This is a full breakdown of which potion belongs on which shelf for every recipe set in Alchemess: Tidy Up Your Potion Shop! — covering the Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, Eta, Theta, Iota, Kappa, Lambda, Mu, Nu, Xi, Omicron, Pi, Rho, Sigma, Tau, Upsilon, Phi, Chi, Psi, Omega, Sun, and Moon lines. If you keep losing a run to misplacement and can’t figure out why a three-star rating keeps slipping away, the mapping below should clear it up.
For anyone stuck chasing all three stars on a run, the stumbling block is almost always the same: a potion goes onto the wrong shelf and the domino effect ruins the whole sequence. I put this together after enough failed runs of my own, and formatted it as a straight lookup so you can scan, place, and move on.
How to Read This Cheat Sheet
Each tier is a self-contained shelf set. The Roman numerals are the internal ordering within that tier, so thematically similar potions from different tiers do not share a shelf. Treat each header as its own shelf and place strictly by the listed name — community shorthand for a potion can differ from the exact shelf label, and that mismatch is a common source of two-star finishes.
Editor Warning: Themed names do not cross tiers. A potion that sounds like it belongs to Theta because of its death theme still sits on its own designated shelf, not alongside a similar-sounding potion from another set. Sorting by vibe instead of by exact label is the single biggest cause of dropped stars.
Alpha — Beginnings and Firsts
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Alpha I | Beginner’s Luck |
| Alpha II | Overconfident Day One |
| Alpha III | Prolonged Silence Instead of Hello |
| Alpha IV | Hoarder’s First Shelf Cleaned |
| Alpha V | Fresh Resolve (Highly Addictive) |
| Alpha VI | Avoided Hug-Handshake Collision |
| Alpha VII | Being Picked First |
| Alpha VIII | Ambitious Start |
| Alpha IX | Applause When You Enter |
| Alpha X | Finally Starting Today |
Beta — Tests and Discounts
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Beta I | Probably No Fall Damage |
| Beta II | Exploding Into Confetti (Should Un-Explode After) |
| Beta III | Placebo (Don’t Tell Drinker) |
| Beta IV | Partly Invisible |
| Beta V | Mostly Working Insult-Reflection |
| Beta VI | Effect Untested (Don’t Use on Pets) |
| Beta VII | Micro Motivation |
| Beta VIII | Sudden Involuntary Flirting |
| Beta IX | Amazing Miracles (Expired) |
| Beta X | Maybe Having an Amazing Day |
Gamma — Glow and Radiance
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Gamma I | Glowing When in Doubt |
| Gamma II | Radiant Blushing |
| Gamma III | Fireflies Mistaking You for Home |
| Gamma IV | Firefly Hiccups |
| Gamma V | Sparkles When You Twirl |
| Gamma VI | Glowing Whenever You Search for Something |
| Gamma VII | Glowing in the Dark |
| Gamma VIII | Sparkling Teeth |
| Gamma IX | The Too-Bright Idea |
| Gamma X | Glowing Love |
Delta — Transmutation
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Delta I | Becoming a Comfortable Couch |
| Delta II | Shrinking |
| Delta III | Being a Statue (…No Clothes) |
| Delta IV | Being a Grown-Up for One Day |
| Delta V | Halloween Pumpkin-Head |
| Delta VI | See-Through Skin |
| Delta VII | Breathing Underwater |
| Delta VIII | No Going Back (Wheel-Legs) |
| Delta IX | Un-Hexing |
| Delta X | Featherweight |
Epsilon — Boldly Wrong
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Epsilon I | Surely Not Pee |
| Epsilon II | Trusting the “Trust Me” |
| Epsilon III | Charming Delusion |
| Epsilon IV | Believing You Are the One |
| Epsilon V | Sunday-Monday Mix-Up |
| Epsilon VI | Getting the Haircut You Asked For |
| Epsilon VII | The Drunken Rune Tattoo |
| Epsilon VIII | Misreading the Room Entirely |
| Epsilon IX | Smiling Through the Clear Mistake |
| Epsilon X | Fake It Till You Make It |
Zeta — Sleep and Dreams
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Zeta I | The Nap That Fixed Everything |
| Zeta II | Good Sleep |
| Zeta III | Dreams Having Sequels |
| Zeta IV | Snoring in Trumpets (Time For Payback) |
| Zeta V | Bedtime Accepted on First Announcement. |
| Zeta VI | Flying Dreams Lasting Longer |
| Zeta VII | Waking Up Excited (…) |
| Zeta VIII | Sleeping With Eyes Open |
| Zeta IX | Dozing Mistaken for Deep Thought |
| Zeta X | Falling Asleep Mid Senten.. |
Eta — Timing and Bad Timing
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Eta I | Worst-Timed Bathroom Emergency |
| Eta II | Involuntary Hide & Seek Sneezes |
| Eta III | Voice Crack During Battle Cry |
| Eta IV | Arguments Ending for Dinner |
| Eta V | Bells Ringing Whenever You’re Late |
| Eta VI | Uncontrollable Laughter at Funerals |
| Eta VII | Perfectly Timed Punchlines |
| Eta VIII | Involuntary Comedic Pauses |
| Eta IX | Melodic Rhyming Whenever Music Plays |
| Eta X | Awkward Hug Timing |
Theta — Death and Undeath
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Theta I | The Reaper on His Lunch Break |
| Theta II | Your Reputation’s Untimely Demise |
| Theta III | Dying of Embarrassment (Reversible) |
| Theta IV | Drunken Necromancy (& Dancing Skeletons) |
| Theta V | Playing Dead Convincingly |
| Theta VI | Turning Undead When Asked For Help |
| Theta VII | Finding Peace With Death |
| Theta VIII | Negotiating With the Reaper |
| Theta IX | Funeral’s Delight |
| Theta X | Funeral’s Surprise (Rise to the Occasion) |
Iota — Kind Words
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Iota I | Difficult Conversations Going Smoothly |
| Iota II | Honesty That Feels Gentle |
| Iota III | Your Voice Making People Smile |
| Iota IV | Comfortable Silences |
| Iota V | Apologies Sounding Sincere |
| Iota VI | Compliments Feeling Effortless |
| Iota VII | People Leaning In When You Speak |
| Iota VIII | Telling Stories That Hold Attention |
| Iota IX | Your Voice Softening the Room |
| Iota X | Silence Feeling Friendly |
Kappa — Ghosts and Yokai
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Kappa I | The Lich Who Just Wants a Hug |
| Kappa II | Haunting Your Own House |
| Kappa III | Poltergeist Paying Monthly Rent |
| Kappa IV | Being Ghosted |
| Kappa V | The Banshee’s Sensitive Side |
| Kappa VI | Befriending the Neighbor Yokai |
| Kappa VII | Believing Ghosts Are Fantasy |
| Kappa VIII | Turning Into a Ghost When Embarrassed |
| Kappa IX | Running Out-of-Body Errands |
| Kappa X | Poltergeist Helping With the Housework |
Lambda — Battle and Vigor
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Lambda I | Snowballs That Find Their Target |
| Lambda II | The Stare That Makes Others Blink First |
| Lambda III | Sudden Arm Wrestling Strength |
| Lambda IV | Enemies Always Winking Back |
| Lambda V | Pillow Fight Superiority |
| Lambda VI | The Floor Being Lava |
| Lambda VII | The Battering Ram |
| Lambda VIII | Friendly Rivalry Lasting All Evening |
| Lambda IX | Shadow Boxing With Style |
| Lambda X | The Epic Pre-Battle Speech |
Mu — Invisibility
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Mu I | Invisible Mustache |
| Mu II | Invisible Until the Bill Arrives |
| Mu III | Invisible in Mirrors |
| Mu IV | Looking Like the Tapestry |
| Mu V | Seeing the Invisible (Surprise Party!) |
| Mu VI | Being Overlooked |
| Mu VII | Silent Footsteps |
| Mu VIII | Left Out of Group Paintings |
| Mu IX | Ignored in Every Council |
| Mu X | The Social Fade (What Reputation?) |
Nu — Pets and Furries
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Nu I | Cat-Ears (Cute & Sensitive) |
| Nu II | The Penguin Waddle |
| Nu III | Moo for Hello (Join The Fun) |
| Nu IV | Every Dog Choosing Your Lap |
| Nu V | Perfect Purring |
| Nu VI | Riding the Dog Into Battle |
| Nu VII | Howling With the Dogs |
| Nu VIII | Pet Speak (Non-Verbal) |
| Nu IX | Involuntarily Fetching Thrown Objects |
| Nu X | Fluffy Fur |
Xi — Silk Road Exotics
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Xi I | Enlightenment |
| Xi II | The Dragon’s Tea Break |
| Xi III | Jade Calm |
| Xi IV | Cherry Petals Whenever You Pose |
| Xi V | Airborne Koi Circling You |
| Xi VI | Flying Lanterns Following You |
| Xi VII | Dragon Smoke Breath |
| Xi VIII | The Kung Fu |
| Xi IX | Awakening Your Chi |
| Xi X | Laozi’s Wisdom |
Omicron — Road and Travel
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Omicron I | Shortcuts That Actually Work |
| Omicron II | Inns Always Having a Room Left |
| Omicron III | The Accidental Scenic Route |
| Omicron IV | Knowing Which Way Is Home |
| Omicron V | Tireless Legs |
| Omicron VI | Safe Travels |
| Omicron VII | Carts Always Stopping for You |
| Omicron VIII | Arriving While Dinner’s Still Hot |
| Omicron IX | Milestones Saying “Almost There” |
| Omicron X | Complimentary Upgrades (When Available) |
Pi — Never Ending Story
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Pi I | Eternal Love |
| Pi II | Becoming the Guest Who Won’t Leave |
| Pi III | Everlasting Gratitude |
| Pi IV | The Host Who Won’t Sit Down |
| Pi V | The Deja-Vu Marathon |
| Pi VI | The Sunday That Repeats |
| Pi VII | Believable “I’ll Do It Tomorrow” |
| Pi VIII | Always Drawing Rock-Paper-Scissors |
| Pi IX | Infinite Patience |
| Pi X | Endless Endurance |
Rho — Personal Weather
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Rho I | The Personal Raincloud (Follows You) |
| Rho II | Rain Missing Only You |
| Rho III | Your Snowman Lasting Till Spring |
| Rho IV | Thunderstorms When You Want to Read |
| Rho V | Wind Always at Your Back |
| Rho VI | Warmth on Cold Winter Nights |
| Rho VII | Snow Falling Slower Around You |
| Rho VIII | Personal Sunbeam |
| Rho IX | Lightning Whenever You Snap |
| Rho X | Rainbow Trail When Returning Home |
Sigma — Goblin Economics
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Sigma I | Understanding Goblin Math |
| Sigma II | Goblin’s Greed (& Sudden Urge to Buy) |
| Sigma III | Compulsive Overpaying |
| Sigma IV | Everything Seeming Like a Great Deal |
| Sigma V | Most Excellent Haggling |
| Sigma VI | Customer Loyalty (to the Pyramid Scheme) |
| Sigma VII | Trusting the Fine Print |
| Sigma VIII | Receipts Manifesting for Every Favor Given |
| Sigma IX | Knowing the Price of Anything You Touch |
| Sigma X | Coins Sticking to Your Fingers |
Tau — Protection
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Tau I | Protection From Inconvenience |
| Tau II | Arrows Politely Missing You |
| Tau III | Warded Against Compliments |
| Tau IV | Unpickpocketable Pockets |
| Tau V | The Backfired Hex |
| Tau VI | Ignored by Children |
| Tau VII | Attracting Guardian Angels |
| Tau VIII | Pillow Forts Becoming Magic Barriers |
| Tau IX | Personal-Space Bubble (Clear but Soundproof) |
| Tau X | Gossip Immunity |
Upsilon — Seers and Omens
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Upsilon I | The Vision Open to Interpretation |
| Upsilon II | Interpreting “It’s Complicated” |
| Upsilon III | Hindsight Delivered in Advance |
| Upsilon IV | Reading Between the Leaves |
| Upsilon V | The Future Arriving Fashionably Late |
| Upsilon VI | Prophecies That Rhyme |
| Upsilon VII | Knowing Who Will Write Back |
| Upsilon VIII | Seeing It Coming |
| Upsilon IX | Oracle’s Vague Non-Answer |
| Upsilon X | Sensing Visitors One Kettle Early |
Phi — Beauty and Vanity
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Phi I | Hair That Styles Itself Perfectly |
| Phi II | Ugly by Day, Beauty by Night |
| Phi III | Finding Peace With How You Look |
| Phi IV | Mirrors Always Showing Your Beauty |
| Phi V | Irresistible Soft Charm |
| Phi VI | The Beauty from Within |
| Phi VII | Perfect Proportions |
| Phi VIII | Seeing in Golden Ratios |
| Phi IX | Candlelight Finding Your Good Side |
| Phi X | Portraits Straightening as You Pass |
Chi — Hidden Secrets
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Chi I | Hearing Through Walls |
| Chi II | Reading Invisible Ink |
| Chi III | Books Opening to the Right Page |
| Chi IV | Finding the Perfect Gift |
| Chi V | Hideouts Appearing When Needed |
| Chi VI | Finding Quiet Corners at Every Party |
| Chi VII | Revealing Your Hidden Talents |
| Chi VIII | Secret Desires |
| Chi IX | Finding the Hidden Passage |
| Chi X | Understanding the Baby (Almost All Jokes) |
Psi — Mind and Madness
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Psi I | Forgotten Till Tomorrow |
| Psi II | Making Sense of This Madness |
| Psi III | Finding the Lost Train of Thought |
| Psi IV | Paralysis by Analysis |
| Psi V | Only Remembering the Compliments |
| Psi VI | Remembering Songs You Forgot You Loved |
| Psi VII | Not Reading Too Much Into It |
| Psi VIII | Spontaneous Nostalgia |
| Psi IX | What Others Think Doesn’t Matter |
| Psi X | The Spell Forgotten Mid-Cast |
Omega — Dramatic Exits
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Omega I | The Slow-Motion Walk-Off |
| Omega II | Echoing Final Words |
| Omega III | Fireworks When Leaving the House |
| Omega IV | The Perfectly Planned Rage Quit |
| Omega V | Love at Last Sight |
| Omega VI | Never-Ending Doorway Goodbyes |
| Omega VII | Dramatic Fainting |
| Omega VIII | Leaving Through the Wrong Door |
| Omega IX | Leaving Them Wanting More |
| Omega X | Disappearing Before the Consequences Arrive |
Sun — Luck and Glory
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Sun I | Local Legend Status |
| Sun II | Always Joining the Fast-Moving Line |
| Sun III | Rumors You Fought a Bear (and Won) |
| Sun IV | Catching a Lucky Break |
| Sun V | People Remembering Your Best Moments |
| Sun VI | Easy Wins |
| Sun VII | Perfect Coin Flips |
| Sun VIII | Attracting Small Miracles |
| Sun IX | Deep Satisfaction |
| Sun X | Simple Joy |
Moon — After Dark Lunacy
| Shelf Slot | Potion Name |
|---|---|
| Moon I | Midnight Snacks Without Consequences |
| Moon II | The Full-Moon Madness |
| Moon III | Late-Night Philosophy Sessions |
| Moon IV | Staying Up With Purpose |
| Moon V | The 3 A.M. Burst of Productivity |
| Moon VI | Becoming Nocturnal |
| Moon VII | The Midnight Cleaning Frenzy |
| Moon VIII | Remembering the Whole Night |
| Moon IX | Moon Jumps |
| Moon X | Fearless After Dark |
Conclusion
Bookmark this page and pull it up between runs — a quick glance at the correct tier and slot before you start sorting will save you from throwing away a clean three-star attempt. Get the placement right and the rest of the shop practically runs itself.