Few things stop a looting run faster than the dreaded over-encumbered warning. Fortify Carry Weight potions, sold under the name of Strength, push your carrying capacity up for a full 300 seconds, which is long enough to walk out of a dungeon with that extra suit of armor or the last few ingots. The weakest bottle adds 20 points, the strongest adds 60. They suit hoarders, smiths and anyone who sells heavy gear for profit, and they are among the longest-lasting fortify potions in the game, five minutes instead of the usual one.
All tiers
| Name | Effect | Value | Weight | Form ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potion of Strength | Carrying capacity increases by 20 for 300 seconds. | 170 | 0.5 | 0003eb02 |
| Draught of Strength | Carrying capacity increases by 30 for 300 seconds. | 266 | 0.5 | 0003eb05 |
| Solution of Strength | Carrying capacity increases by 40 for 300 seconds. | 365 | 0.5 | 0003eb03 |
| Philter of Strength | Carrying capacity increases by 50 for 300 seconds. | 467 | 0.5 | 0003eb04 |
| Elixir of Strength | Carrying capacity increases by 60 for 300 seconds. | 571 | 0.5 | 000ff9fe |
Every tier weighs 0.5.
Where to find them
Like most leveled potions, these turn up as loot, in vendor stock and among the belongings of characters around the province. Which tier you find depends on your level, so early characters mostly see the Potion and Draught while the Elixir becomes more common later on.
Brewing your own
With the Alchemy skill you can brew this effect yourself at any alchemy lab. These ingredients carry Fortify Carry Weight:
Any two of them that share the effect will produce a potion. Eating an ingredient reveals one of its properties, so you can learn the effect before committing a pair to the lab.
Tips
The Thieves Guild potions of Plunder pair the same carry weight boost with extra Stamina, which makes them an even better pick for long hauls if you have them.