Alchemist Compendium
skyrim — Mods & Enhancements
Alchemist Compendium adds an in-game reference book listing all Skyrim ingredients and their four effects, eliminating blind experimentation and wasted ingredients. Ideal for alchemy-focused players who want a convenient, immersive way to look up ingredient properties without external guides.
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Alchemy
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Downloads: 112,394 | Endorsements: 8,487
💡 Notes
By RGM | v1.1 | 8,487 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, check for a compatible version or use a mod manager to convert it.
Place the mod in your load order after any alchemy overhaul mods to avoid conflicts.
Use the book from your inventory — it's a reference item, not a spell, so you can read it anytime.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Huge community trust with 8,487 endorsements and 112k downloads.
- Saves you from wasting expensive ingredients on failed potions.
- Immersive in-game book means no alt-tabbing to a wiki.
👎 Cons
- Last updated in 2014 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or Special Edition without patches.
- No mention of whether it covers DLC ingredients like Dawnguard or Dragonborn.
- No install instructions or requirements listed, so you're on your own for setup.