Once you’ve crafted yourself a cauldron, you’ll have access to the wonderful world of experimental herblore. Why, I remember the good old days of chucking random ingredients into the pot and hoping they didn’t explode.
Lost a good few friends in those days. Fond memories.
Potions can provide you a multitude of benefits. Some will knit together broken flesh, others might provide you with resistances to the harmful effects of Ashenfall. Still others might grant you temporary perks to make your skilling activities easier.
You’ll need herbs to make potions. They can be found all over the region, but especially in swampier biomes. Combine herbs with anything you can get your hands on to discover the wonderful benefits of herblore.