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Potions are a sub-category of Items in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Potions are consumables that provide a plethora of effects when ingested, ranging from the restoration of Health, Magicka or Stamina, to removing harmful effects, as well as more situational uses such as turning the player invisible. Some Potions grant their effects instantaneously while others grant them over a period of time. All Potions weigh 0.5 units and have one dose each which is consumed upon use. Potions can be found all throughout Skyrim through exploration, as loot or rewards, purchased from vendors, stolen or crafted via Alchemy.

Note that this page does not cover Potions created through Alchemy.

Different types of Potions in Skyrim

Skyrim has various types of potions that provide different effects to players.

Restoration potions: Health, Magicka or Stamina is immediately restored
Regeneration potions: The regeneration of Health, Magicka or Stamina is increased for a duration
Fortify Potions: Grants Skill bonuses or Stat bonuses for a duration
Cure Potions: Cures diseases
Resist Potions: Grants the player Resistances to magic damage or individual elemental damage
Invisibility Potions: Turns the player invisible for a duration
Waterbreathing Potions: Player is able to breathe underwater for a duration
Waterwalking Potions: Player is able to walk on water for a duration
Well-being Potions: Restores points in all Health, Magicka and Stamina
Thieves Guild Potions: these potions are found in Thief Caches found around Skyrim
Unique Potions: Found in various ways with various unique potion effects

Top Useful Potions to Have in Skyrim

The following are some useful potions that players can use to help them during their playthroughs.

Potion of invisibility: Allows players to go invisible for a period of time. Enemies can still detect the player through sound cues.
Potion of Cure Disease: Cures diseases that the player has been infected with
Potions of Fortify Enchanting: Improved enchantment effects when enchanting gear
Potions of Fortify Smithing: Improved smithing effects when improving gear
Potions of Fortify Health: Good source of profits and Skill gain for Alchemy
Various Player crafted potions can be made through the use of Alchemy that can provide powerful and customized effects

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Name	Potion Type	Effect	Base Gold Value
Potion of Cure Disease	Cure Condition	Cures all diseases	79
Cure Poison	Cure Condition	Stops poison's continuing effects.	31
Potion of Minor Healing	Restoration	Restore 25 points of Health	17
Potion of Healing	Restoration	Restore 50 points of Health	36
Potion of Plentiful Healing	Restoration	Restore 75 points of Health	57
Potion of Vigorous Healing	Restoration	Restore 100 points of Health	79
Potion of Extreme Healing	Restoration	Restore 150 points of Health	123
Potion of Ultimate Healing	Restoration	Completely restore Health	251
Potion of Minor Magicka	Restoration	Restore 25 points of Magicka	20
Potion of Magicka	Restoration	Restore 50 points of Magicka	44
Potion of Plentiful Magicka	Restoration	Restore 75 points of Magicka	69
Potion of Vigorous Magicka	Restoration	Restore 100 points of Magicka	95
Potion of Extreme Magicka	Restoration	Restore 150 points of Magicka	148
Potion of Ultimate Magicka	Restoration	Completely restore Magicka	150
Potion of Minor Stamina	Restoration	Restore 25 points of Stamina	20
Potion of Stamina	Restoration	Restore 50 points of Stamina	44
Potion of Plentiful Stamina	Restoration	Restore 75 points of Stamina	69
Potion of Vigorous Stamina	Restoration	Restore 100 points of Stamina	95
Potion of Extreme Stamina	Restoration	Restore 150 points of Stamina	148
Potion of Ultimate Stamina	Restoration	Completely restore Stamina	150
Potion of Regeneration	Regeneration	Health regenerates 50% faster for 300 seconds.	311
Draught of Regeneration	Regeneration	Health regenerates 60% faster for 300 seconds.	380
Solution of Regeneration	Regeneration	Health regenerates 70% faster for 300 seconds.	451
Philter of Regeneration	Regeneration	Health regenerates 80% faster for 300 seconds.	522
Elixir of Regeneration	Regeneration	Health regenerates 100% faster for 300 seconds.	668
Potion of Lasting Potency	Regeneration	Magicka regenerates 50% faster for 300 seconds.	311
Draught of Lasting Potency	Regeneration	Magicka regenerates 60% faster for 300 seconds.	380
Solution of Lasting Potency	Regeneration	Magicka regenerates 70% faster for 300 seconds.	451
Philter of Lasting Potency	Regeneration	Magicka regenerates 80% faster for 300 seconds.	522
Elixir of Lasting Potency	Regeneration	Magicka regenerates 100% faster for 300 seconds.	668
Potion of Vigor	Regeneration	Stamina regenerates 50% faster for 300 seconds.	311
Draught of Vigor	Regeneration	Stamina regenerates 60% faster for 300 seconds.	380
Solution of Vigor	Regeneration	Stamina regenerates 70% faster for 300 seconds.	451
Philter of Vigor	Regeneration	Stamina regenerates 80% faster for 300 seconds.	522
Elixir of Vigor	Regeneration	Stamina regenerates 100% faster for 300 seconds.	668
Potion of Minor Well-being	Well-being	Restore 15 points of Health. Restore 15 points of Magicka. Restore 15 points of Stamina.	33
Potion of Well-being	Well-being	Restore 35 points of Health. Restore 35 points of Magicka. Restore 35 points of Stamina.	84
Potion of Plentiful Well-being	Well-being	Restore 55 points of Health. Restore 55 points of Magicka. Restore 55 points of Stamina.	139
Potion of Vigorous Well-being	Well-being	Restore 75 points of Health. Restore 75 points of Magicka. Restore 75 points of Stamina.	196
Potion of Extreme Well-being	Well-being	Restore 90 points of Health. Restore 90 points of Magicka. Restore 90 points of Stamina.	239
Potion of Ultimate Well-being	Well-being	Restore 100 points of Health. Restore 100 points of Magicka. Restore 100 points of Stamina.	269
Potion of Alteration	Fortification	Alteration spells last 25% longer for 60 seconds.	49
Draught of Alteration	Fortification	Alteration spells last 50% longer for 60 seconds.	106
Philter of Alteration	Fortification	Alteration spells last 75% longer for 60 seconds.	165
Elixir of Alteration	Fortification	Alteration spells last 100% longer for 60 seconds.	227
Potion of Haggling	Fortification	You haggle for 10% better prices for 30 seconds.	84
Draught of Haggling	Fortification	You haggle for 15% better prices for 30 seconds.	131
Philter of Haggling	Fortification	You haggle for 20% better prices for 30 seconds.	180
Elixir of Haggling	Fortification	You haggle for 25% better prices for 30 seconds.	230
Potion of the Defender	Fortification	Blocking absorbs 10% more damage for 60 seconds.	45
Draught of the Defender	Fortification	Blocking absorbs 15% more damage for 60 seconds.	70
Philter of the Defender	Fortification	Blocking absorbs 20% more damage for 60 seconds.	96
Elixir of the Defender	Fortification	Blocking absorbs 25% more damage for 60 seconds.	123
Potion of Strength	Fortification	Carrying capacity increases by 20 for 300 seconds.	170
Draught of Strength	Fortification	Carrying capacity increases by 30 for 300 seconds.	266
Solution of Strength	Fortification	Carrying capacity increases by 40 for 300 seconds.	365
Philter of Strength	Fortification	Carrying capacity increases by 50 for 300 seconds.	467
Elixir of Strength	Fortification	Carrying capacity increases by 60 for 300 seconds.	571
Conjurer's Potion	Fortification	Conjuration spells last 25% longer for 60 seconds.	61
Conjurer's Draught	Fortification	Conjuration spells last 50% longer for 60 seconds.	132
Conjurer's Philter	Fortification	Conjuration spells last 75% longer for 60 seconds.	207
Conjurer's Elixir	Fortification	Conjuration spells last 100% longer for 60 seconds.	284
Potion of Destruction	Fortification	Destruction spells are 20% stronger for 60 seconds.	96
Draught of Destruction	Fortification	Destruction spells are 30% stronger for 60 seconds.	151
Philter of Destruction	Fortification	Destruction spells are 40% stronger for 60 seconds.	207
Elixir of Destruction	Fortification	Destruction spells are 50% stronger for 60 seconds.	265
Enchanter's Potion	Fortification	For 60 seconds, items enchanted are 10% stronger.	54
Enchanter's Draught	Fortification	For 60 seconds, items enchanted are 15% stronger.	84
Enchanter's Philter	Fortification	For 60 seconds, items enchanted are 20% stronger.	116
Enchanter's Elixir	Fortification	For 60 seconds, items enchanted are 25% stronger.	148
Potion of the Knight	Fortification	Increases Heavy Armor skill by 10 points for 60 seconds.	45
Draught of the Knight	Fortification	Increases Heavy Armor skill by 15 points for 60 seconds.	70
Philter of the Knight	Fortification	Increases Heavy Armor skill by 20 points for 60 seconds.	96
Elixir of the Knight	Fortification	Increases Heavy Armor skill by 25 points for 60 seconds.	123
Potion of Illusion	Fortification	Illusion spells are 25% stronger for 60 seconds.	99
Draught of Illusion	Fortification	Illusion spells are 50% stronger for 60 seconds.	212
Philter of Illusion	Fortification	Illusion spells are 75% stronger for 60 seconds.	331
Potion of Illusion	Fortification	Illusion spells are 100% stronger for 60 seconds.	455
Skirmisher's Potion	Fortification	Increases Light Armor skill by 10 points for 60 seconds.	45
Skirmisher's Draught	Fortification	Increases Light Armor skill by 15 points for 60 seconds.	70
Skirmisher's Philter	Fortification	Increases Light Armor skill by 20 points for 60 seconds.	96
Skirmisher's Elixir	Fortification	Increases Light Armor skill by 25 points for 60 seconds.	123
Potion of Lockpicking	Fortification	Lockpicking is 20% easier for 30 seconds.	45
Draught of Lockpicking	Fortification	Lockpicking is 30% easier for 30 seconds.	70
Philter of Lockpicking	Fortification	Lockpicking is 40% easier for 30 seconds.	96
Elixir of Lockpicking	Fortification	Lockpicking is 50% easier for 30 seconds.	123
Potion of True Shot	Fortification	Bows do 20% more damage for 60 seconds.	96
Draught of True Shot	Fortification	Bows do 30% more damage for 60 seconds.	151
Philter of True Shot	Fortification	Bows do 40% more damage for 60 seconds.	207
Elixir of True Shot	Fortification	Bows do 50% more damage for 60 seconds.	265
Potion of the Warrior	Fortification	One-handed weapon do 20% more damage for 60 seconds.	96
Draught of the Warrior	Fortification	One-handed weapon do 30% more damage for 60 seconds.	151
Philter of the Warrior	Fortification	One-handed weapon do 40% more damage for 60 seconds.	207
Elixir of the Warrior	Fortification	One-handed weapon do 50% more damage for 60 seconds.	265
Potion of Glibness	Fortification	+20 Speechcraft for 60 seconds.	96
Draught of Glibness	Fortification	+30 Speechcraft for 60 seconds.	151
Philter of Glibness	Fortification	+40 Speechcraft for 60 seconds.	207
Elixir of Glibness	Fortification	+50 Speechcraft for 60 seconds.	265
Potion of Pickpocketing	Fortification	Pickpocketing is 20% easier for 30 seconds.	96
Draught of Pickpocketing	Fortification	Pickpocketing is 30% easier for 30 seconds.	151
Philter of Pickpocketing	Fortification	Pickpocketing is 40% easier for 30 seconds.	207
Elixir of Pickpocketing	Fortification	Pickpocketing is 50% easier for 30 seconds.	265
Potion of the Healer	Fortification	Restoration spells are 20% stronger for 60 seconds.	96
Draught of the Healer	Fortification	Restoration spells are 30% stronger for 60 seconds.	151
Philter of the Healer	Fortification	Restoration spells are 40% stronger for 60 seconds.	207
Elixir of the Healer	Fortification	Restoration spells are 50% stronger for 60 seconds.	265
Blacksmith's Potion	Fortification	For 30 seconds, weapon and armor improving is 20% stronger.	67
Blacksmith's Draught	Fortification	For 30 seconds, weapon and armor improving is 30% stronger.	105
Blacksmith's Philter	Fortification	For 30 seconds, weapon and armor improving is 40% stronger.	145
Blacksmith's Elixir	Fortification	For 30 seconds, weapon and armor improving is 50% stronger.	185
Potion of Light Feet	Fortifications	You are 10% harder to detect for 60 seconds.	45
Draught of Light Feet	Fortifications	You are 15% harder to detect for 60 seconds.	70
Philter of Light Feet	Fortifications	You are 20% harder to detect for 60 seconds.	96
Elixir of Light Feet	Fortifications	You are 25% harder to detect for 60 seconds.	123
Potion of the Berserker	Fortification	Two-handed do 20% more damage for 60 seconds.	96
Draught of the Berserker	Fortification	Two-handed do 30% more damage for 60 seconds.	151
Philter of the Berserker	Fortification	Two-handed do 40% more damage for 60 seconds.	207
Elixir of the Berserker	Fortification	Two-handed do 50% more damage for 60 seconds.	265
Potion of Health	Fortification	Health is increased by 20 points for 60 seconds.	67
Draught of Health	Fortification	Health is increased by 40 points for 60 seconds.	145
Solution of Health	Fortification	Health is increased by 60 points for 60 seconds.	226
Philter of Health	Fortification	Health is increased by 80 points for 60 seconds.	311
Elixir of Health	Fortification	Health is increased by 100 points for 60 seconds.	398
Potion of Extra Magicka	Fortification	Magicka is increased by 20 points for 60 seconds.	58
Draught of Extra Magicka	Fortification	Magicka is increased by 40 points for 60 seconds.	124
Solution of Extra Magicka	Fortification	Magicka is increased by 60 points for 60 seconds.	194
Philter of Extra Magicka	Fortification	Magicka is increased by 80 points for 60 seconds.	266
Elixir of Extra Magicka	Fortification	Magicka is increased by 100 points for 60 seconds.	341
Potion of Enhanced Stamina	Fortification	Stamina is increased by 20 points for 60 seconds.	34
Draught of Enhanced Stamina	Fortification	Stamina is increased by 40 points for 60 seconds.	73
Solution of Enhanced Stamina	Fortification	Stamina is increased by 60 points for 60 seconds.	114
Philter of Enhanced Stamina	Fortification	Stamina is increased by 80 points for 60 seconds.	156
Elixir of Enhanced Stamina	Fortification	Stamina is increased by 100 points for 60 seconds.	341
Potion of Resist Fire	Resistance	Resist 20% of fire damage for 60 seconds.	96
Draught of Resist Fire	Resistance	Resist 30% of fire damage for 60 seconds.	151
Philter of Resist Fire	Resistance	Resist 40% of fire damage for 60 seconds.	207
Elixir of Resist Fire	Resistance	Resist 50% of fire damage for 60 seconds.	265
Potion of Resist Cold	Resistance	Resist 20% of frost damage for 60 seconds.	96
Draught of Resist Cold	Resistance	Resist 30% of frost damage for 60 seconds.	151
Philter of Cold	Resistance	Resist 40% of frost damage for 60 seconds.	207
Elixir of Cold	Resistance	Resist 50% of frost damage for 60 seconds.	265
Potion of Resist Shock	Resistance	Resist 20% of shock damage for 60 seconds.	96
Draught of Resist Shock	Resistance	Resist 30% of shock damage for 60 seconds.	151
Philter of Resist Shock	Resistance	Resist 40% of shock damage for 60 seconds.	207
Elixir of Resist Shock	Resistance	Resist 50% of shock damage for 60 seconds.	265
Potion of Resist Magic	Resistance	Resist 10% of magic damage for 60 seconds.	90
Draught of Resist Magic	Resistance	Resist 15% of magic damage for 60 seconds.	141
Philter of Resist Magic	Resistance	Resist 20% of magic damage for 60 seconds.	193
Elixir of Resist Magic	Resistance	Resist 25% of magic damage for 60 seconds.	247
Potion of Brief Invisibility	Invisibility	Invisibility for 20 seconds.	214
Potion of Extended Invisibility	Invisibility	Invisibility for 30 seconds.	334
Potion of Enduring Invisibility	Invisibility	Invisibility for 40 seconds.	459
Potion of Prolonged Invisibility	Invisibility	Invisibility for 50 seconds.	587
Potion of Waterbreathing	Waterbreathing	Can breathe underwater for 15 seconds.	46
Draught of Waterbreathing	Waterbreathing	Can breathe underwater for 30 seconds.	100
Philter of Waterbreathing	Waterbreathing	Can breathe underwater for 45 seconds.	156
Elixir of Waterbreathing	Waterbreathing	Can breathe underwater for 60 seconds.	215
Potion of Waterwalking	Waterwalking	Walk on the surface of water for 60 seconds.	500
Potion of Plunder	Thieves Guild	Carrying capacity increases by 20 for 300 seconds. Stamina is increased by 20 points for 300 seconds.	511
Draught of Plunder	Thieves Guild	Carrying capacity increases by 30 for 300 seconds. Stamina is increased by 30 points for 300 seconds.	799
Philter of Plunder	Thieves Guild	Carrying capacity increases by 40 for 300 seconds. Stamina is increased by 40 points for 300 seconds.	1097
Elixir of Plunder	Thieves Guild	Carrying capacity increases by 50 for 300 seconds. Stamina is increased by 50 points for 300 seconds.	1402
Grand Elixir of Plunder	Thieves Guild	Carrying capacity increases by 60 for 300 seconds. Stamina is increased by 60 points for 300 seconds.	1714
Prime Elixir of Plunder	Thieves Guild	Carrying capacity increases by 70 for 300 seconds. Stamina is increased by 70 points for 300 seconds.	2030
Potion of Conflict	Thieves Guild	Increases Light Armor skills by 10 for 60 seconds. One-Handed weapons do 15% more damage for 60 seconds.	115
Draught of Conflict	Thieves Guild	Increases Light Armor skills by 15 for 60 seconds. One-Handed weapons do 20% more damage for 60 seconds.	167
Philter of Conflict	Thieves Guild	Increases Light Armor skills by 20 for 60 seconds. One-Handed weapons do 25% more damage for 60 seconds.	220
Elixir of Conflict	Thieves Guild	Increases Light Armor skills by 30 for 60 seconds. One-Handed weapons do 35% more damage for 60 seconds.	330
Grand Elixir of Conflict	Thieves Guild	Increases Light Armor skills by 40 for 60 seconds. One-Handed weapons do 45% more damage for 60 seconds.	443
Prime Elixir of Conflict	Thieves Guild	Increases Light Armor skills by 50 for 60 seconds. One-Handed weapons do 55% more damage for 60 seconds.	560
Potion of Larceny	Thieves Guild	Lockpicking is 15% easier for 60 seconds. Pickpocketing is 15% easier for 60 seconds.	141
Draught of Larceny	Thieves Guild	Lockpicking is 20% easier for 60 seconds. Pickpocketing is 20% easier for 60 seconds.	193
Philter of Larceny	Thieves Guild	Lockpicking is 25% easier for 60 seconds. Pickpocketing is 25% easier for 60 seconds.	247
Elixir of Larceny	Thieves Guild	Lockpicking is 30% easier for 60 seconds. Pickpocketing is 30% easier for 60 seconds.	302
Grand Elixir of Larceny	Thieves Guild	Lockpicking is 35% easier for 60 seconds. Pickpocketing is 35% easier for 60 seconds.	358
Prime Elixir of Larceny	Thieves Guild	Lockpicking is 40% easier for 60 seconds. Pickpocketing is 40% easier for 60 seconds.	415
Potion of Keenshot	Thieves Guild	Bows do 15% more damage for 60 seconds. Stamina regenerates 5% faster for 60 seconds.	74
Draught of Keenshot	Thieves Guild	Bows do 20% more damage for 60 seconds. Stamina regenerates 7% faster for 60 seconds.	102
Philter of Keenshot	Thieves Guild	Bows do 25% more damage for 60 seconds. Stamina regenerates 9% faster for 60 seconds.	131
Elixir of Keenshot	Thieves Guild	Bows do 30% more damage for 60 seconds. Stamina regenerates 11% faster for 60 seconds.	161
Grand Elixir of Keenshot	Thieves Guild	Bows do 35% more damage for 60 seconds. Stamina regenerates 13% faster for 60 seconds.	191
Prime Elixir of Keenshot	Thieves Guild	Bows do 40% more damage for 60 seconds. Stamina regenerates 15% faster for 60 seconds.	221
Potion of Escape	Thieves Guild	Invisibility for 30 seconds. Restore 25 points of Health.	352
Draught of Escape	Thieves Guild	Invisibility for 40 seconds. Restore 50 points of Health.	496
Philter of Escape	Thieves Guild	Invisibility for 45 seconds. Restore 75 points of Health.	580
Elixir of Escape	Thieves Guild	Invisibility for 50 seconds. Restore 100 points of Health.	666
Grand Elixir of Escape	Thieves Guild	Invisibility for 55 seconds. Restore 125 points of Health.	753
Prime Elixir of Escape	Thieves Guild	Invisibility for 60 seconds. Restore 150 points of Health.	841
Falmer Blood Elixir	Unique	Restore 1 point of Health.	1
Ice Wraith Essence	Unique	Resist 20% of frost damage for 60 seconds.	96
Philter of the Phantom	Unique	Appear Spectral for 30 seconds	50
Potion of Blood	Unique	Equivalent to feeding on human blood for vampires. Vampires heal 100 points of Health. Vampires restore 380 points of Hunger if Survival Mode is active.	75

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