The use of ravage/damage potions

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I don't understand the use of Ravage/Damage effects in the potions. White Cap, for example, will Restore Magicka and Ravage Magicka… why would I make anything with this ingredient?

Best Answer

Negative effects are for poisons, which can be applied to weapons. Bear in mind that not every effect of an ingredient is added to the potion/poison. Effects are only added when two ingredients with a common effect are added. So White Cap can cause Restore Majicka when added to ingredients that cause Restore Majicka. It can cause Ravage Majicka when added to ingredients that cause Ravage Majicka.