Alchemy Smith and Enchant Durations
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 6.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #7 of 23 Alchemy mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The basic version tags durations to be modified with potion strength (in addition to the vanilla magnitude), resulting in durations of 15 min or so at max skill. HOWEVER, the smithing effect is drastically overpriced to begin with and you will have potions worth $30k at the highest skill with equipment boosts. A bit ridiculous to be sure. On the upside, there is little to no chance of any conflict with other mods.
The ingredient version changes the ingredients' smith and enchant effects from 30 s to 300 s duration, resulting in potions that last up to 600 s (10 minutes). This still results in some pricey potions, though it's much more leveled out and not nearly as drastic. On the downside, it modifies a dozen or so ingredients from the base game, DLCs, and Fish and Curio creation club content, which will conflict with any mods changing those. It is an ESL-flagged ESP.
So pick your poison or none. This is best I can do with it. Unless I figure out that I'm missing something.
Alchemy Smith and Enchant Durations offers two methods to extend the base durations of smithing and enchanting potions in Skyrim. Players can choose one method or none, providing flexibility. With 386 endorsements and 5,892 downloads, it's a modestly popular utility mod for alchemy-focused players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 386 endorsements and nearly 6k downloads.
- Gives you control—pick the method that fits your playstyle or skip it entirely.
- Straightforward concept: no bloat, just tweaks potion durations.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in February 2022, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim patches or mods.
- Only affects smithing and enchanting potions—if you want broader alchemy changes, this won't cut it.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter potion durations or alchemy mechanics.
For Skyrim players who find vanilla smithing/enchanting potion durations too short and want a simple tweak. If you're into alchemy builds or crafting loops, this is a handy QoL mod. Skip if you want major gameplay overhauls—this is a focused utility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager—no need for complex setup.
- If you use other alchemy mods, check load order to avoid conflicts; put this after them.
- Test with a save before committing—make sure the duration changes feel right for your playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- spandrel
- Version
- 1.01
- Downloads
- 5,892
- Endorsements
- 386
- Category
- Alchemy
- Created
- 1/2/2017
- Updated
- 2/26/2022
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