Harvest Overhaul
skyrim — Mods & Enhancements
Harvest Overhaul is an alchemy overhaul for Skyrim that makes harvesting plants yield realistic amounts, so you get multiple Deathbells, Nightshades, and flowers instead of just one. It's a popular, long-standing mod with over 30k endorsements, though it hasn't been updated since 2014.
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Alchemy
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Downloads: 689,588 | Endorsements: 30,371
💡 Notes
By Omeletter and Xubarku | v2.8.2.0 | 30,371 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, check for a port or use a mod manager to ensure compatibility.
Load this mod early in your load order to avoid conflicts with other alchemy overhauls.
Pair with a mod that shows harvest amounts in the UI to see the new yields in action.
🔧 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
- Community favorite with 30k endorsements and nearly 700k downloads—clearly a must-have for alchemy fans.
- Fixes a long-standing immersion gripe: why do you get one flower when the plant clearly has more?
- Simple concept, huge impact—makes alchemy gathering feel logical and rewarding.
👎 Cons
- Last updated in 2014—likely incompatible with Skyrim Special Edition or Anniversary Edition without patches.
- No detailed installation instructions or compatibility notes provided in the description.
- May conflict with other alchemy or harvesting mods that alter the same game data.