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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Elder-Basilisk" data-source="post: 1585417" data-attributes="member: 3146">Potions can be useful but they shouldn't be a focus of your characters. The key is to use them before combat when you're expecting trouble and to have a few potions on hand to save your bacon if things get hairy or if you unexpectedly find yourself in a situation that requires lots of magic.Potion of CLW (good until 4th level or so; after that you want cure mod or cure serious). Useful for healing when the cleric is down, isn't in the party, or can't get to you. For after combat healing, scrolls are better.Potions of stat bumps. Good until 6th level or so when you're expecting a tough fight. After that, you probably have permanent items. Not worth drinking in combat.Oil of Bless Weapon. Good when you need to beat DR or are going into a tough fight.Potion of Protection from Evil. Good for when you're going into a tough fight or when an evil druid is overwhelming you with summoned creatures.Potion of sneaking. Good for when the rogue wants to scout a dangerous area.Potion of invisibility. Good for when you need to make the whole party sneaky.Potion of Fly. Good for a fighter if he ends up facing a flying foe and the wizard doesn't have fly. Keep one on hand for emergencies.Elixir of Vision. Excellent for a medium duration expedition into a trapped tomb or something like that--lets the rogue take ten and find most traps.In terms of usefulness, I'd rate potions of cure wounds, oil of bless weapon, elixir of vision, and potions of fly as the best ones--in that order.</blockquote>

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