Resist Magic potions give a general resistance to hostile spells for one minute. Unlike the elemental resist potions, they are not tied to fire, frost or shock, so they help against any spell that is aimed at you. Drink one before stepping into a room full of mages or before a fight with a spellcasting boss.
All tiers
| Name | Effect | Value | Weight | Form ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potion of Resist Magic | Resist 10% of magic for 60 seconds | 90 | 0.5 | 00039e52 |
| Draught of Resist Magic | Resist 15% of magic for 60 seconds | 141 | 0.5 | 00039e53 |
| Philter of Resist Magic | Resist 20% of magic for 60 seconds | 193 | 0.5 | 00039e54 |
| Elixir of Resist Magic | Resist 25% of magic for 60 seconds | 248 | 0.5 | 00039e55 |
Where to find them
Like most stock potions in Skyrim, these are leveled: the stronger versions turn up more often as the Dragonborn gains levels. They can be bought from merchants who deal in potions, found as loot in dungeons and on enemies, or simply made at an alchemy lab. Another option is The White Phial, which can be filled with a self-refilling Resist Magic effect.
Brewing your own
With the Alchemy skill this effect is easy to come by, since many common ingredients carry it: Bleeding Crown, Chicken’s Egg, Crimson Nirnroot, Hagraven Claw, Lavender, Nirnroot, Tundra Cotton, Void Salts, Wisp Wrappings. Any two ingredients that share an effect will combine into a potion at an alchemy lab. If you are unsure what an ingredient does, eating one reveals one of its hidden effects, and the Experimenter perk reveals more per bite, so you can later pick the effect straight from the lab menu instead of guessing.
Tips
Since so many cheap ingredients carry this effect, it is easy to keep a few on hand and drink one whenever you hear spellcasters ahead.
