I don't use too many potions when against ordinary monsters, but when I go up against a boss, I multi-stack potion-effects for the duration.e.g. Before Koshchey:Full Moon AlbedoMaribor Forest AlbedoShrike AlbedoWolverine AlbedoWolf AlbedoGolden Oriole AlbedoKiss AlbedoTawny Owl AlbedoWillow AlbedoAnd maybe Petri's Philter Albedo(Broken up in 1 hour meditation stints when toxicity too high)Not to mention the Swallow Rubedo just before encountering the Koshchey, and Blizzard Nigredo after Azar dialogue.Of course, with Hard's low potion duration, the number of potions I consume increases, but the usage generally remains the same.For Normal difficulty, one of the above potion "meals" lasts all the way past the Koshchey and Azar, and generally lasts until the house before the Zeugl in Epilogue, ready for another "meal."Thus the need for Rebis Albedo and Hydragenum Albedo components. I WILL grind for the components, but bore easily.Mind you, I'm not saying that there is not enough to finish the game with. Not at all. I also brew stacks more than I need, just for "fun". ;D