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What exactly is Alchemy inOblivion Remastered? How does it work? Is it any different from the original Oblivion, and if so, in what way? The UI for Alchemy can take some getting used to, and it’s not necessarily the most intuitive we’ve ever seen. There are certain ingredients which you’ll want to keep on your watch list, too.
In this article, we’ll tackle the basics on Oblivion Remastered’s Alchemy. A quick down-low to get you motivated. Alchemy is, in fact,quiteuseful in The Elder Scrolls, and its fourth mainline title is no exception. Don’t let it daunt you!
Why Should You Practice Alchemy In Oblivion Remastered?
You’ll want to snag theNovice Mortar and Pestlein theImperial Prison Sewer, if at all possible. It’s free, it won’t count as stealing, and did we mentionit’s free? If you miss it, no worries; you can purchase these Alchemy essentials all throughout Cyrodiil, and they’ll be hanging out in many dungeons as well.
Alchemy is invaluable in Oblivion Remastered. It’s the best source ofPotions, which can includeHealth Potions, Magicka Potions,Cure DiseasePotions(a necessity if you want to avoid becoming a vampire!), and more.
It’s also great for providingadditional sources of damage.Coat a weapon in a damage-dealing agent like a poisonand watch the not-literal magic happen. Or, do you want tobecome invisiblefor a set period of time? Perhaps better-defendyourself, instead? It’s all here. You just have to craft it.
While most Alchemy consumables can bebought in stores, many of the best arequite expensive. When you’re practicing Alchemy,you’re also building your levels up, andmost ingredients are plentiful throughout the world, to boot. What’s not to love?
Alchemy 101
The first time you access the Alchemy screen, it may appear a bit overwhelming. You’ll pull this screen up byselecting your Mortar and Pestlein your inventory, and pressing the confirm button - whichever key that may be on your chosen hardware.
If you’re intent on performing Alchemy semi-frequently,it’s a good idea to assign your Mortar and Pestle to your shortcuts.
In any case,crafting. Here’s how it works:
Better still,there are recipes found throughout Cyrodiil. Open up these papers, once you have stumbled upon them, fora list of ingredients that can be added in order to create a particular item. You can find these inMages Guilds, in people’s houses, in dungeons, and beyond.
Where Are Alchemy Ingredients?
Everywhere. No, really. Just about every location in Oblivion Remastered is home toAlchemy ingredients. Mind you, many of these spots will involvethievery, and being caught meanspaying fines or going to jail. So, there’s that little wrinkle. But if you don’t mind the risk, go for it.
More “normally”,you’ll find ingredients throughout fields and inside towns and dungeons, such asmushrooms and plants. Variousfoodstuffs, both purchasable and pluckable from corpses, can make for Alchemy ingredients as well.
Head tofarms for plentiful crops, which, evidently, the farm-owners don’t even mind you taking.Vegetables and suchcan be surprisingly effective ingredients.
More select items, likeBonemeal, are common enough indungeonsand inside the houses of mage-tyep NPCs galore.Creature dropsare good sources of specific Alchemy ingredients, and thelooted corpses of enemies(especially Conjurers, Necromancers, and the like) can net you rarer fare.
