Hello everybody, Tabitha here! Right now, I will be telling all of you, especially the newbies, about basic potions and where to get them!
First off, you have to be present in the Commons area or the Fairegrounds (carousel and minigames area) of Wizard City. Then, go to the carousel if you're not in the Fairegrounds already. In front of the carousel, you should see a middle-aged woman, Hilda Brewer. It's Hilda who offers you potions with healing properties in exchange for some gold that you must have in order to purchase some. There may be other potion venders elsewhere in the Spiral, but as far I know, there aren't many known sellers of these anywhere else.
When you purchase one or more of these potions, you must know what they can do for you and realize that you cannot waste them, as they replenish your health and your mana energy, no matter how low or how not-so-low.
Another thing that you'll figure out as you're on your way to greatness is that whenever you complete a handful of tasks, starting with Wizard City's troubles, you end up being rewarded with a vial. These vials are essential to you, later on in the game even more so, because of the fact that you will face harder enemies and even more difficult (and lengthy) tasks.
That's basically all you need to know about Hilda's potion refills, but you never know if she will change her recipe or make new concoctions with spellrific effects. (Get it? Spell-rific?) Well... anyways, have an awesome rest of the day you guys!