Quick answer: Alchemy turns researched materials into potions and production inputs. The Formulation Bench belongs in this same guide because search results and players use several names for the sequel’s alchemy stations.

What is confirmed

  • Alchemy is connected to research, ingredient study and dedicated stations.
  • The official game presentation includes the Astrologer’s Tower location.
  • Current third-party pages disagree on total Formulation Bench recipe counts, so this guide does not state one fixed total.
  • Unlock the relevant research before looking for a missing station recipe.
  • Check whether the output belongs to the Formulation Bench or another alchemy station.
  • Test the formula in the current build before scaling production.

What not to assume

Do not import Alchemy Workbench I/II recipes from the first game. Similar terminology is a major source of incorrect search results.

Verification note

This page separates official product facts from release-build walkthrough observations. If a patch changes the behavior, use the official links below and the page’s verification date before following an older step.