In order to survive in the post-apocalyptic world of Once Human, you have to make sure that your character is never thirsty and they are always well-fed. There are many recipes that can help you achieve that, but some of them give you special benefits as well.
Although the crafting system for cooking food in Once Human is not the most exciting one, it definitely offers good recipes that can provide you with more Stamina, Damage Resistance, and improved overall combat performance.
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Once Human Best Food & Drink Recipes
Potato Salad
Potato Salad is the best dish when it comes to increasing your chances of doubling the items you get out in the wilderness. The probability of finding any resource increases by 15% after consumption.
- Energy: 80
- Hydration: 0
- Sanity: 0
- Fixed Ingredients: 1 Deviated Pumpkin, 2 Salt, 1 Butter
Herbal Tea
If you want stats like Hydration and Energy to remain full for 2 hours straight, Herbal Tea is your best bet. It's always a good idea to combine this recipe with another one that grants increased damage when your Energy is charged to the maximum.
- Energy: 0
- Hydration: 100
- Sanity: 800
- Fixed Ingredients: 2 Purified Water, 2 Sugar
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Croquette
Although the Croquette will not give you any additional boosts apart from 80% Energy, it is perfect for selling to merchants. You can earn up to 2,000 Energy Links from just a single one of those.
- Energy: 80
- Hydration: 0
- Sanity: 0
- Fixed Ingredients: 2 Cactus, 1 Deviated Wheat, 1 Pickle
Assorted Canned Fruit
Assorted Canned Fruit will help you immensely during solo fights against bosses on Hard Mode, especially those who drain your Sanity. Even though the recipe itself does not grant Sanity, it can be used to make the Sanity Gummy.
- Energy: 80
- Hydration: 40
- Sanity: 0
- Fixed Ingredients: 1 Deviated Beet, 1 Coconut, 1 Aluminum
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Safety Sandwich
The Safety Sandwich can be useful in PvP servers, as it reduces incoming damage by 20%. However, keep in mind that Deviated Cucumbers are very difficult to find, so you might not be able to prepare this dish very often.
- Energy: 100
- Hydration: 0
- Sanity: 0
- Fixed Ingredients: 1 Deviated Cucumber, 2 Butter, 2 Corn Oil
French Fries
French Fries are easy to make, and they are very good for decreasing the damage taken by Deviants during combat situations. That way, your helpers will be safe while you are fighting side by side.
- Energy: 100
- Hydration: 0
- Sanity: 0
- Fixed Ingredients: 1 Deviated Potato, 2 Masala, 1 Cheese
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Signature Ice Brew
In a hostile environment like the one in Once Human, there is no doubt that you will run into a lot of polluted zones. The Signature Ice Brew will increase Pollution Resist by 30%, and your Sanity will recover extremely fast when you're not fighting.
- Energy: 0
- Hydration: 100
- Sanity: 1000
- Fixed Ingredients: 1 Deviated Aloe Vera, 3 Cucumber, 3 Tomato, 3 Ice Cube
Spectral Canned Mushroom
Although the Spectral Canned Mushroom does not grant any Energy, it emits a blinding light every five seconds, causing a 3-second Stun effect to nearby enemies, which can be extremely valuable, especially if you're surrounded.
- Energy: 0
- Hydration: 100
- Sanity: 100
- Fixed Ingredients: 1 Deviated Morel, 5 Mushroom, 2 Purified Water, 1 Aluminum Ingot
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Stargazy Pizza
Do you have to stay underwater to hide, or maybe cross a giant lake? Don't worry! Simply eat one Stargazy Pizza, and you will be able to breathe underwater for as long as you want.
- Energy: 100
- Hydration: 0
- Sanity: 0
- Fixed Ingredients: 1 Deviated Aloe Vera, 2 Shellfish, 2 Caviar
Borscht Deluxe
The Borscht Deluxe helps you when you open Gear and Weapon Crates by doubling the amount of Energy Links you get from each one of them.
- Energy: 100
- Hydration: 50
- Sanity: 0
- Fixed Ingredients: 1 Purified Water, 1 Morel
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Once Human Best Recipes Summary
It's important to note that every recipe from this list has the potential to be upgraded even further to provide more benefits. You can always add meat, fish, or plants to increase your Stamina, Mining Speed, or Dish Durability.
Each recipe in Once Human has very specific ingredients, but there are so many of them that it might be difficult to keep track. Here is our summary of the best food and drink recipes and what you need in order to prepare them.
Food Recipes
| Recipe | Ingredients |
| Potato Salad |
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Croquette |
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| Assorted Canned Fruit |
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| Safety Sandwich |
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| French Fries |
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| Spectral Canned Mushroom |
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| Stargazy Pizza |
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| Borscht Deluxe |
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Drink Recipes
| Recipe | Ingredients |
| Herbal Tea |
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| Signature Ice Brew |
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Have fun and good luck on your next adventure! For more information about Once Human, you can check out this article.
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