diff --git a/scripts/areas/area_seers/configs/stankers.obj b/scripts/areas/area_seers/configs/stankers.obj
index 79c10896a0..886135d0f4 100644
--- a/scripts/areas/area_seers/configs/stankers.obj
+++ b/scripts/areas/area_seers/configs/stankers.obj
@@ -12,4 +12,4 @@ iop1=Drink
 weight=2oz
 members=yes
 cost=20
-category=category_69
+category=potion
diff --git a/scripts/areas/area_varrock/configs/apothecary.obj b/scripts/areas/area_varrock/configs/apothecary.obj
index d29f339a25..5c5898f0b9 100644
--- a/scripts/areas/area_varrock/configs/apothecary.obj
+++ b/scripts/areas/area_varrock/configs/apothecary.obj
@@ -9,4 +9,4 @@ recol1d=9965
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=25g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
diff --git a/scripts/minigames/game_duelarena/scripts/duel_arena_settings.rs2 b/scripts/minigames/game_duelarena/scripts/duel_arena_settings.rs2
index 6d21ad7277..d452ca68db 100644
--- a/scripts/minigames/game_duelarena/scripts/duel_arena_settings.rs2
+++ b/scripts/minigames/game_duelarena/scripts/duel_arena_settings.rs2
@@ -154,11 +154,11 @@ return(true);
 if (~in_duel_arena(coord) = false) {
     return(true);
 }
-if (oc_category($obj) = category_69 & testbit(%dueloptions, ^no_potions) = ^true) {
+if (oc_category($obj) = potion & testbit(%dueloptions, ^no_potions) = ^true) {
     mes("Use of potions has been turned off for this duel."); // guess based on no food
     return(false);
 }
-if (oc_category($obj) ! category_69 & testbit(%dueloptions, ^no_food) = ^true) {
+if (oc_category($obj) ! potion & testbit(%dueloptions, ^no_food) = ^true) {
     mes("Use of food has been turned off for this duel."); // https://imgur.com/E0l52P2
     return(false);
 }
diff --git a/scripts/player/scripts/consumption/consume.rs2 b/scripts/player/scripts/consumption/consume.rs2
index 501bbdf5a4..792a6e8730 100644
--- a/scripts/player/scripts/consumption/consume.rs2
+++ b/scripts/player/scripts/consumption/consume.rs2
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ if (oc_param(last_item, next_obj_stage) = null) {
 [opheld1,jangerberries]@player_consume_item(consume_effect_stat, 2, 3);
 [opheld1,poison_chalice]@player_consume_item(consume_effect_poison_chalice, null, null);
 [opheld1,cup_of_tea]@player_consume_item(consume_effect_stat_say, 2, 3);
-[opheld1,_category_69]
+[opheld1,_potion]
 switch_obj(last_item) {
     // anti dragon
     case 1dose1antidragon, 2dose1antidragon, 3dose1antidragon, 4dose1antidragon :
diff --git a/scripts/player/scripts/consumption/effects/scripts/consume_effects.rs2 b/scripts/player/scripts/consumption/effects/scripts/consume_effects.rs2
index 7c9a925289..de822765b4 100644
--- a/scripts/player/scripts/consumption/effects/scripts/consume_effects.rs2
+++ b/scripts/player/scripts/consumption/effects/scripts/consume_effects.rs2
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ if ($message_data ! null) {
 }
 
 // if potion then display doses left instead of consume_message2
-if ($consumable ! null & oc_category($consumable) = category_69) {
+if ($consumable ! null & oc_category($consumable) = potion) {
     $consumable = oc_param($consumable, next_obj_stage);
     if (compare($consume_message1, "0") ! 0) {
         if (string_length($consume_message1) > 0) {
diff --git a/scripts/skill_herblore/configs/brewing/potions.obj b/scripts/skill_herblore/configs/brewing/potions.obj
index 63c6262e5a..c0c4cad0e7 100644
--- a/scripts/skill_herblore/configs/brewing/potions.obj
+++ b/scripts/skill_herblore/configs/brewing/potions.obj
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ recol1d=29543
 2dxan=84
 iop4=Empty
 weight=35g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 param=next_obj_stage,3dose1strength
 param=decant_potion_enum,potion_1strength
 param=dose_count,4
@@ -34,14 +34,14 @@ recol1d=29543
 2dxan=84
 iop4=Empty
 weight=30g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 param=next_obj_stage,2dose1strength
 param=decant_potion_enum,potion_1strength
 param=dose_count,3
 // jagex name
 
 [2dose1strength]
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 name=Strength potion(2)
 desc=2 doses of strength potion.
 iop1=Drink
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ param=dose_count,2
 // jagex name
 
 [1dose1strength]
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 name=Strength potion(1)
 desc=1 dose of strength potion.
 iop1=Drink
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ recol1d=7037
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=30g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,2dose1attack
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ recol1d=7037
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=25g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,1dose1attack
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ recol1d=7037
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=20g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,vial_empty
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ recol1d=28903
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=30g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,2dosestatrestore
@@ -177,7 +177,7 @@ recol1d=28903
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=25g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,1dosestatrestore
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@ recol1d=28903
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=20g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,vial_empty
@@ -219,7 +219,7 @@ recol1d=7078
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=30g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,2dose1defense
@@ -240,7 +240,7 @@ recol1d=7078
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=25g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,1dose1defense
@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@ recol1d=7078
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=20g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,vial_empty
@@ -282,7 +282,7 @@ recol1d=7091
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=30g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,2doseprayerrestore
@@ -303,7 +303,7 @@ recol1d=7091
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=25g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,1doseprayerrestore
@@ -324,7 +324,7 @@ recol1d=7091
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=20g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,vial_empty
@@ -345,7 +345,7 @@ recol1d=6365
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=30g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,2dose2attack
@@ -366,7 +366,7 @@ recol1d=6365
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=25g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,1dose2attack
@@ -387,7 +387,7 @@ recol1d=6365
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=20g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,vial_empty
@@ -408,7 +408,7 @@ recol1d=6342
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=30g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,2dosefisherspotion
@@ -429,7 +429,7 @@ recol1d=6342
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=25g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,1dosefisherspotion
@@ -450,7 +450,7 @@ recol1d=6342
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=20g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,vial_empty
@@ -471,7 +471,7 @@ recol1d=30653
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=30g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,2dose2strength
@@ -492,7 +492,7 @@ recol1d=30653
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=25g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,1dose2strength
@@ -513,7 +513,7 @@ recol1d=30653
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=20g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,vial_empty
@@ -534,7 +534,7 @@ recol1d=29351
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=30g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,2dose2defense
@@ -555,7 +555,7 @@ recol1d=29351
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=25g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,1dose2defense
@@ -576,7 +576,7 @@ recol1d=29351
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=20g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,vial_empty
@@ -597,7 +597,7 @@ recol1d=6845
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=30g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,2doserangerspotion
@@ -618,7 +618,7 @@ recol1d=6845
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=25g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,1doserangerspotion
@@ -639,7 +639,7 @@ recol1d=6845
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=20g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,vial_empty
@@ -660,7 +660,7 @@ recol1d=13251
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=30g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=cures_poison,yes
@@ -682,7 +682,7 @@ recol1d=13251
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=25g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=cures_poison,yes
@@ -704,7 +704,7 @@ recol1d=13251
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=20g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=cures_poison,yes
@@ -726,7 +726,7 @@ recol1d=30828
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=30g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=cures_poison,yes
@@ -748,7 +748,7 @@ recol1d=30828
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=25g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=cures_poison,yes
@@ -770,7 +770,7 @@ recol1d=30828
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=20g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=cures_poison,yes
@@ -791,7 +791,7 @@ recol1d=2463
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=25g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 // jagex name
@@ -809,7 +809,7 @@ recol1d=29217
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=30g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,2dosepotionofzamorak
@@ -830,7 +830,7 @@ recol1d=29217
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=25g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,1dosepotionofzamorak
@@ -851,7 +851,7 @@ recol1d=29217
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=20g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,vial_empty
@@ -862,7 +862,7 @@ param=dose_count,1
 [4dose1attack]
 name=Attack potion(4)
 desc=4 doses of attack potion.
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 iop1=Drink
 cost=15
 model=model_2789_obj
@@ -893,7 +893,7 @@ recol1d=28903
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=35g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,3dosestatrestore
@@ -914,7 +914,7 @@ recol1d=7078
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=35g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,3dose1defense
@@ -935,7 +935,7 @@ recol1d=7091
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=35g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,3doseprayerrestore
@@ -956,7 +956,7 @@ recol1d=6365
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=35g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,3dose2attack
@@ -977,7 +977,7 @@ recol1d=6342
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=35g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,3dosefisherspotion
@@ -998,7 +998,7 @@ recol1d=30653
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=35g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,3dose2strength
@@ -1019,7 +1019,7 @@ recol1d=29351
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=35g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,3dose2defense
@@ -1040,7 +1040,7 @@ recol1d=6845
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=35g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,3doserangerspotion
@@ -1061,7 +1061,7 @@ recol1d=13251
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=35g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=cures_poison,yes
@@ -1083,7 +1083,7 @@ recol1d=30828
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=35g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=cures_poison,yes
@@ -1105,7 +1105,7 @@ recol1d=29217
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=35g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,3dosepotionofzamorak
@@ -1126,7 +1126,7 @@ recol1d=11282
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=35g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,3dose1antidragon
@@ -1147,7 +1147,7 @@ recol1d=11282
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=30g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,2dose1antidragon
@@ -1168,7 +1168,7 @@ recol1d=11282
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=25g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,1dose1antidragon
@@ -1189,7 +1189,7 @@ recol1d=11282
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=20g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,vial_empty
@@ -1228,6 +1228,7 @@ op4=hidden
 op5=Light
 iop4=Empty
 weight=35g
+category=potion
 
 [4dose1energy]
 name=Energy potion(4)
@@ -1244,7 +1245,7 @@ model=model_2789_obj
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 weight=35g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 param=next_obj_stage,3dose1energy
 param=decant_potion_enum,potion_1energy
 param=dose_count,4
@@ -1264,7 +1265,7 @@ model=model_2697_obj
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 weight=30g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 param=next_obj_stage,2dose1energy
 param=decant_potion_enum,potion_1energy
 param=dose_count,3
@@ -1284,7 +1285,7 @@ model=model_2384_obj
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 weight=25g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 param=next_obj_stage,1dose1energy
 param=decant_potion_enum,potion_1energy
 param=dose_count,2
@@ -1304,7 +1305,7 @@ model=model_2621_obj
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 weight=20g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 param=next_obj_stage,vial_empty
 param=decant_potion_enum,potion_1energy
 param=dose_count,1
@@ -1324,7 +1325,7 @@ model=model_2789_obj
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 weight=35g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 param=next_obj_stage,3dose2energy
 param=decant_potion_enum,potion_2energy
 param=dose_count,4
@@ -1344,7 +1345,7 @@ model=model_2697_obj
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 weight=30g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 param=next_obj_stage,2dose2energy
 param=decant_potion_enum,potion_2energy
 param=dose_count,3
@@ -1364,7 +1365,7 @@ model=model_2384_obj
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 weight=25g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 param=next_obj_stage,1dose2energy
 param=decant_potion_enum,potion_2energy
 param=dose_count,2
@@ -1384,7 +1385,7 @@ model=model_2621_obj
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 weight=20g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 param=next_obj_stage,vial_empty
 param=decant_potion_enum,potion_2energy
 param=dose_count,1
@@ -1404,7 +1405,7 @@ model=model_2789_obj
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 weight=35g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 param=next_obj_stage,3dose2restore
 param=decant_potion_enum,potion_2restore
 param=dose_count,4
@@ -1424,7 +1425,7 @@ model=model_2697_obj
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 weight=30g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 param=next_obj_stage,2dose2restore
 param=decant_potion_enum,potion_2restore
 param=dose_count,3
@@ -1444,7 +1445,7 @@ model=model_2384_obj
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 weight=25g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 param=next_obj_stage,1dose2restore
 param=decant_potion_enum,potion_2restore
 param=dose_count,2
@@ -1464,7 +1465,7 @@ model=model_2621_obj
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 weight=20g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 param=next_obj_stage,vial_empty
 param=decant_potion_enum,potion_2restore
 param=dose_count,1
@@ -1484,7 +1485,7 @@ model=model_2789_obj
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 weight=35g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 param=next_obj_stage,3dose1agility
 param=decant_potion_enum,potion_1agility
 param=dose_count,4
@@ -1504,7 +1505,7 @@ model=model_2697_obj
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 weight=30g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 param=next_obj_stage,2dose1agility
 param=decant_potion_enum,potion_1agility
 param=dose_count,3
@@ -1524,7 +1525,7 @@ model=model_2384_obj
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 weight=25g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 param=next_obj_stage,1dose1agility
 param=decant_potion_enum,potion_1agility
 param=dose_count,2
@@ -1544,7 +1545,7 @@ model=model_2621_obj
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 weight=20g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 param=next_obj_stage,vial_empty
 param=decant_potion_enum,potion_1agility
 param=dose_count,1
@@ -1564,7 +1565,7 @@ model=model_2789_obj
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 weight=35g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 param=next_obj_stage,3dose1magic
 param=decant_potion_enum,potion_1magic
 param=dose_count,4
@@ -1584,7 +1585,7 @@ model=model_2697_obj
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 weight=30g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 param=next_obj_stage,2dose1magic
 param=decant_potion_enum,potion_1magic
 param=dose_count,3
@@ -1604,7 +1605,7 @@ model=model_2384_obj
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 weight=25g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 param=next_obj_stage,1dose1magic
 param=decant_potion_enum,potion_1magic
 param=dose_count,2
@@ -1624,7 +1625,7 @@ model=model_2621_obj
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 weight=20g
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 param=next_obj_stage,vial_empty
 param=decant_potion_enum,potion_1magic
 param=dose_count,1
diff --git a/scripts/skill_herblore/configs/brewing/potions_unfinished.obj b/scripts/skill_herblore/configs/brewing/potions_unfinished.obj
index 4aa88e3eef..a7f3a49032 100644
--- a/scripts/skill_herblore/configs/brewing/potions_unfinished.obj
+++ b/scripts/skill_herblore/configs/brewing/potions_unfinished.obj
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ recol1d=19191
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=2oz
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 // guessed name
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ recol1d=23158
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=2oz
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 // guessed name
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ recol1d=23251
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=2oz
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 // guessed name
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ recol1d=23155
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=2oz
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 // guessed name
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ recol1d=19186
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=2oz
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 // guessed name
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ recol1d=21147
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=2oz
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 // guessed name
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ recol1d=20083
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=2oz
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 // guessed name
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ recol1d=23254
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=2oz
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 // guessed name
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ recol1d=26324
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=2oz
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 // guessed name
@@ -165,7 +165,7 @@ recol1d=20186
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=2oz
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 // guessed name
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ recol1d=29427
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=2oz
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 // guessed name
@@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ recol1d=26324
 2dyan=1996
 2dxan=84
 weight=2oz
-category=category_69
+category=potion
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 
@@ -217,6 +217,7 @@ model=model_2697_obj
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 weight=2oz
+category=potion
 
 [snapdragonvial]
 name=Unfinished potion
@@ -232,3 +233,4 @@ model=model_2697_obj
 members=yes
 iop4=Empty
 weight=2oz
+category=potion
diff --git a/scripts/skill_herblore/configs/brewing/vials.obj b/scripts/skill_herblore/configs/brewing/vials.obj
index 223aeface3..eddb458b92 100644
--- a/scripts/skill_herblore/configs/brewing/vials.obj
+++ b/scripts/skill_herblore/configs/brewing/vials.obj
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ weight=20g
 cost=2
 iop4=Empty
 param=next_obj_stage,vial_empty
+category=potion
 // jagex name
 
 [vial_empty]
diff --git a/scripts/skill_herblore/scripts/decanting/decant_potion.rs2 b/scripts/skill_herblore/scripts/decanting/decant_potion.rs2
index bb6aa5d44e..46417d5819 100644
--- a/scripts/skill_herblore/scripts/decanting/decant_potion.rs2
+++ b/scripts/skill_herblore/scripts/decanting/decant_potion.rs2
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
-[opheldu,_category_69]
-if(oc_category(last_useitem) = category_69) {
+[opheldu,_potion]
+if(oc_category(last_useitem) = potion) {
     @decant_potion(last_item, last_useitem);
 }
 ~displaymessage(^dm_default);
diff --git a/scripts/skill_herblore/scripts/emptying/empty_vial.rs2 b/scripts/skill_herblore/scripts/emptying/empty_vial.rs2
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..4fea71a643
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/skill_herblore/scripts/emptying/empty_vial.rs2
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+[opheld4,_potion] @empty_vial(last_slot);
+[opheld4,vial_water] @empty_vial(last_slot);
+
+[label,empty_vial](int $last_slot)
+inv_setslot(inv, $last_slot, vial_empty, 1);
+
+// osrs: https://youtu.be/fYh1pbk7Gt4?si=ZCgi-Pi2Q9SD4IDi&t=47
+mes("You empty the contents of the vial on the floor.");