Portable Alchemy
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #7 of 15 Crafting mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Have you ever wanted to brew potions wherever you are, without needing to get to an Alchemy workbench? Well now you can!
Portable Alchemy comes to you from B1gBadDaddy, the author of Hunting in Skyrim, allowing the player to craft potions anywhere in the world using a Mortar and Pestle.
Find a Mortar and Pestle by exploring the world, visiting shop vendors, or by crafting one at a Blacksmith forge. Then simply activate it in your inventory. Easy!
Recommended: Use Nexus Mod Manager or equivalent.
Manual: Extract the ESP and BSA files, and put them in your Data folder.
Always follow modding best practices when installing or updating this mod.
Also available on:
PC (Beth.net)
Xbox One (Beth.net)
Mortar and Pestle model from Modder's Resource Pack by Oaristys and Tony67.
Inspired by Field Alchemy by MrJack for original Skyrim.
Portable Alchemy is built into my hunting overhaul, Hunting in Skyrim.
Portable Alchemy lets you brew potions anywhere without an Alchemy workbench. A popular crafting mod with over 1,000 endorsements, last updated in 2017, it's for players who want convenience in potion-making on the go.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,021 endorsements and 21k downloads
- Solves a real annoyance—no more trekking back to a workbench
- Simple concept that fits seamlessly into gameplay
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so may not be compatible with newer game versions
- Potential conflicts with other crafting overhaul mods
- Limited to alchemy—no other crafting stations included
For players who hate backtracking to alchemy labs and want to brew on the fly. Perfect for adventurers who spend long stretches away from towns. Skip if you're looking for a complete crafting overhaul—this only affects alchemy.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on PC, use a mod manager like Vortex to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check if your game version is compatible since the mod hasn't been updated since 2017.
- Test the mod in a new save to avoid potential conflicts with existing mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- B1gBadDaddy
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 21,808
- Endorsements
- 1,021
- Category
- Crafting
- Created
- 7/2/2017
- Updated
- 7/2/2017
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