Getting Started with Alchemy

Discover Plant Properties

Begin by gathering wild herbs like Nirnroot (near water), Deathbell (around graves), and Glowing Mushrooms (in caves). To learn what an herb does, eat it directly—you'll experience one of its magical effects for a short time. For a complete picture, brew the herb with an Awkward Potion at a brewing stand to reveal both properties at once.

Once you understand an herb's effects, you can brew potions normally or coat weapons with harmful properties to inflict status effects on enemies. Combine multiple ingredients to create potions with mixed positive and negative effects. You can also craft splash potions, lingering potions, and tipped arrows using these alchemical ingredients.