AD&D - Heroism in a bottle, Boost your Fighter!

What’s better than being a hero? Being a super-hero. In today’s episode, I’m cracking open the pages of classic D&D and taking a look at the Potion of Heroism and Super-Heroism—the go-to power boost for fighters who want to push beyond their limits.

The Potion of Heroism grants a temporary surge of life energy, boosting the drinker’s effective level—handy when a 3rd-level fighter suddenly gets to swing like a hardened veteran. The Potion of Super-Heroism? That’s the next step up, juicing up warriors even further, allowing them to hit harder, take more damage, and feel truly unstoppable—for a short time, anyway.

Both potions work like a cheat code for low-level fighters, letting them punch above their weight class in battle. But here’s the kicker—these effects don’t last forever, so chugging one at the wrong time might mean wasting precious power when you need it most.

When should you uncork one of these bad boys? Are they worth the gold and risk? And more importantly, should your DM be terrified of a potion-fueled murder machine? I’m breaking it all down in today’s episode. Strap in, grab your dice, and let’s talk hero juice!