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Resident Evil 4 Remake (RE4)

Yellow Herb Effects and How to Use

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Yellow Herb is one of the Recovery Items obtainable in Resident Evil 4 Remake (RE4). Read on to learn how to get Yellow Herb, its effects, and how to use this item!

Yellow Herb Overview

Basic Information

Yellow Herb
RE4R - Yellow Herb
Description A yellow herb that increases your maximum health. The amount it increases by varies depending on what the herb is combined with it. It cannot be used by itself.
Type Recovery Item Size 2 (2x1)

How to Get Yellow Herb

Obtained While Exploring

Resident Evil 4 Remake - Yellow Herb Chapter 1 Farm

Yellow Herbs can be found and obtained as you explore areas. They are much more scarce and much harder to find than the other herbs.

How to Use Yellow Herb

Combine With Other Herbs to Increase Max HP

Resident Evil 4 Remake - Yellow Herb Combine

Yellow Herb is used to permanently increase your Max HP. However, it cannot be used by itself and needs to be combined with other herbs before consuming. You can make different combinations such as R+Y or G+Y. But to maximize the Yellow Herb's effect of increasing your Max HP, it is recommended to mix it with a G+R Mixed Herb.

How to Increase Health

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Recovery Items Ammo Crafting Materials
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RE4R - Green HerbGreen Herb RE4R - Red HerbRed Herb RE4R - First Aid SprayFirst Aid Spray
RE4R - Mixed Herb (G+G)Mixed Herb (G+G) RE4R - Mixed Herb (G+R)Mixed Herb (G+R) Mixed Herb (G+Y)
Mixed Herb (R+Y) Mixed Herb (G+G+G) Mixed Herb (G+G+Y)
Mixed Herb (G+R+Y) RE4R - Brown Chicken EggBrown Chicken Egg RE4R - Yellow HerbYellow Herb

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3 Anonymous Anonymous over 2 years

Can't seem to find the answer anywhere, it mentions it increases Ashley's health as well, I assume this is for re 4 OG and not the remake as the mechanics are different. Correct ?

2 Anonymous Anonymous over 2 years

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