Apothecary - An Alchemy Overhaul
skyrimspecialedition — Mods & Enhancements
Apothecary is a complete overhaul of Skyrim's alchemy system, balancing existing options and adding powerful new effects. With over 12,700 endorsements and 14.6 million downloads, it's a highly popular mod for players seeking a deeper, more balanced alchemy experience.
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Downloads: 14,595,521💡 Notes
By Simon Magus DeltaRider and Oreo
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage load order easily.
Check the mod's posts page for known conflicts and patches with other popular mods.
If you use other alchemy mods, test early to ensure they don't override each other's effects.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod conflicts
Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing without checking requirements
👍 Pros
- Massive community trust with 12,705 endorsements and 14.6 million downloads
- Aims to fix balance issues in vanilla alchemy, making it more viable
- Adds new effects that expand build possibilities
👎 Cons
- Description lacks details on specific changes, so you'll need to test in-game
- May conflict with other alchemy mods unless patches are used
- No mention of compatibility with popular mods like Ordinator or CACO