Alchemy Ingredient & Effect List

The art of alchemy in Oblivion allows you to brew powerful potions by combining ingredients with specific magical effects. Knowing which ingredients possess which effects is the foundation of successful potion-making, enabling you to create remedies for ailments, enhancements for your abilities, and potent offensive concoctions.

Each ingredient in Oblivion has up to four distinct magical effects, though only one may be revealed initially. By experimenting with combinations or consulting a comprehensive list, you can uncover these hidden properties. The order in which ingredients are combined can sometimes influence the resulting potion, but the core effects are determined by the ingredients themselves.

Here is a more detailed look at some common ingredients and their potential effects:

Ingredient	Effect 1	Effect 2	Effect 3	Effect 4
Dragon's Tongue	Damage Health	Damage Magicka	Fortify Magicka	Resist Fire
Redwort Flower	Damage Magicka	Damage Stamina	Fortify Health	Restore Health
Void Salts	Damage Magicka	Drain Magicka	Fortify Magicka	Resist Magic
Vampire Dust	Damage Health	Damage Magicka	Fortify Magicka	Resist Disease
Daedra Heart	Damage Health	Damage Magicka	Fortify Health	Restore Health
Ginseng	Damage Health	Fortify Fatigue	Restore Fatigue	Resist Poison
Flax	Damage Health	Fortify Magicka	Restore Health	Resist Frost
Mage's Bread	Damage Magicka	Fortify Magicka	Restore Magicka	Resist Shock
Grave Gallant	Damage Health	Fortify Health	Restore Health	Resist Disease
Imp Gall	Damage Magicka	Fortify Magicka	Restore Magicka	Resist Shock

To discover effects, you can either consume an ingredient (which may have negative consequences) or use it in a potion with another ingredient whose effects you already know. The first effect shared between two ingredients will be the effect of the resulting potion. Mastering these combinations is key to becoming a master alchemist.