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Esbern's Potion



Esbern's Potion
Esbern's Potion
Type Potion
Effect Grants you the Dragon Infusion perk.
Strength -
Weight 0.5
Value 250
Item ID 000E6DF5
Game/DLC Skyrim

Esbern's Potion grants the Dragon Infusion perk. Dragons then deal 25% less melee damage to the drinker.

Esbern's Potion Map Location

Esbern's Potion map location:
Esbern brews it during the quest Dragon Research. He needs a dragon bone and a dragon scale first.

Map credit by Map Genie.


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Restoring Potions

These potions restore Health, Magicka or Stamina straight away.


Name Image Effect Value DLC
Potion of Healing Skyrim Potion of Healing.webp Restore 50 points of Health. 36 Skyrim
Potion of Magicka Skyrim Potion of Magicka.webp Restore 50 points of Magicka. 44 Skyrim
Potion of Stamina Skyrim Potion of Stamina.webp Restore 50 Stamina. 44 Skyrim
Potion of Well-being Skyrim Potion of Well-being.webp Restore 35 points of Health. Restore 35 points of Magicka. Restore 35 Stamina. 84 Dragonborn
Potion of Blood Skyrim Potion of Blood.webp Equivalent to feeding on human blood for vampires; Vampires heal 100 points of Health. 75 Dawnguard

Regeneration Potions

These potions make Health, Magicka or Stamina recover faster for a while.


Name Image Effect Value DLC
Potion of Regeneration Skyrim Potion of Regeneration.webp Health regenerates 50% faster for 300 seconds. 311 Skyrim
Potion of Lasting Potency Skyrim Potion of Lasting Potency.webp Magicka regenerates 50% faster for 300 seconds. 311 Skyrim
Potion of Vigor Skyrim Potion of Vigor.webp Stamina regenerates 50% faster for 300 seconds. 311 Skyrim

Attribute Potions

These potions raise Health, Magicka, Stamina or carry weight for a while.


Name Image Effect Value DLC
Potion of Strength Skyrim Potion of Strength.webp Carrying capacity increases by 20 for 300 seconds. 170 Skyrim
Potion of Plunder Skyrim Potion of Plunder.webp Carrying capacity increases by 20 for 300 seconds; Stamina is increased by 20 points for 300 seconds. 511 Skyrim
Potion of Health Skyrim Potion of Health.webp Health is increased by 20 points for 60 seconds. 67 Skyrim
Potion of Extra Magicka Skyrim Potion of Extra Magicka.webp Magicka is increased by 20 points for 60 seconds. 58 Skyrim
Potion of Enhanced Stamina Skyrim Potion of Enhanced Stamina.webp Stamina is increased by 20 points for 300 seconds. 341 Skyrim

Warrior Skill Potions

These potions boost the combat skills of the Warrior tree.


Name Image Effect Value DLC
Potion of the Defender Skyrim Potion of the Defender.webp Blocking absorbs 10% more damage for 60 seconds. 45 Skyrim
Potion of the Knight Skyrim Potion of the Knight.webp Increase Heavy Armor skill by 10 points for 60 seconds. 45 Skyrim
Potion of True Shot Skyrim Potion of True Shot.webp Bows do 20% more damage for 60 seconds. 96 Skyrim
Potion of the Warrior Skyrim Potion of the Warrior.webp One-handed weapons do 20% more damage for 60 seconds. 96 Skyrim
Blacksmith's Potion Skyrim Blacksmith's Potion.webp For 30 seconds, weapon and armor improving is 20% better. 67 Skyrim
Potion of the Berserker Skyrim Potion of the Berserker.webp Two-handed weapons do 20% more damage for 60 seconds. 96 Skyrim
Potion of Conflict Skyrim Potion of Conflict.webp Increases Light Armor skill by 10 points for 60 seconds; One-handed weapons do 15% more damage for 60 seconds. 115 Skyrim
Potion of Keenshot Skyrim Potion of Keenshot.webp Bows do 15% more damage for 60 seconds; Stamina regenerates 5% faster for 60 seconds. 74 Skyrim

Mage Skill Potions

These potions boost the magic skills of the Mage tree.


Name Image Effect Value DLC
Potion of Alteration Skyrim Potion of Alteration.webp Alteration spells last 25% longer for 60 seconds. 49 Skyrim
Conjurer's Potion Skyrim Conjurer's Potion.webp Conjurations spells last 25% longer for 60 seconds. 61 Skyrim
Potion of Destruction Skyrim Potion of Destruction.webp Destruction spells are 20% stronger for 60 seconds. 96 Skyrim
Enchanter's Potion Skyrim Enchanter's Potion.webp For 60 seconds, items are enchanted 10% stronger. 54 Skyrim
Potion of Illusion Skyrim Potion of Illusion.webp Illusion spells are 25% stronger for 60 seconds. 99 Skyrim
Potion of the Healer Skyrim Potion of the Healer.webp Restoration spells are 20% stronger for 60 seconds. 96 Skyrim

Thief Skill Potions

These potions boost the stealth skills of the Thief tree.


Name Image Effect Value DLC
Potion of Haggling Skyrim Potion of Haggling.webp You haggle for 10% better prices for 30 seconds. 84 Skyrim
Skirmisher's Potion Skyrim Skirmisher's Potion.webp Increases Light Armor skill by 10 points for 60 seconds. 45 Skyrim
Potion of Lockpicking Skyrim Potion of Lockpicking.webp Lockpicking is 20% easier for 30 seconds. 45 Skyrim
Potion of Glibness Skyrim Potion of Glibness.webp +20 Speechcraft for 60 seconds. 96 Skyrim
Potion of Pickpocketing Skyrim Potion of Pickpocketing.webp Pickpocketing is 20% easier for 60 seconds. 96 Skyrim
Potion of Light Feet Skyrim Potion of Light Feet.webp You are 10% harder to detect for 60 seconds. 45 Skyrim
Potion of Larceny Skyrim Potion of Larceny.webp Lockpicking is 15% easier for 60 seconds; Pickpocketing is 15% easier for 60 seconds. 141 Skyrim

Resistance and Cure Potions

These potions resist an element or magic, or cure a disease or poison.


Name Image Effect Value DLC
Potion of Resist Fire Skyrim Potion of Resist Fire.webp Resist 20% of fire damage for 60 seconds. 96 Skyrim
Potion of Resist Cold Skyrim Potion of Resist Cold.webp Resist 20% of frost damage for 60 seconds. 96 Skyrim
Potion of Resist Magic Skyrim Potion of Resist Magic.webp Resist 10% of magic for 60 seconds. 90 Skyrim
Potion of Resist Shock Skyrim Potion of Resist Shock.webp Resist 20% of shock damage for 60 seconds. 96 Skyrim
Cure Poison Skyrim Cure Poison.webp Stops poison's continuing effects. 31 Skyrim
Potion of Cure Disease Skyrim Potion of Cure Disease.webp Cures all diseases. 79 Skyrim
Ice Wraith Essence Skyrim Ice Wraith Essence.webp Resist 20% of frost damage for 60 seconds. 96 Skyrim

Utility Potions

These potions turn the drinker invisible or let them breathe or walk on water.


Name Image Effect Value DLC
Potion of Invisibility Skyrim Potion of Enduring Invisibility.webp Invisibility for 40 seconds. 459 Skyrim
Potion of Waterbreathing Skyrim Potion of Waterbreathing.webp Can breathe underwater for 15 seconds. 46 Skyrim
Potion of Waterwalking Skyrim Potion of Waterwalking.webp Walk on the surface of water for 60 seconds. 500 Dragonborn
Potion of Escape Skyrim Potion of Escape.webp Invisibility for 30 seconds; Restore 25 points of Health. 352 Skyrim

Drinks

Ales, wines, spirits and Skooma count as potions in the game.


Name Image Effect Value DLC
Argonian Ale Skyrim Argonian Ale.webp Restore 15 Stamina; Stamina regenerates 30% slower for 30 seconds. 5 Skyrim
Balmora Blue Skyrim Balmora Blue.webp Restore 25 points of Stamina; Stamina regenerates 30% slower for 30 seconds. 67 Skyrim
Cliff Racer Skyrim Cliff Racer.webp Restore 25 Stamina. 5 Skyrim
Cyrodilic Brandy Skyrim Cyrodilic Brandy.webp Restore 25 points of Stamina; Stamina regenerates 25% slower for 30 seconds. 150 Skyrim
Skooma Skyrim Skooma.webp Restore 25 Stamina. 25 Skyrim
Stros M'Kai Rum Skyrim Stros M'Kai Rum.webp Restore 25 Stamina. 12 Skyrim
Velvet LeChance Skyrim Velvet LeChance.webp Restore 25 Stamina. 5 Skyrim
White-Gold Tower Skyrim White-Gold Tower.webp Restore 25 Stamina. 5 Skyrim

Special Potions

These potions are one of a kind or tied to a quest.


Name Image Effect Value DLC
Esbern's Potion Skyrim Esbern's Potion.webp Grants you the Dragon Infusion perk. 250 Skyrim
Sleeping Tree Sap Skyrim Sleeping Tree Sap.webp Health is increased by 100 points for 45 seconds. 100 Skyrim
Disguised Invisibility Potion Skyrim Disguised Invisibility Potion.webp Invisibility for 30 seconds. 334 Creation Club
Falmer Blood Elixir Skyrim Falmer Blood Elixir.webp Heals the caster 1 points. 1 Skyrim
Philter of the Phantom Skyrim Philter of the Phantom.webp Appear spectral for 30 seconds. 50 Skyrim
Soul Husk Extract Skyrim Soul Husk Extract.webp Resist 25% of magic for 60 seconds; Interrupts the soul drain effect in the Soul Cairn. 254 Dawnguard
Stallion's Potion Skyrim Stallion's Potion.webp Stamina is increased by 20 points for 300 seconds. 341 Skyrim
Vaermina's Torpor Skyrim Vaermina's Torpor.webp Enter "The Dreamstride" for an unknown length of time. 0 Skyrim
The White Phial Skyrim The White Phial (Full).webp Magicka is increased by 20 points for 300 seconds. 341 Skyrim