In Skyrim, players can utilize their alchemy skill to create potions that provide temporary boosts to specific abilities. Those who specialize in stealthy perks will find bows to be particularly lethal. By utilizing sneaking tactics and shooting arrows, enemies can be swiftly eliminated with enhanced damage multipliers. However, mastering archery can be challenging in the early stages of the game, so it is advisable to seek out trainers or rely on potions for assistance.
One potion that can be easily crafted is the Potion of Fortify Marksman, which greatly enhances the damage dealt by bows. These potions can prove valuable in tough battles or can be sold for a decent amount of gold. Continue reading this guide to discover the ingredients that possess fortify archery effects in Skyrim.
How to Make Potions
Potions can be crafted at any alchemy table, which can usually be found at Apothecary Vendors, some Jarl keeps, and inns throughout Skyrim. If the Dragonborn owns a home, they can buy potions to place in it. To begin crafting, simply approach an alchemy table and interact with it. In order to create potions, players must combine different ingredients. By eating and combining ingredients, some of their properties will be revealed.
Each ingredient has four properties. Mixing two ingredients with the same property will result in a potion with that property. It is important to experiment with different combinations, as some ingredients may have negative effects on the potions. Crafting potions will also gradually increase the alchemy skill. The higher the alchemy skill, the better quality potions can be created. Ingredients can be purchased at apothecaries, and the shop's inventory updates after a certain period of time. Some ingredients are rarer than others and must be found in the wild. Fortunately, all ingredients can be found throughout Skyrim.
Fortify Archery Ingredients
Canis Root | These are gnarled roots that can be found in the marshes of Hjaalmarch surrounding Morthal. Search around the Apprentice Stone. Five guaranteed samples are in the Hall of Countenance at the College of WInterhold. |
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Elves Ear | Ears are a dried plant that can be found hanging inside many buildings. Search the Dragonsreach castle and the Bannered Mare in Whiterun. Most Skyrim inns will have some hanging next to garlic or frost mirriam. |
Juniper Berries | These are berries that grow in the Reach area surrounding Markarth. Search around Karthwasten to harvest them. Guaranteed samples can be found in Markarth at the Temple of Dibella, Treasury House, and the Hag's Cure. |
Spider Egg | Eggs are harvested from spider web sacs in dungeons and caves. Seven guaranteed samples can be found in the Companions Guild Living Quarters. |
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is available for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.