Fortify Enchanting Potions: Alchemy-Free Methods And Tricks

Fortify Enchanting potions in Skyrim can be created without investing in alchemy. The Fortify Enchanting Effect allows players to enhance the magic they apply to their armour and weapons. While the Dragonborn's alchemy level determines the strength of the enchantments and the duration of the potion's effect, there are ways to boost alchemy skills without investing in the skill tree. For example, players can grind out potions or pay NPCs for training. Gear with the Fortify Alchemy enchantment will also increase the skill while worn. Additionally, certain ingredients can be used to create a potion of Fortify Enchanting, including Ancestor Moth Wing, Chaurus Hunter Antennae, Dreugh Wax, and Stoneflower Petals.

Collect alchemy ingredients like Snowberries, Blue Butterfly Wings, or Spriggan Sap

Blue Butterfly Wings, Snowberries, and Spriggan Sap are all ingredients that can be used to make potions at an alchemy lab in Skyrim. Each of these ingredients can be used to create a potion of Fortify Enchanting. Here are some tips on how to collect them:

Blue Butterfly Wings: These can be acquired by harvesting blue butterflies found in the wilderness of Skyrim. They are typically found during the day, in clear weather, and near bodies of water. Areas like the tundra plains around Whiterun Hold, the fields east of Riften, and the area near Honningbrew Meadery are good spots to find blue butterflies.

Snowberries: Snowberries can be found on bushes in snowy regions of Skyrim. Early in the game, you can find three bushes outside where the player exits Helgen. Other locations to find snowberries include Driftshade Refuge, Mount Anthor, Dawnstar, Nightgate Inn, the road from Helgen to Ivarstead, the College of Winterhold, and the Blue Palace in Solitude.

Spriggan Sap: This ingredient can be purchased from various alchemy vendors in Skyrim. Locations such as Arcadia's Cauldron in Whiterun, the College of Winterhold, Honeyside in Riften, Proudspire Manor in Solitude, Fort Dawnguard, Mistveil Keep in Riften, and Grave Concoctions in Falkreath are known to sell Spriggan Sap.

By collecting these ingredients and experimenting with different combinations at an alchemy lab, you can create potions of Fortify Enchanting without investing heavily in the alchemy skill.

Combine two ingredients: Snowberries + any Fortify Enchanting ingredient

To make Fortify Enchanting potions without investing in alchemy, you can combine two ingredients: Snowberries and any other Fortify Enchanting ingredient.

Snowberries are small, red berries that grow in the northern regions of Skyrim, including the Pale, Winterhold, and Hjaalmarch. They are the easiest and safest Fortify Enchanting ingredient to collect, as they can be easily foraged in large amounts by wandering the wilds. They can also be purchased cheaply from alchemy merchants or taken for free if you are on friendly terms with the vendor.

When combined with any other Fortify Enchanting ingredient, Snowberries can create a basic Fortify Enchanting potion with no negative side effects. This includes ingredients such as Spawn Ash, Hagraven Claw, Blue Butterfly Wing, or Spriggan Sap.

For example, you can combine Snowberries with Blue Butterfly Wings, which can be obtained by catching blue butterflies in the wilderness outside Whiterun or Falkreath. Alternatively, you can purchase them from alchemy vendors at a low cost.

Another option is to combine Snowberries with Spriggan Sap, which can be purchased or stolen from alchemy merchants. It is usually not very expensive, and if you are on good terms with a merchant, they may even let you take it for free.

Creating Fortify Enchanting potions can be highly beneficial for Skyrim players, as they can enhance the magic applied to armour and weapons. Additionally, these potions can be valuable for selling, providing players with a good source of income.

Alternatively, use: Hagraven Claw + any Fortify Enchanting ingredient

If you're looking to make Fortify Enchanting potions in Skyrim without investing in alchemy, you can use the following combinations of easily obtainable ingredients:

• Snowberries + any Fortify Enchanting ingredient
• Spawn Ash + any Fortify Enchanting ingredient
• Hagraven Claw + any Fortify Enchanting ingredient
• Blue Butterfly Wing + Spriggan Sap

Hagraven Claws can be looted from killed Hagravens, horrific bird-woman witch creatures that use powerful destruction magic. Hagravens can be found in various locations across Skyrim, but if you're not up for the battle, you can buy Hagraven Claws at alchemy shops for a moderate price.

As for the other Fortify Enchanting ingredients, you can use any of the following:

• Ancestor Moth Wing (found in the Ancestor Glade during the main Dawnguard questline)
• Chaurus Hunter Antennae (dropped from killed Chaurus Hunters in Dwemer ruins and caves)
• Dreugh Wax (purchased from Khajiit Caravans)
• Stoneflower Petals (added with the Rare Curios creation and can be purchased from Khajiit Caravans)

Keep in mind that the effectiveness of Fortify Enchanting potions depends on your alchemy level. To boost your alchemy skill, consider grinding out potions or paying NPCs for training. You can also equip gear with the Fortify Alchemy enchantment to increase your skill while crafting potions.

Or, for multiple effects: Blue Butterfly Wing + Snowberries + Lavender

Blue Butterfly Wings can be harvested by catching blue butterflies. Butterflies can be found during the day in non-snowy areas. A large collection of butterflies exists near Talking Stone Giant Camp, northeast of Rorikstead along the Hjaal river. Blue butterflies are also common throughout Skyrim's temperate areas, such as the wilderness outside Whiterun or Falkreath.

Snowberries are red berries that grow all over Skyrim's northern regions. They are the easiest and safest Fortify Enchanting ingredient to find. They can be foraged by wandering the wilds of the Pale, Winterhold, or Hjaalmarch. They can also be bought cheaply from alchemy merchants or taken for free if the player is on friendly terms with the vendor.

Lavender is plentiful in the grassy plains surrounding Whiterun. It is also commonly sold by alchemists and found throughout the world in homes and kitchens. Friends of the Dragonborn will usually allow players to take their lavender freely.

Combining Blue Butterfly Wing, Snowberries, and Lavender will result in a potion with the following effects:

• Fortify Enchanting: For 30 seconds, items are enchanted stronger.
• Fortify Conjuration: Conjuration spells last longer for 60 seconds.
• Resist Magic: Resist magic damage for 60 seconds.

Or, for Fortify Smithing: Spriggan Sap + Blisterwort + any Fortify Enchanting ingredient

Spriggan Sap and Blisterwort can be combined with any Fortify Enchanting ingredient to create a potion with the Fortify Smithing effect. Spriggan Sap can be purchased or stolen from alchemy shops, while Blisterwort can be found in most caves in Skyrim, including Halldir's Cairn, Blackreach, and Chillwind Depths.

Spriggan Sap has the Fortify Enchanting effect on its own, so combining it with Blisterwort and another Fortify Enchanting ingredient will result in a potion with both the Fortify Smithing and Fortify Enchanting effects.

• Blisterwort, Glowing Mushroom
• Blisterwort, Glowing Mushroom, Giant's Toe
• Blisterwort, Sabre Cat Tooth, Sabre Cat Eyeball
• Blisterwort, Spriggan Sap, Glowing Mushroom, Snowberries
• Blisterwort, Glowing Mushroom, Boar Tusk

The Fortify Smithing potion can be used to improve your weapons and armour at a Workbench or Grindstone. It is important to note that the potion only works when improving existing gear rather than crafting new items.

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