Alchemist
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Alchemist | |||||
Job Base: | Merchant | ||||
Job Type: | 2-2 | ||||
Changes At: | Aldebaran | ||||
Number of Skills: | 15 | ||||
Total Skill Points: | 82 | ||||
Total Quest Skills: | 1 | ||||
Job Bonuses | |||||
STR | AGI | VIT | INT | DEX | LUK |
+5 | +6 | +3 | +7 | +9 | +0 |
Overview
The Alchemist is a class which optimizes Pharmacy and Homunculus, as well as various other potion-related skills. They are a class which work for the benefit of their friends and strike terror into the hearts of their foes (armor).
Jobchange Guide
See Alchemist Job Change Guide for detailed information.
Changing into an Alchemist from a Merchant requires the player to complete a number of tasks:
- Item Collection
- Written Test
- Transformation Experiment
After completing these tests, the player will be transformed into an Alchemist.
Builds
Check what each stat does before beginning to build an Alchemist. The following are general ideas of potential builds.
INT Brewer
- STR: 1
- AGI: 1
- VIT: 1
- INT: 70-99
- DEX: 52-99
- LUK: 52-99
This is one of the most common brewing builds. For leveling, options include using a Firebrand, Ice Falchion and Light Epsilon or using a Homunculus. Marionette Control^CU^ can be used in order to increase brewing success rates further. Bio Cannibalize can also be used for leveling with auto-cast equipment such as Kasa Card^CU^, Bloody Knight Card, Gazeti Card^CU^, Wind Ghost Card, Firebrand, Ice Falchion since Bio Cannibalize attacks count as your own.
LUK Brewer
- STR: 1
- AGI: 1
- VIT: 1
- INT: 45
- DEX: 85 or 99
- LUK: 85 or 99
This has one of the highest success rates for potion creation but requires a lot of leeching or a lot of AFKing with a Homunculus. LUK may be preferable to DEX as most Gypsies and Minstrels have high DEX but do not have any LUK. Thus, when Marionette Control is used with this build, the Alchemist will receive a significant boost in DEX from the Gypsy or Minstrel, and the Alchemist's own LUK will further increase success rates for brewing.
AGI Battle
High STR (remember to make the total a multiple of 10), high AGI, moderate or low VIT, and Moderate DEX This is a soloing or Blacksmith party build which allows for easy soloing. However, potions will not heal too well and HP may be lacking.
VIT Battle
High STR (remember to make the total a multiple of 10), moderate or low AGI, high VIT, and moderate DEX Get as much STR as possible and a small amount of AGI for some ASPD. Overall this is a build which relies on mobbing and Cart Revolution. This also works as a WoE/PvP build due to the hefty VIT. Players who choose this build will have fun destroying armor.
MVP
High STR (remember to make the total a multiple of 10 and yes this is important), moderate AGI, moderate or high VIT/DEX It is difficult to compete at MVPs with an Alchemist. A Blacksmith is required to Adrenaline Rush. Use an Axe for large MVPs and spam Mammonite. A very large amount of DEX is required to hit many MVPs. Being coated is also necessary at MVPs such as Eddga, to avoid having armor broken.
WoE Support
Moderate STR, low AGI, high VIT, moderate INT, high DEX, and low LUK The main purpose of this build is to throw potions at guildmates and Acid Terror at enemies. The high DEX and VIT allows for fast casting of Acid Terror and high potion healing, respectively. Not much STR is really needed.
Equipment
Weapons
The weapon used is primarily based upon one's build. For example, an Alchemist prioritizing AGI and ASPD should generally use Sabers. Those preferring to maximize damage are better suited with Axes. The following is a listing of the most common weapons and why they are beneficial.
Swords
Saber, a type of One-Handed Sword, is one of the most common weapons amongst battle Alchemists primarily due to the relatively low ASPD delay as well as the benefit of 3 slots while maintaining high ATK. The biggest drawback to this weapon is that the player will be unable to benefit from having a Blacksmith partner, which is relatively rare.
Axes
Because of the skill Axe Mastery, it is evident that one will be able to bring out optimal damage from an Axe. However, Axes have a large ASPD delay, which means they whack slow but hard. On the positive side, players using Axes can not only benefit from Axe Mastery but also a Blacksmith partner. Similarly, Two-Handed Axe has the largest ATK of weapons forgable by Blacksmiths, making them the best choice for elemental weapons. However, the limitations of Card Slots and/or ASPD means players should really study these weapons before making a full investment.
Spell Weapons
Weapon Name | Stats | Effects |
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Light Epsilon | ||
Firebrand | ||
Ice Falchion | ||
Tomahawk |
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The first three of the above weapons are beneficial for INT built Alchemists and Brewers.
Armor
Remember to avoid basing builds on any particular armor, specifically one that occupies the headgear or body slots. This allows for more versatile characters that can easily change these armors for an array of benefits.
- Saint's Robe
- This is particularly a good armor for those who have Priests because they can share the gear between characters while maintaining decent DEF. However, to optimize Alchemist DEF, Chain Mail is much better.
Garment
- Muffler or
Manteau
- A Muffler is probably a player's first choice of a carded armor for the shoulders if and only if the player lacks the funds and has other characters. Mufflers can be worn by most classes. For optimizing DEF however, one should use a Manteau. 2 of the most wanted cards for these garments are Whisper Card and Raydric Card.
Foot Gear
Potion Creation
Manuals and the skill Pharmacy are needed to begin making potions. All of the manuals can be found in Aldebaran and all cost 100,000z each (with the exception of Condensed Potion Creation Guide, which costs 240,000z.) Empty Potion Bottles and Empty Test Tube are sold at the Magician guild in Northwest Geffen. Medicine Bowls are also sold in Aldebaran. Scells are sold in the Geffen Tool Shop for 160z each. All other items are monster drops and must be hunted for. Refer to Potion Materials Hunting Guide for a basic idea of where to hunt for these items.
Potion Math
Success Rate = [(Pharmacy Lv × 3) + (Potion Research) + (Instruction Change Lv) + (JobLv × 0.2) + (DEX × 0.1) + (LUK × 0.1) + (INT × 0.05) + Potion Rate]%
Pharmacy |
Level
Base Brewing Rate
1
3%
2
6%
3
9%
4
12%
5
15%
6
18%
7
21%
8
24%
9
27%
10
30%
Potion Research |
Level
Brewing Rate Bonus
1
1%
2
2%
3
3%
4
4%
5
5%
6
6%
7
7%
8
8%
9
9%
10
10%
Instruction Change |
Level
Brewing Rate Bonus
1
1%
2
2%
3
3%
4
4%
5
5%
Potion Rate | Potion |
---|---|
+20% |
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+10% |
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0% |
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-5% |
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-7% ~ -10% |
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-10% |
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Potion Materials
Creation Guide | Potion | Items | ||||
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[Potion](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7144) |
[Red Potion](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=501) | 1 [Medicine Bowl](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7134) | 1 [Empty Potion Bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1093) | 1 [Red Herb](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=507) | ||
[Yellow Potion](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=503) | 1 [Yellow Herb](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=508) | |||||
[White Potion](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=504) | 1 [White Herb](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=509) | |||||
[Blue Potion](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=505) | 1 [Blue Herb](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=510) | 1 [Scell](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=911) | ||||
[Anodyne](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=605) | 1 [Empty Bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=713) | 1 [Alcohol](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=970) | 1 [Ment](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=708) | |||
[Aloevera](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=606) | 1 [Honey](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=518) | 1 [Aloe](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=704) | ||||
[Embryo](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7142) | 1 [Dew of Yggdrasil](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7141) | 1 [Seed of Life](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7140) | 1 [Glass Tube](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7143) | |||
[Condensed Potion](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7133) |
[Condensed Red Potion](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=545) | 1 [Empty Test Tube](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1092) | 1 [Red Potion](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=501) | 1 [Cactus Needle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=952) | ||
[Condensed Yellow Potion](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=546) | 1 [Yellow Potion](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=503) | 1 [Mole Whiskers](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1017) | ||||
[Condensed White Potion](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=547) | 1 [White Potion](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=504) | 1 [Witch Starsand](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1061) | ||||
[Alcohol](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7127) |
[Alcohol](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=970) | 1 [Empty Bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=713) | 5 [Stems](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=905) | 5 [Poison Spores](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7033) | ||
[Bottle Grenade](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7128) |
[Bottle Grenade](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7135) | 1 [Empty Bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=713) | 1 [Fabric](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1059) | 1 [Alcohol](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=970) | ||
[Acid Bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7129) |
[Acid Bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7136) | 1 [Empty Bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=713) | 1 [Immortal Heart](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=929) | |||
[Glistening Coat](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7132) |
[Glistening Coat](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7139) | 1 [Heart of Mermaid](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=950) | 1 [Zenorc's Fang](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1044) | 1 [Alcohol](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=970) | ||
[Marine Sphere](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7131) |
[Marine Sphere](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7138) | 1 [Tendon](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1050) | 1 [Detonator](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1051) | |||
[Plant Bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7130) |
[Plant Bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7137) | 2 [Maneater Blossom](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1032) | ||||
[Elemental Potion](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7434) |
[Coldproof Potion](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=12119) | 1 [Empty Potion Bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1093) | 1 [Blue Gemstone](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=717) | 3 [Heart of Mermaid](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=950) | ||
[Thunderproof Potion](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=12121) | 1 [Blue Gemstone](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=717) | 3 [Moth Dust](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1057) | ||||
[Earthproof Potion](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=12120) | 1 [Yellow Gemstone](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=715) | 2 [Large Jellopy](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7126) | ||||
[Fireproof Potion](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=12118) | 1 [Red Gemstone](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=716) | 2 [Frill](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=1012) |
Potion Materials Hunting Guide
Fame System
For Brewers there is a system in which players are ranked based on who can create the most potions.
- Rank Point +1: 3 Condensed Potions created without failure in a row.
- Rank Point +3: 5 Condensed Potions created without failure in a row.
- Rank Point +10: 7 Condensed Potions created without failure in a row.
- Rank Point +50: 10 Condensed Potions created without failure in a row.
Alchemist ranks can be checked via usage of the "/alchemist" command ingame. Potions made by an Alchemist/Biochemist who is in the top 10 list will receive a 50% bonus to their potency. This does not apply to potions used via Potion Pitcher or Slim Potion Pitcher.
If 30 days have passed without the ranker logging at least once, it will be taken out of the rank list until they log again. Not a single point will be lost in this process.
Homunculus System
Refer to Homunculus System for more information.
Homunculi are pets that assist players in ways such as a support, an instant partymate, or a sacrifice for the player. The player must go through the Bioethics Quest to unlock the appropriate skills required to create a Homunculus. After the quest, Bioethics will be available.
To call out a Homunculus, an Embryo is required. These can be purchased from other Alchemists or self-made. In order to make an Embryo, an Alchemist must use the Skill Pharmacy with the following materials purchasable from the Aldebaran Alchemist guild:
- Dew of Yggdrasil
- Seed of Life
- Glass Tube
- Medicine Bowl
- Potion Creation Guide (Not Consumed)
Once an Embryo is obtained, use the skill Call Homunculus to summon the Homunculus. Even though it is not completely proven, it is a popular "fact" that the creator of the Embryo's stats plays in a role in the probability of summoning each Homunculus.
Name | Baby Form | Evolved Form | Type | Food | Skills | ||||||||
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[Amistr](Amistr.md) | [HP](HP.md)/[DEF](DEF.md) [Brute](Brute.md) [Neutral](Neutral.md) |
![912.png](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/icon/912.png) [Zargon](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=912) |
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[Vanilmirth](Vanilmirth.md) | [MATK](MATK.md) [Formless](Formless.md) [Neutral](Neutral.md) |
![911.png](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/icon/911.png) [Scel](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=911) |
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[Filir](Filir.md) | [Flee](FLEE.md)/[ASPD](ASPD.md) [Brute](Brute.md) [Neutral](Neutral.md) |
![910.png](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/icon/910.png) [Garlet](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=910) |
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[Lif](Lif.md) | Support [Plant](Plant.md) [Neutral](Neutral.md) |
![537.png](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/icon/537.png) [Pet Food](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=537) |
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Arcadia Online Modifications
A limit of 3 homunculi outside of towns can be called. After the 3rd one, every new homunculus will be put to rest status.
Class Data
Skills
Below are listed the skills that are unique to the Alchemist class. For more information about Merchant skills, click here.
Skill | Description | Levels | Type | ||
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Throw an [Acid bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7136) to deal up to 300% armor-ignoring, always-hitting damage to a single target. Also, destroy their armor and/or cause [Bleeding](Bleeding.md) with a chance. | 5 | Active | ||
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Throw a [Red](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=501), [Orange](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=502), [Yellow](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=503), [White](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=504) or [Blue](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=505) potion at a friendly target or yourself for up to 150% effectiveness of it's [HP](HP.md) or [SP](SP.md) recovery. | 5 | Supportive | ||
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Use a [Glistening Coat](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7139) on yourself or an ally to protect their weapon from being stolen or destroyed. | 5 | Supportive | ||
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Passively increase damage you deal with axes. | 10 | Passive | ||
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Use a [Glistening Coat](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7139) on yourself or an ally to protect their headgear from being stolen or destroyed. | 5 | Supportive | ||
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Throw a [Bottle grenade](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7135) at the ground to create a 3*3 cell fire damaging enemies that step into it and breaking their weapons with a chance. | 5 | Active | ||
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Increases your chance to successfully make a potion. Also, increases effectiveness of potions you drink. | 10 | Passive | ||
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Create potions from herbs and various other ingredients. | 10 | Supportive | ||
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Create up to 5 friendly plant-type monsters with a [Plant bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7137). | 5 | Supportive | ||
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Use a [Marine Sphere bottle](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7138) to create a marine sphere that will explode on taking damage. | 5 | Supportive | ||
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Use a [Glistening Coat](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7139) on yourself or an ally to protect their shield from being stolen or destroyed. | 5 | Supportive | ||
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Use a [Glistening Coat](https://cp.arcadia-online.org/item/view/?id=7139) on yourself or an ally to protect their armor from being stolen or destroyed. | 5 | Supportive |
Quest Skills
Skill | Description | Levels | Type | Job Level Requirement |
Quest | ||
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Allows the learning of Homunculus Skills | 1 | Passive | N/A | [Bioethics Quest](Bioethics_Quest.md#bioethics) |
The Alchemist Skill Quests give Alchemists access to the Homunculus skill tree by granting the Bioethics skill. In addition, it allows them to obtain a new Creation Guide to create Elemental Resistance Potions using their Pharmacy skill.
Homunculus Skills
Skill | Description | Levels | Type | ||
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Summon an existing Homunculus that was stored by using the Rest skill. | 1 | Supportive | ||
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Revive a Homunculus that has been defeated in battle. | 5 | Supportive | ||
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Stores the caster's Homunculus. | 1 | Supportive |
Soul Link
For more info, see the Alchemist Spirit page.
Skill | Description | Levels | Type | ||
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Allows the caster to throw Berserk potions to friendly targets. | 1 | Supportive | ||
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Attempt to create 200 white potions | 1 | Active | ||
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Attempt to create 200 condensed white potions | 1 | Active | ||
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Attempt to create 100 Alcohol, 50 Acid Bottles and 50 Bottle Grenades | 1 | Active |
Job Bonuses
The Levels in which you receive a certain bonus
Stat\Amount | +1 | +2 | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 | +7 | +8 | +9 |
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STR | 6 | 15 | 26 | 34 | 43 | ||||
AGI | 11 | 14 | 40 | 45 | 49 | 50 | |||
VIT | 20 | 31 | 36 | ||||||
INT | 1 | 9 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 38 | ||
DEX | 2 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 32 |
LUK |
Job Bonus
ASPD
Lower delay means faster attack, for more information see ASPD
Weapon | Weapon Delay |
Unarmed | 400 |
Dagger | 550 |
1H Sword | 575 |
1H Axe | 675 |
2H Axe | 700 |
Mace | 650 |