Alchemy (Morrowind)

Main article: Skills (Morrowind)

For other uses, see Alchemy.

Alchemy is a magic specialization skill that appears in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. The Alchemy discipline is the mastery of crafting potions from mundane substances, with intelligence being its governing attribute.

Alchemy identifies magical properties in mundane substances. Substances are consumed directly, or prepared as potions to provide long-lasting benefits like healing and curing disease, water-walking, magical shielding, and fortifying bodily attributes.

The higher the Alchemy skill, the greater the benefit received from created potions; removal of negative effects, greater potency, longer lasting. Also, the number of properties identified per ingredient increases. Ingredients can be collected from creatures' body and plants, found in various containers in towns and buildings, and bought from individuals throughout the world. The simplest use, of the Alchemy skill, is to eat ingredients in order to experience the benefits (or harmful effect) of that ingredient, thereby learning its properties.

The skill level is increased upon successfully crafting a potion. When the progression of the current skill level reaches 100%, the skill level increases by 1.

Racial bonuses

Certain races gain a one-time skill bonus during character creation;

High Elf: +10
Argonian: +5
Breton: +5
Wood Elf: +5

Books

The following books give you bonuses to your Alchemy Skill:

Trainers

Level	Trainer	Location
100	Abelle Chriditte	Valenvaryon
50	Anarenen	Ald'ruhn
49	Galbedir	Balmora
48	Ajira	Balmora
42	Tongue-Toad	Ald'ruhn
41	Phane Rielle	Balmora

Mixing potions

Main article: Potions (Morrowind)

At a minimum, two ingredients with the one property in common are required to create a potion. For each pair of properties in common, that effect will be added to the potion. A max of four ingredients can be used to craft a potion.

Tools

Main article: Apparatus (Morrowind)

In order to create potions, it is necessary to have the proper tools. At a minimum, a Mortar and Pestle is required. To gain the maximum benefit from the ingredients, other apparatuses are also needed. Use of an alembic, calcinator, and Retort, will remove negative effects, increase potency, and increase longevity of potions

Appearances