Cure Forgotten Stories Infection: craft with 1 Lility + 2 Corromush, or buy in town for 20 Silver.
A critical cast removes Infection; food and HP potions do not.
Infection can cost an arm. Arm restoration is planned, not available now.
The Infection description warns bluntly: "Your body will reject itself if not treated in time." For players who dally, that warning is completely literal—neglected Infection can cause your character to lose an arm.
This Forgotten Stories Infection guide explains the cure, how to brew or buy Purging Vials, and why standard healing supplies cannot save you.
How to Cure Infection in Forgotten Stories
A Forgotten Stories Infection cure needs more than bandages, HP medicine, or travel rations. You must purge the affliction using one of two proven treatments:
- Drink a Purging Vial: The primary medical curative. It instantly cleanses the Infection, stops internal systemic rejection, and safeguards your limbs.
- Receive a Critical Cast of Cleansing Waters: An Order/Water spell from the Small Sea book. If the caster lands a critical cast, Infection is completely purged alongside Deepwound and Venomed.
Practice the casting behind your Infection cure
How to Cast Every Spell in Forgotten Stories
Watch the rune-input demonstration, then use the cure table here to choose between a Purging Vial and critical Cleansing Waters.
Forgotten Stories Infection Remedies, Recipes & Town Costs
Compare the Forgotten Stories Infection treatments below before spending your supplies:
| Item / Remedy | Source & Materials | Town Cost | In-Game Effect on Infection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purging Vial | Brew: 1 Lility, 2 Corromush | 20 Silver | Complete Cure: Completely eliminates internal Infection, halting body rejection and preventing arm loss. |
| Cleansing Waters (Critical Cast) | Spell: Order/Water (Small Sea Book) | N/A (Spell) | Complete Cure: Purges Infection, Deepwound, and Venomed on critical hit. |
| Cleansing Waters (Standard Cast) | Spell: Order/Water (Small Sea Book) | N/A (Spell) | Does NOT Cure: Restores HP and trims general debuffs by 3 stacks, but Infection remains active. |
| Sterilized Bandage | Craft: 1 Lility, 3 Rags | 10 Silver | Does NOT Cure: Cures Deepwound only; completely ineffective against Infection. |
| Healing Elixir | Craft: 1 Manamerry, 2 Zarzaberry, 2 Lility, 1 Bone Shard | N/A | Does NOT Cure: Restores +30 HP only; body rejection continues. |
| Mini Healing Elixir | Craft: 1 Manamerry, 1 Lility | 8 Silver, 50 Copper | Does NOT Cure: Restores +15 HP only; body rejection continues. |
| Travel Food (Dried Bread) | Cook: 3 Wheat | 40 Copper (Value) | Does NOT Cure: Restores +6 HP and Well Fed; does not halt Infection. |
Why Food and Standard Healing Cannot Cure Infection
The common Forgotten Stories Infection mistake is trying to out-heal it with elixirs or food.
- Potions and Food replenish hit points, padding your health pool temporarily.
- Infection is not simple damage; it is an active systemic pathogen. As your body rejects itself, the underlying affliction progresses regardless of your current HP percentage.
- Drinking a Healing Elixir might keep your health topped up for a couple of turns, but it does nothing to stop the condition from eventually claiming a limb.
When dealing with Forgotten Stories Infection, always carry dedicated Purging Vials rather than relying on general recovery draughts.
Forgotten Stories Infection Progression and Arm Loss Risk
Untreated Forgotten Stories Infection can cause arm loss. Do not wait for that consequence before looking for a cure.
Losing an arm can disrupt your loadout, so check your available equipment and casting options. The important step is to cure Forgotten Stories Infection before arm loss happens.
Can You Regrow or Restore a Lost Arm?
Not currently. The game FAQ explicitly addresses arm restoration with: "Planned, not now."
Arm restoration is not currently available. Once an arm is lost to Infection, that penalty remains for the rest of your expedition. Immediate prevention and prompt cleansing are your only viable strategy.
Cleansing Forgotten Stories Infection with Critical Magic
Cleansing Waters
- Use it for
- A critical cast removes Deepwound and Infection; ordinary healing does not.
If your squad travels with an Order/Water caster using Cleansing Waters (unlocked through the Small Sea Book) to treat Forgotten Stories Infection, take careful note of the spell’s critical requirement:
- Standard Cast: Heals an ally, reduces general debuffs by 3 stacks, and gives Regeneration +3. It does NOT cure Infection.
- Critical Cast: Reduces debuffs by 5 stacks, boosts Regeneration to +4, and completely removes Infection, Deepwound, and Venomed.
Do not assume a standard cast of Cleansing Waters has solved your problem. Check your status bar: if the cast was not a critical strike, your character still carries Infection and still requires a Purging Vial.
Prepare Your Infection Cures Before Exploring
Use this Forgotten Stories Infection checklist to prepare your cure before an arm is at risk:
- Forage Corromush: Keep Corromush and Lility when you gather ingredients. Brewing a Purging Vial requires 1 Lility and 2 Corromush.
- Buy Town Supplies: Before departing on high-tier expeditions, visit town shops and invest 20 Silver in at least one Purging Vial.
- Field Triage Protocol: If an encounter leaves a teammate with multiple conditions:
- Treat Deepwound first with a Sterilized Bandage if they are in danger of getting knocked down (to prevent instant death).
- Administer a Purging Vial immediately thereafter to stop Infection progression before exiting the area.
- Learn More About Survival: To understand broader recovery tools, visit our Healing and Status Effects Guide and our Revival & Death Guide.
Forgotten Stories Infection FAQ
What is the exact crafting recipe for a Purging Vial?
Brewing a Purging Vial requires 1 Lility and 2 Corromush. You can also purchase them directly from town vendors for 20 Silver.
Can I cure Infection using a Sterilized Bandage?
No. Sterilized Bandages are strictly formulated to treat Deepwound and have zero effect against Forgotten Stories Infection. To purge it, you must drink a Purging Vial or land a critical Cleansing Waters cast.
Can a lost arm be restored or regrown?
No. The official game FAQ confirms that limb restoration is planned rather than currently implemented. There is no active mechanic to regrow an arm lost to untreated Forgotten Stories Infection.
Does normal Cleansing Waters cure Infection?
No. A standard cast of Cleansing Waters only restores health and reduces debuffs by 3 stacks. Purging Forgotten Stories Infection (as well as Deepwound and Venomed) requires a Critical Cast.
Can food cure Infection?
No. Consuming travel food like Dried Bread only grants minimal health and the Well Fed buff. It does not treat or halt the progression of Infection.
Sources: Forgotten Stories Trello, Infection Trello Card, Purging Vial Card, and Game Mechanics FAQ. Updated September 7, 2026.
Game images & gameplay sources
Game art and animations: Forgotten Stories Trello. Video walkthroughs: steeb.