Alchemist

Alchemist
Job Base(s):	Merchant
Job Type:	2-2
Changes At:	Al De Baran
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 Potion Creation 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

AGI build:

• STR: 70-80
• AGI: 91-98
• VIT: 1-30
• INT: 1
• DEX: 45
• LUK: 30-40 (stacking crit gear for fast kills)

The primary focus of this build is to take advantage of the Axe Mastery passive ability, and output as much dps as possible as fast as possible. Stacking Crit gear with this build will help boost damage tremendously. Stacking autocast gear (which is very expensive) will push this build into the next level and make soloing a cakewalk. The only downside to this build is the poor flee rate that merchant classes get. It is recommended to use a Whisper and Alicel card to help add more flee rate.

Tank/Aid Potion healer support build:

• STR: 40
• AGI: 70+
• VIT: 97
• INT: 1-20
• DEX: 45
• LUK: 1

Pure homunculus killer/AFKemist build

• STR: 1
• AGI: 90+
• VIT: 97
• INT: 1
• DEX: 25-30 (just to level up till you have your homunc
• LUK: 1

=== Bomb/acid terror build === (this is for rich players with alot of money to blow that want to lvl fast)

• STR: 85-90
• AGI: 1+
• VIT: 1+ (for bomb builds youll want to have high VIT to tank mobs while they burn)
• INT: 1
• DEX: 45
• LUK: 30+

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.

Equipment

Weapons

The weapon used is primarily based upon one's build. For example, an Alechemist 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:

Saber

The 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.

• Various 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 postive side, players using Axes can not only benefit from Axe Mastery but also a Blacksmith partner. Similarily, Two-Handed Axes have 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

Light Epsilon

- Axe that allows the use of Level 3 Heal.

• Lv Req. 44 • Atk 180 • Holy Property

• Demon Bonus Dmg 3%

Fireblend

- Sword that allows the use of level 3 Fire Bolt

• Lv Req. 40 • Atk 100 • Fire Property

• Chance of using Lv 3 Fire Bolt automatically while attacking without the use of SP.

Ice Falchion

- Sword that allows the use of level 3 Cold Bolt • Lv Req. 40 • Atk 100 • Water Property

• Chance of using Lv 3 Cold Bolt automatically while attacking without the use of SP

• 5% Chance of freezing opponent while Attacking. • 1% Chance of getting frozen while attacking.

Tomahawk

- Axe that allows the use of level 1 Tomahawk Throwing • Lv Req. 44 • Atk 165 • Wind Property

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 Mails are much better.

• Lv Req. 01 • Weight 060 • Defense +6 • Mdef +5

Chain Mail

A readily available piece of armor which offers some of the best DEF. Players who plan on having their Alchemist as their main character should have one or two of these sufficiently upgraded and carded.

• Lv Req. 01 • Weight 330 • Defense +8

Lord's Clothes

The best, most expensive, and hardest to find armor for Alchemist. It has the same DEF as the Chain Mail, and it weights considerably less. The only drawback of this wonderful armor is the level requirement.

• Lv Req. 70 • Weight 250 • Defense +8 • Mdef +5 • Int +1

Garment

Muffler

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 Manteaus and Mufflers are Whisper and Raydric.

Pauldron

The Pauldron is recommended only when you have lots of money. Since you only get a slight boost on the DEF, you don't really need to get it. Specially since the Required level for it is 80. But if you have the money, the level and want the extra Def, Go for it!

Foot Gear

Shoes

Boots

A pair of Shoes are a cheaper effective foot gear for most players and most classes can wear shoes. However, to optimize DEF one should use Boots. There are several types of cards for shoes.

Homunculus System

Main article: Homunculus System

The Homunculus is a pet that kills, supports, and does stuff for its master. An Embryo, from which a Homunculus will be born, can be created via Prepare Potion with the following materials from the Al De Baran Alchemist guild:

• Dew of Yggdrasil
• Seed of Life
• Glass Tube
• Medicine Bowl
• Potion Creation Guide

Once an Embryo has been created (or purchased from another player), use the skill Call Homunculus to receive 1 of 4 types of Homunculus. The Homunculus received is random, and each type has two sprite variations. Much like pets, Homunculi need to be fed or they will run away.

• Amistr: Zargon
• Filir: Garlet
• Lif: Pet Food
• Vanilmirth: Scell

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
Acid Terror	Throw an Acid bottle to deal up to 300% armour-ignoring, always-hitting damage to a single target. Also, destroy their armour and/or cause Bleeding with a chance.	5	Active
Aid Potion	Throw a Red, Orange, Yellow, White or Blue potion at a friendly target or yourself for up to 150% effectivness of it's HP or SP recovery.	5	Supportive
Alchemical Weapon	Use a Glistening Coat on yourself or an ally to protect their weapon from being stolen or destroyed.	5	Supportive
Axe Mastery	Passively increase damage you deal with axes and swords.	10	Passive
Biochemical Helm	Use a Glistening Coat on yourself or an ally to protect their headgear from being stolen or destroyed.	5	Supportive
Bomb	Throw a Bottle grenade 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
Potion Research	Increases your chance to successfully make a potion. Also, increases effectiveness of potions you drink.	10	Passive
Prepare Potion	Create potions from herbs and various other ingredients.	10	Supportive
Summon Flora	Create up to 5 friendly plant-type monsters with a Plant bottle.	5	Supportive
Summon Marine Sphere	Use a Marine Sphere bottle to create a marine sphere that will explode on taking damage.	5	Supportive
Synthesized Shield	Use a Glistening Coat on yourself or an ally to protect their shield from being stolen or destroyed.	5	Supportive
Synthetic Armor	Use a Glistening Coat on yourself or an ally to protect their armour from being stolen or destroyed.	5	Supportive

Quest Skills

Skill	Description	Levels	Type	Job Level Requirement	Quest
Bioethics	Allows the learning of Homunculus Skills	1	Passive	N/A	Bioethics Quest

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 Prepare Potion skill.

Homunculus Skills

Skill	Description	Levels	Type
Call Homunculus	Summon an existing Homunculus that was stored by using the Vaporize skill.	1	Supportive
Homunculus Resurrection	Revive a Homunculus that has been defeated in battle.	5	Supportive
Vaporize	Stores the caster's Homunculus.	1	Supportive

Soul Link

For more info, see the Alchemist Spirit page.

Skill	Description	Levels	Type
Aid Berserk Potion	Allows the caster to throw Berserk potions to friendly targets.	1	Supportive
Spiritual Potion Creation (variant 1)	Attempt to create 200 white potions	1	Active
Spiritual Potion Creation (variant 2)	Attempt to create 200 condensed white potions	1	Active
Spiritual Potion Creation (variant 3)	Attempt to create 100 Alcohol, 50 Acid Bottles and 50 Bottle Grenades	1	Active

Unimplemented Skills

These skills were part of the original homunculus skill tree.

Biotechnology

Creature Creation

Cultivation

Drillmaster

Flame Control

Heal Homunculus

Job Bonuses

The Levels in which you receive a certain bonus

Job Bonus

Stat\Amount	+1	+2	+3	+4	+5	+6	+7	+8	+9
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

ASPD

Weapon	Base ASPD	Base Delay
Unarmed	160	400
Dagger	145	550
1H Sword	142.5	575
1H Axe	132.5	675
2H Axe	130	700
Mace	135	650

External Links

• Skill Simulator
• Homunculus Stat Calculator
• Homunculus Growth Comparison Chart
• Potting Calculator