Potion of Illusion
The Potion of Illusion makes Illusion spells stronger for 60 seconds. It comes in four strengths, from the Potion of Illusion up to the Elixir of Illusion. Apothecary merchants sell it, and it also turns up as loot. Alchemy can brew the same effect from ingredients.
Variants
Potion of Illusion comes in four strengths, from Potion of Illusion up to Elixir of Illusion.
| Name | Image | Strength | Effect | Value | Weight |
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Ingredients
These ingredients all have the Fortify Illusion effect. Mixing any two of them at an alchemy lab makes the potion.
| Ingredient | Image | Other Effects | Value |
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| Bliss Bug Thorax | 
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Weakness to Fire, Resist Fire, Fortify Heavy Armor | 1 |
| Dragon's Tongue | 
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Resist Fire, Fortify Barter, Fortify Two-handed | 5 |
| Dwarven Oil | 
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Weakness to Magic, Regenerate Magicka, Restore Magicka | 15 |
| Glassfish | 
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Restore Magicka, Invisibility, Fortify Persuasion | 1 |
| Mora Tapinella | 
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Restore Magicka, Lingering Damage Health, Regenerate Stamina | 4 |
| Scaly Pholiota | 
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Weakness to Magic, Regenerate Stamina, Fortify Carry Weight | 4 |
| Taproot | 
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Weakness to Magic, Regenerate Magicka, Restore Magicka | 15 |
| Watcher's Eye | 
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Night Eye, Fortify Magicka, Spell Absorption | 9 |
Gameplay Tips
- Dragon's Tongue and Taproot both carry Fortify Illusion, so the pair brews this potion.
- The Benefactor perk makes mixed potions with beneficial effects 25% stronger.
Alchemy and Food Categories
All Potions
Restoring Potions
These potions restore Health, Magicka or Stamina straight away.
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Regeneration Potions
These potions make Health, Magicka or Stamina recover faster for a while.
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Attribute Potions
These potions raise Health, Magicka, Stamina or carry weight for a while.
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Warrior Skill Potions
These potions boost the combat skills of the Warrior tree.
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Mage Skill Potions
These potions boost the magic skills of the Mage tree.
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Thief Skill Potions
These potions boost the stealth skills of the Thief tree.
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Resistance and Cure Potions
These potions resist an element or magic, or cure a disease or poison.
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Utility Potions
These potions turn the drinker invisible or let them breathe or walk on water.
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Drinks
Ales, wines, spirits and Skooma count as potions in the game.
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Special Potions
These potions are one of a kind or tied to a quest.
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