4NM_ALCHEMY
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 6.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #383 of 402 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod is part of 4NM - Total Gameplay Overhaul
Be sure to update MWSE to the latest version!
For this mod, it is assumed that the player automatically has all the mentioned perks.
Restricts the bottomless belly of the Nerevarine. End your over 9000 potion survival in one fell swoop.
When you eat an ingredient or potion, your belly fills up to 40
- Alchemy / 10 if the Alchemy perk is taken
This value cannot be lower than 30.
Maximum belly capacity =
50 (can be changed in settings) + Base Stamina 0. 5
If the volume is filled in excess of the limit, then you cannot eat more. Every second 1 unit of volume is released. At the same time, the Nerevarine's mouth also has a volume, and it is not unlimited. You eat something - and you need time to swallow it all. Until the time is up, you cannot eat anything else.
Swallowing time = 10
- 2 if you have the Speed perk
- Speed / 20
The time for swallowing cannot be less than 2 seconds.
So, ideally, you have 3 seconds to swallow the potion, and fill the volume 30/100 with each potion you drink. That is, you can drink 4 potions almost nonstop.
Potion brewing
When brewing potions, only the player's basic parameters are now taken into account. The formulas are completely replaced (you can disable the alchemy module in the settings and then the vanilla engine mechanics will be applied). For each magic effect, the magnitude and duration of the ideal potion that you can brew is determined. You can see them in the section of magic effects. The quality of the devices cannot exceed 2.
Potion power = Alchemy Skill / 2
+ Intellect / 10
+ Mortar quality 20
+ Luck / 10 if Luck perk is taken
Coefficient of marriage
The strength of the potion cannot exceed 100. The remainder of the excess is added to the chance of successful brewing.
Magnitude coefficient = 40 (or 60 with the Alchemy perk)
+ Retort quality 5 (or 10 with Alchemy perk)
+ Calciner Quality 5 (or 10 with Alchemy perk)
Duration coefficient = 40 (or 60 with the Alchemy perk)
+ Distillation quality 5 (or 10 with Alchemy perk)
+ Calciner Quality 5 (or 10 with Alchemy perk)
Successful brewing chance = Alchemy Skill 50% (or 100% with the Alchemy perk)
+ Intellect / 5
+ Agility / 5
+ Mortar quality 20
+ Luck 10% (or 30% with the Luck perk)
+ Remainder from exceeding the Power of the potion
- (Quality retort + calciner + alembic)
4NM_ALCHEMY overhauls alchemy in Skyrim by rebalancing potion brewing formulas, removing alchemical exploits, and making poisons useful. It adds poison weapons and throwable poison bottles, plus new potion icons. For players seeking a more balanced and practical alchemy experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tackles a real pain point—no more chugging dozens of potions to stay alive.
- Poisons finally get some love; poisoning weapons and throwing bottles adds fun tactical options.
- Community-tested with 58 endorsements and nearly 900 downloads, so it's got a small but solid following.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in February 2023—might be out of sync with the latest Skyrim patches or mods.
- No detailed documentation on exactly which formulas changed or how the new poison mechanics work.
- Small mod with limited endorsements, so you're relying on the author's vision without much community feedback.
For Skyrim players who are tired of alchemy being either broken or useless and want a more balanced, combat-focused approach. If you enjoy using poisons and want a fresh take on potion crafting, this is for you. Skip if you prefer vanilla alchemy or want a massive overhaul with tons of new content.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod changes alchemy formulas, start a new playthrough or make a save before installing to avoid conflicts with existing potions.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the file placement to keep your load order clean.
- Check if you have other alchemy mods installed—this one might conflict, so read the mod page for compatibility notes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- Axemagister
- Version
- 5.1
- Downloads
- 897
- Endorsements
- 58
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 8/9/2019
- Updated
- 2/28/2023
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