
Should their original (unfortified) limit be exceeded, only one item or stack of items can be added, then the menu must be closed and reopened to add more, up to the absolute maximum capacity.

Followers can also benefit from the Fortify Carry Weight enchantment, although this is bugged.This can be performed using Cicero and Dark Brotherhood Initiates, along with a fourth companion. However, it is possible to use the glitch in Multiple Followers to gain 3 to 4 followers, thus effectively multiplying the player's total capacity to 1,000 units of weight.(Total carrying capacity is approximately 290 units of weight) Followers and Spouses can be used to carry extra items, although they too have their own limit that cannot be exceeded.The Werewolf Beast Form power temporarily adds a static 1,900 carry weight limit.

The Slow Time shout can be used together with the potions to increase the duration of the effect.


Fast Travel is also impossible if the player character is overloaded, unless they happen to be riding a horse. Players will likely notice at that point that walking is very slow. It is possible to carry more items that the Carry Weight statistic, but then a message stating that your are overencumbered and cannot run will be posted. Increasing Stamina increases the maximum Carry Weight by five for each level point. All characters begin the game with a Carry Weight of 300, regardless of race or gender. Carry Weight, or carrying capacity, is the total weight of items that a player character can carry.
