Ingredient List (with Effects)
Alchemy is a vital skill in Oblivion, allowing players to brew potent potions that can heal, enhance abilities, or inflict status effects on enemies. The effectiveness of these potions relies heavily on the ingredients used. Each ingredient possesses up to four distinct magical effects, and by combining ingredients with shared effects, You can create powerful concoctions. Knowing which ingredients have which effects is crucial for efficient potion brewing and for completing various quests.
Ingredients are categorized by their primary effects. For example, ingredients with the Restore Health effect are essential for healing potions. Ingredients with Fortify effects can temporarily boost your skills or attributes, while those with Damage effects can be used offensively. Some ingredients have unique or rarer effects, such as Paralysis or Invisibility, which can be incredibly useful.
Here is a partial list of common ingredients and some of their notable effects. Players are encouraged to experiment and discover all four effects of each ingredient.
| Ingredient | Effect 1 | Effect 2 | Effect 3 | Effect 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | Restore Fatigue | Damage Magicka | Fortify Luck | Damage Health |
| Barley | Restore Health | Fortify Magicka | Damage Fatigue | Weakness to Magic |
| Blue Entoloma | Damage Health | Damage Magicka | Fortify Magicka | Resist Magic |
| Dragon's Tongue | Damage Health | Fire Damage | Damage Fatigue | Weakness to Fire |
| Ginkgo Leaf | Damage Health | Damage Fatigue | Fortify Agility | Fortify Speed |
| Grapeseed | Restore Fatigue | Damage Health | Fortify Strength | Damage Magicka |
| Honey | Restore Health | Restore Fatigue | Damage Magicka | Fortify Willpower |
| Imp Gall | Damage Health | Fire Damage | Damage Magicka | Weakness to Fire |
| Kagouti Hide | Damage Health | Damage Fatigue | Fortify Strength | Resist Poison |
| Magebane | Damage Magicka | Fortify Magicka | Damage Health | Weakness to Magic |
| Muthrese | Restore Fatigue | Damage Health | Fortify Willpower | Damage Magicka |
| Nirnroot | Damage Health | Damage Fatigue | Damage Magicka | Invisibility |
| Pearl | Restore Health | Fortify Magicka | Resist Magic | Damage Fatigue |
| Spiddal Stick | Damage Health | Fire Damage | Damage Fatigue | Weakness to Fire |
| Vvardenfell Ash Yam | Restore Health | Damage Magicka | Fortify Magicka | Damage Fatigue |
You can discover ingredient effects by:
- Experimenting by combining ingredients in the alchemy lab.
- Using the "Taste" ability (if learned from a trainer).
- Reading alchemy skill books.
Collecting a wide variety of ingredients is essential for becoming a master alchemist.