
Additionally, combining herbs will lead to even better results.
Where Are Herbs Found In Resident Evil Remake?
In Resident Evil, herbs can be found throughout every location in the game. Many of the rooms in the Mansion, inside safe rooms, throughout the Courtyard, and up to the final boss encounter contain restorative herbs to use.
Herbs can be found throughout every location in the game
They’re often lying on the ground but can be found on shelves, atop crates, and sometimes tucked away in a corner.
TIP: Pay attention to the vibrant herb leaves whenever you enter a new area or new screen to find them all.
How To Pick Up Herbs In Resident Evil Remake
Resident Evil herbs are easy to pick up. Simply move your character close to the herb you want and press the correct button to add it to your inventory. Then, confirm that you want to do so by selecting “Yes’ when prompted.
Resident Evil herbs are easy to pick up
Picking up herbs is a simple, two-step process that just about anyone can do.
1) Get Close To A Herb
To pick up an herb and add it to your inventory, move your character close to an herb.
Press the confirm/action button.
2) Add The Herb To Your Inventory
A message will prompt you to pick it up. Select “Yes”.
As a result, the herb will be added to your inventory as long as you have space.
Keep in mind, you must have at least one free inventory slot to pick up one herb.
Read this useful article I created to help you better understand the game’s inventory system and whether you can drop items.
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