By Jay / / Games

Unicorn blood is the cornerstone of Dead Rails newest update for the most powerful potions—from reanimation brews to devastating fire traps. Yet collecting enough blood can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. This guide walks you through the fastest, most reliable methods for stocking up on unicorn blood, so you’ll never run dry when crafting Angel’s Tears, Devil’s Tears, Holy Water, or Primordial Soup.


Why Unicorn Blood Matters

Unicorn blood isn’t just another ingredient—it’s the base for all four new potions introduced in Update 0.14.0. Without it, you can’t:

  • Reanimate corpses with Primordial Potion
  • Heal instantly using Angel’s Tears
  • Ignite massive fires via Devil’s Tears
  • Burn foes with Holy Water

Mastering unicorn blood farming lets you leverage every high-tier potion in Dead Rails, giving you an edge in combat and exploration. Check out the full Potion Crafting Recipe Dead Rails Guide.

2 Ways to Easily Get Unicorn Blood Easily

Method 1: Killing Unicorns

The most straightforward way to get unicorn blood is by hunting the unicorns themselves. When you kill a unicorn, it leaves behind a fresh blood puddle that you can collect.

How to do it:

  • Find Unicorns: They usually roam around the dead rails world and it is pretty rare.
  • Prepare Bottles: Make sure you have plenty of empty glass bottles to collect the blood once the unicorn is down.
  • Attack Quickly: Unicorns run fast and flee when threatened. Use a ranged weapon or a fast melee attack to catch them before they escape.
  • Collect Blood: After the unicorn is defeated, a blood puddle appears briefly. Stand close and use an empty bottle to scoop up the blood before it disappears.

This method gives you full yields of unicorn blood but requires some hunting and combat skills.


Method 2: Lightning Strike on Puddles

If hunting unicorns feels slow or you can’t find any, you can use weather conditions to your advantage. During thunderstorms, lightning strikes can transform regular puddles—water, milk, or other liquids—into unicorn blood.

How to do it:

  • Locate Puddles: Find small pools of water or liquid on the ground. These can be natural puddles or leftovers from other sources.
  • Wait for a Storm: Keep an eye on the weather. When lightning storms appear, position yourself near these puddles with empty bottles ready.
  • Collect Quickly: After lightning hits, the puddle converts to unicorn blood at about half the normal yield. Use an empty bottle to scoop up the blood before it evaporates.
  • Bring Backup Bottles: Have multiple empty bottles on hand so you can collect as much as possible during a storm.

This method requires patience and timing but is useful when unicorns are scarce.


How to Store and Use Unicorn Blood Efficiently

  • Cluster Your Stock find filled bottles in a single bag slot. That way, you can grab multiple units at once when crafting potions.
  • Craft on the Go If you plan a major assault or outpost raid, mix potions in advance. Unicorn blood in bottles means you won’t waste time gathering mid-fight.
  • Convert Excess If you’m running low on storage, strike extra puddles with lightning to turn them into unicorn blood—and then craft potions that stack more compactly (like Angel’s Tears).

Unicorn blood is the gateway to Dead Rails’ most spectacular abilities. By focusing your efforts on the right locations, carrying plenty of bottles, and making smart use of weather events, you’ll build a potion stockpile faster than ever. Now grab your saddle, fill those flasks, and let the alchemy begin. Good luck out there—may your blood runs high.

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