Potions Rework
A downloadable mod
Last updated February 3rd, 2025
Latest Patch Notes
2/3/25
- Completely remade mod from scratch
- Removed all tuning overrides and added a script file
- Added settings file and an in-game settings menu which can be accessed by shift-clicking cauldrons
- Recipe Overhaul is now pack-sensitive and will swap out Base Game alternatives when the relevant pack for an ingredient is not installed
- Added Potion Tooltip Addon feature
8/16/23
- Added Polish translation by Aarathiel for Toggle Immortal Glow
1/17/23
- Fixed an issue that would prevent players from buying more than one object at a time at magical stores
10/22/22
- Added "No Immortal Glow" mini-mod to this collection (no content changes)
This mod includes a series of changes in order to rework several aspects of Spellcaster potions in Realm of Magic, particularly the recipes to make them. This makes potion brewing more challenging and entertaining, as well as gives your Sims an actual reason to develop a magical garden, explore the world, develop several skills, pick up certain perks, and upkeep their house.
Features
Recipe Overhaul
Drastically changes the recipes for all potions; all potions now require at least three different items and higher level potions require rarer materials. Certain high level potions also require materials only found in Granite Falls or Selvadorada so your Sims will need to travel to find them.
If you do not have the relevant packs installed for certain ingredients, a Base Game alternative will be required instead.
Potion Value
The prices of newly brewed potions is increased, based on the Spellcaster rank required to make the potion, and the ingredients involved in making it (based on the Recipe Overhaul ingredients).
Potion Shop Addon
Adds most new ingredients to the potion ingredient shops in Caster's Alley and increases the number of items available each day. Particularly rare items needed for master level potions will still not appear.
Potion Tooltip Addon
This simply lets you see the price of a potion in the tooltip when you hover over it in your Sim's inventory.
No Overpowered Free Samples
Master level recipes no longer give out free samples when your Sims learn the recipe. (Because honestly who needs more than one Immortality potion?)
Plentiful Needs Nerf
The Potion of Plentiful Needs now only solves physical needs (ie. Hunger, Energy, Vampire Thirst, etc). Sims will now need to solve their Fun, Social, and Hygiene needs and can't simply chug potions all day.
No Immortal Glow
Removes the infinite bright glow effect around Sims' heads when they have the Immortal trait. Sims who already have the effect active should see it disappear within an hour of in-game time.
Settings
Settings for this mod can be accessed by shift-clicking any cauldron and using the debug pie menu. All features can be toggled on and off.
Languages
English
Portuguese (thank you, Mandinha95_4!)
Russian (thank you, Rillin!)
Spanish (thank you, plumbello!)
Italian (thank you, ISY!)
German (thank you, LittleDog1002/Roland!)
Dutch (thank you, GothiqueAngel!)
Polish (thank you, Astercholik and Aarathiel!)
New translations are always welcome!
Conflicts and Requirements
This mod requires The Sims 4 and the Realm of Magic game pack.
This mod will likely conflict with icemunmun's Cauldron Potions Cost Money mod, Srsly's Complete Alchemy Overhaul, and any mod which edits the potion recipes.
Special Thanks
Andrew and The Sims 4 Studio team for making Sims 4 Studio
Monochaos for providing the object definition codes for new ingredients
and the greater The Sims 4 creator community for their continuous help and support throughout the whole modding process
Discord Server
For bug reports, live troubleshooting, discussion of my mods, and general chit-chat, please join us on the Sims After Dark Discord server. It is a joint mod support server for LeRoiDeTout, Shinobu Nox, NC4T/Keke, and myself.
Supporting My Mods
This mod and all of my others are free to download and will remain so. If you'd like to support their continued development, you can donate to my Patreon. I occasionally post progress updates and exclusive access to beta versions of my newer mods.
Download
Install instructions
Add the package and ts4script files to your Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods folder or to a subfolder in that directory.
Comments
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When update? Don't work with lovestruck good, break clock :(
i get balancing but oh yes. everybody needs a mod for an annoying underdeveloped section of the game to be even more annoying
May I have some help? I have "[Kuttoe] PotionRework - NoOPFreeSamples.package" installed and I still received a free sample. I had my sim go to Sage of Practical Magic, who was randomly generated because the original died, to ask for a potion recipe and that's when I got the free sample. I wonder if it's because the package file also needs a script?
The mod only removes the free samples from Master level potions (immortality, death proof, and love). Other potions are unaffected. There is no script for this mod.
Damn. Ok, thank you!
I see the zip folder comes with a few package files. Does this mean I can use a combination of them or do I have to install all of them? Just asking for future users.
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I just noticed "Download only one version."
Does this work with latest Dec patch?
Yes, all of my mods appear to be working fine with the current patch.
I'm glad I updated your potion.