Skyrimplayers can craft potions by using their alchemy skill. Potions givetemporary stat boosts to specific skills.Bows can be deadly for players investing in stealthy perks. Sneaking and firing arrows can swiftly eliminate enemies with damage multipliers. Archery can be difficult to use in the early stages of the game, so it’s a good idea to visit trainers or to use potions.
The Potion of Fortify Marksman(Archery) can be crafted rather easily. This potion will make bows do a certain percentage more damage than normal. These can be useful before heading into a difficult fight or selling for a decent amount of gold. Stick with this guide to learn the ingredients that have fortify archery effects inSkyrim.
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How to Make Potions
Potions can be made at any alchemy table. They will usually be found at Apothecary Vendors throughoutSkyrim.They can also be found at some Jarl keeps and inns. The Dragonborn can buy them to be placed in their home if they own one. Walk up to an alchemy table and press on it to begin. Players need to combinevarious ingredients to create potions.Eating and combining ingredients will reveal some of its properties.
Every ingredient contains four properties. Combining two with the same property will craft a potion containing that property. Experiment with different combinations as some ingredients may add detrimental effects to potions. Every potion made will raise the alchemy skill slightly. The higher the alchemy skill the better the resulting potions will be. Ingredients can be bought at apothecaries. Waiting will cycle the shops inventory. Some ingredients are rarer than others and will need to be found in the field. All ingredients can be found aroundSkyrim.
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.
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.MostSkyriminns willhave 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: Skyrimis available for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
