Alchemy Extract Recycling

⭐ ⭐ (173 endorsements) 📥 83,452 downloads 📌 v1.0.0 📅 10/8/2023
⚪ Last updated 2023

By Winterbrick · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 10/8/2023 📅 Created: 10/8/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ BG3 Script Extender — BG3 Script Extender Download ↗
2🧩 Community Library — Community Library (Norbyte) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #242 of 515 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Alchemy Extract Recycling

Description

Allows the breakdown of alchemic items such as potions, elixirs, oils, poisons, and grenades back in to their main ingredient (the random extra ingredient is lost).

All recipes use the Mortar & Pestle from JWL-Crafting Framework which can be bought from merchants.

E.g. Use the Mortar & Pestle and any one potion to retrieve its main ingredient.

How to Install?

Requires JWL Crafting Framework

Manager:

  • []Extract the .pak into AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods

    []Activate the mod in your Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Manager

    []Save the Load Order

    Manual:

    • []Extract the .pak only into AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods

    • See included .txt or .json for mod details and add to your profile

      Other Mods

      For more mods on alchemy see Potions of Speed. I also plan to expand this concept and release Potions Expanded & Elixirs Expanded, two mods adding extra variants of existing alchemy solutions like the one linked above.

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      Disclaimer[siz

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Alchemy Extract Recycling lets you break down alchemical items like potions, elixirs, oils, poisons, and grenades back into their main ingredient, losing the random extra ingredient. A practical quality-of-life mod for alchemy-focused players, with 173 endorsements and over 83k downloads, last updated in October 2023.

✨ Key Features

Break down potions, elixirs, oils, poisons, and grenades into their main ingredient.
The random extra ingredient is lost during the breakdown process.
Streamlines alchemy ingredient management by recovering base components.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge download count (83k+) shows real demand for this feature.
  • Simple, focused concept that fits naturally into alchemy gameplay.
  • Active enough to have 173 endorsements from the community.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2023 — may be outdated for the latest game version.
  • Only recovers the main ingredient, so you lose the random extra — might not be worth it for rare extras.
🎯 Is This For You?
For alchemists who hoard potions and want to reclaim base ingredients without wasting the random extra. Skip if you prefer keeping potions intact or want more complex recycling mechanics.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check if your game version is compatible with the mod's last update (October 2023) before installing.
  • If you use a mod manager, install manually by dropping files into the appropriate folder to avoid conflicts.
  • Test with a single potion first to see how the breakdown works in your game.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
Author
Winterbrick
Version
1.0.0
Downloads
83,452
Endorsements
173
Category
Gameplay
Created
10/8/2023
Updated
10/8/2023

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