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{{class
 
{{class
 
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|name=Alchemist
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|metaclass=[[Mage]]
 
|starting_life=100
 
|starting_life=100
 
|locked=No
 
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{{redirect2|the Alchemist class|Brotherhood of Alchemists quest|[[Alchemist Quest]]}}
 
{{redirect2|the Alchemist class|Brotherhood of Alchemists quest|[[Alchemist Quest]]}}
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Alchemist is a class introduced in the base game. It is available immediately.
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
 
An Alchemist is a manipulator of materials using magic.
 
An Alchemist is a manipulator of materials using magic.
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They do not use the forbidden arcane arts practised by the mages of old - such perverters of nature have been shunned or actively hunted down since the Spellblaze.
 
They do not use the forbidden arcane arts practised by the mages of old - such perverters of nature have been shunned or actively hunted down since the Spellblaze.
  
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Alchemists can transmute gems to bring forth elemental effects, turning them into balls of fire, torrents of acid, and other effects. They can also reinforce armour with magical effects using gems, and channel arcane staffs to produce bolts of energy.
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Alchemists can transmute gems to bring forth elemental effects, turning them into balls of fire, torrents of acid, and other effects.
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They can also reinforce armour with magical effects using gems, and channel arcane staffs to produce bolts of energy.
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Though normally physically weak, most alchemists are accompanied by magical golems which they construct and use as bodyguards.
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These golems are enslaved to their master's will, and can grow in power as their master advances through the arts. Their paper doll shows two 'gemslots', these can be equipped with gems provided the talent [[Gem golem (talent)|Gem golem]] is known.
  
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Though normally physically weak, most alchemists are accompanied by magical golems which they construct and use as bodyguards.  These golems are enslaved to their master's will, and can grow in power as their master advances through the arts.
 
  
 
Their most important stats are: [[Magic]] and [[Constitution]]
 
Their most important stats are: [[Magic]] and [[Constitution]]
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*Elm Staff
 
*Elm Staff
 
*Linen Robe
 
*Linen Robe
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*Manasurge Rune
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*[[Inscriptions|Manasurge Rune]] (Increases mana regeneration by 820% for 10 turns and instantly restores 41 mana, 15 turn cooldown)
 
*3 Gems
 
*3 Gems
 
*(40-80) Alchemist Agate
 
*(40-80) Alchemist Agate
  
 
==Starting Talents==
 
==Starting Talents==
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*[[Create alchemist gems (talent)|Create Alchemist Gems]]
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*[[Create alchemist gems (talent)|Create Alchemist Gems]] (1)
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*[[Refit golem (talent)|Refit Golem]]
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*[[Refit golem (talent)|Refit Golem]] (1)
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*[[Throw bomb (talent)|Throw Bomb]]
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*{{T|Interact with the Golem}} (1)
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*[[Fire infusion (talent)|Fire Infusion]]
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*[[Throw bomb (talent)|Throw Bomb]] (1)
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*[[Channel staff (talent)|Channel Staff]]
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*[[Fire infusion (talent)|Fire Infusion]] (1)
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*[[Channel staff (talent)|Channel Staff]] (1)
  
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==Talent Categories==
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==Alchemist Talents==
 
{{Talent_table
 
{{Talent_table
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| class_rows =  
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| class_rows =
 
{{Talent_row
 
{{Talent_row
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| Type = [[Spells (category type)|Spell]]
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| Type = [[Spell (category type)|Spell]]
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| Name = [[Example category (category)|Example Category]]
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| Name = [[Explosive admixtures (category)|Explosive Admixtures]]
 
| Mastery = 1.3
 
| Mastery = 1.3
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| Locked = no
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| talent1 = [[Throw bomb (talent)|Throw Bomb]]
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| talent1 = [[1st talent (talent)|1st Talent]]
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| talent2 = [[Alchemist protection (talent)|Alchemist Protection]]
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| talent2 = [[2nd talent (talent)|2nd Talent]]
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| talent3 = [[Explosion expert (talent)|Explosion Expert]]
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| talent3 = [[3rd talent (talent)|3rd Talent]]
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| talent4 = [[Shockwave bomb (talent)|Shockwave Bomb]]
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| talent4 = [[4th talent (talent)|4th Talent]]
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}}
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{{Talent_row
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| Type = [[Spell (category type)|Spell]]
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| Name = [[Golemancy (category)|Golemancy]]
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| Mastery = 1.3
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| talent1 = [[Golem power (talent)|Golem Power]]
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| talent2 = [[Golem resilience (talent)|Golem Resilience]]
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| talent3 = [[Invoke golem (talent)|Invoke Golem]]
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| talent4 = [[Golem portal (talent)|Golem Portal]]
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}}
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{{Talent_row
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| Type = [[Spell (category type)|Spell]]
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| Name = [[Fire alchemy (category)|Fire Alchemy]]
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| Mastery = 1.3
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| talent1 = [[Flame infusion (talent)|Flame Infusion]]
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| talent2 = [[Smoke bomb (talent)|Smoke Bomb]]
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| talent3 = [[Fire storm (talent)|Fire Storm]]
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| talent4 = [[Body of fire (talent)|Body of Fire]]
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}}
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{{Talent_row
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| Type = [[Spell (category type)|Spell]]
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| Name = [[Acid alchemy (category)|Acid Alchemy]]
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| Mastery = 1.3
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| talent1 = [[Acid infusion (talent)|Acid Infusion]]
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| talent2 = [[Caustic golem (talent)|Caustic Golem]]
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| talent3 = [[Caustic mire (talent)|Caustic Mire]]
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| talent4 = [[Dissolving acid (talent)|Dissolving Acid]]
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}}
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{{Talent_row
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| Type = [[Spell (category type)|Spell]]
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| Name = [[Frost alchemy (category)|Frost Alchemy]]
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| Mastery = 1.3
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| talent1 = [[Frost infusion (talent)|Frost Infusion]]
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| talent2 = {{t|Ice Armour}}
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| talent3 = [[Flash freeze (talent)|Flash Freeze]]
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| talent4 = [[Ice core (talent)|Ice Core]]
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}}
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{{Talent_row
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| Type = [[Spell (category type)|Spell]]
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| Name = [[Advanced golemancy (category)|Advanced Golemancy]]
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| Mastery = 1.3
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| Locked = yes
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| talent1 = [[Life tap golem (talent)|Life Tap]]
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| talent2 = [[Gem golem (talent)|Gem Golem]]
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| talent3 = [[Supercharge golem (talent)|Supercharge Golem]]
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| talent4 = [[Runic golem (talent)|Runic Golem]]
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}}
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{{Talent_row
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| Type = [[Spell (category type)|Spell]]
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| Name = [[Energy alchemy (category)|Energy Alchemy]]
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| Mastery = 1.3
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| Locked = yes
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| talent1 = [[Lightning infusion (talent)|Lightning Infusion]]
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| talent2 = [[Dynamic recharge (talent)|Dynamic Recharge]]
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| talent3 = [[Thunderclap (talent)|Thunderclap]]
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| talent4 = [[Living lightning (talent)|Living Lightning]]
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
| generic_rows =
 
| generic_rows =
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{{Talent_row
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| Type = [[Spell (category type)|Spell]]
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| Name = [[Stone alchemy (category)|Stone Alchemy]]
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| Mastery = 1.3
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| talent1 = [[Extract gems (talent)|Extract Gems]]
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| talent2 = [[Imbue item (talent)|Imbue Item]]
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| talent3 = [[Gem portal (talent)|Gem Portal]]
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| talent4 = [[Stone touch (talent)|Stone Touch]]
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}}
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{{Talent_row
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| Type = [[Spell (category type)|Spell]]
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| Name = [[Staff combat (category)|Staff Combat]]
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| Mastery = 1.3
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| talent1 = [[Channel staff (talent)|Channel Staff]]
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| talent2 = [[Staff mastery (talent)|Staff Mastery]]
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| talent3 = [[Defensive posture (talent)|Defensive Posture]]
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| talent4 = [[Blunt thrust (talent)|Blunt Thrust]]
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}}
 
{{Talent_row
 
{{Talent_row
 
| Type = [[Cunning (category type)|Cunning]]
 
| Type = [[Cunning (category type)|Cunning]]
 
| Name = [[Survival (category)|Survival]]
 
| Name = [[Survival (category)|Survival]]
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| Mastery = 0.9
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| Mastery = 1.0
 
| Locked = yes
 
| Locked = yes
 
| talent1 = [[Heightened senses (talent)|Heightened Senses]]
 
| talent1 = [[Heightened senses (talent)|Heightened Senses]]
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| talent2 = [[Charm mastery (talent)|Charm Mastery]]
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| talent2 = [[Device mastery (talent)|Device Mastery]]
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| talent3 = [[Piercing sight (talent)|Piercing Sight]]
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| talent3 = [[Track (talent)|Track]]
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| talent4 = [[Evasion (talent)|Evasion]]
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| talent4 = [[Danger sense (talent)|Danger Sense]]
 
}}
 
}}
  
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| other_rows=
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{{Other_row
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| Type = {{ct|Spell}}
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| Name = {{c|Golemancy}}
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| Mastery = 1.0
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| talent1 = {{t|Interact with the Golem}}
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| talent2 = {{t|Refit Golem}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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;Technique
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}}
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:[[Combat training (category)|Combat Training]] (1.0 mastery, locked)
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;Cunning
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==Golem Birth Options==
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:[[Survival (category)|Survival]] (0.9 mastery, locked)
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There are a couple of ([[Unlocks|unlockable]]) options for your golem when you start the game. If available, they are found by pressing the ''Customize'' button during character creation and then opening the ''Golem'' section.
  
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;Spells
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=== Drolem ===
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:[[Explosive admixtures (category)|Explosive Admixtures]] (1.3 mastery)
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If you (contributors only) defeat [[Tannen]] and his [[Drolem]] as an Alchemist, you unlock the option to make your golem a Drolem in future games.
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:[[Infusion (category)|Infusion]] (1.3 mastery)
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:[[Golemancy (category)|Golemancy]] (1.3 mastery)
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:[[Advanced golemancy (category)|Advanced Golemancy]] (1.3 mastery, locked)
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:[[Fire alchemy (category)|Fire Alchemy]] (1.3 mastery, locked)
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:[[Stone alchemy (category)|Stone Alchemy]] (1.3 mastery)
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:[[Staff combat (category)|Staff Combat]] (1.3 mastery)
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==Strategy==
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In addition to the talents of a standard Golem, a Drolem has access to [[Drolem poison breath (talent)|Drolem poison breath]]
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=== Glass Golem ===
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If you have the [[Forbidden Cults]] expansion enabled, and you defeat the [[Glass Golem]] from the [[Forbidden Tome: "The Illusory Castle"]] as an Alchemist, you unlock the option to make your golem a Glass Golem in future games.
  
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===Alchemist Gems===
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In addition to the talents of a standard Golem, a Glass Golem has access to [[Glass splinters (talent)|Glass splinters]]
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One of the unique aspects to the Alchemist is the use of alchemist gems. Alchemist gems are items that go to your quiver, and work as a resource for many of your skills. Alchemist gems are created from regular gems by the use of the [[Create_alchemist_gems_(talent)|Create Alchemist Gems]] skill. The alchemist gems have special effects when used for your [[throw_bomb_(talent)|throw bomb]] skill, depending on the gems used. You can see the different effects they can have on the [[gems]] page.
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===General Tips===
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==Golem Talents==
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The alchemist is a mage that manipulates gems and has a golem for a companion.
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Two general game-play strategies both involve maxing the first 4 bomb skills, making for a super bomb. Then eschewing the infusion skills (except to put 1 point in acid to unlock a non-fire damage bomb), you can either work to buff your golem to the max with your abilities, or you can buff yourself with fire alchemy skills. If you plan on buffing your golem after maxing out your bomb skills, you may find it helpful to pour your class points into Supercharge Golem, Golem Portal and Runic Golem.
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Golems start with level 3 {{t|Heavy Armour Training}} and level 1 {{t|Combat Accuracy}} in the {{c|Combat Training}} tree with mastery level 1.3. They will also have level 1 {{t|Armour Configuration}}, {{t|Golem Knockback|Knockback}}, {{t|Golem Self-Destruction|Self-Destruction}} and Rune: Shielding.
  
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Supercharge Golem is basically a Refit Golem skill that revives your golem instantly with (at max level) enough life and temporary regeneration to fully recover from death. Even better, it doesn't cost the full 15 gems that Refit Golem requires to resurrect your golem. It also buffs the golem's damage temporarily; however, the most important part of the skill is the insta-revive - this lets you resurrect your golem on the fly during a boss fight rather than in between battles. If you're in a fight, don't cast Supercharge Golem if your golem is about to die. It won't get the free revive and will probably die soon anyway regardless of its regeneration.
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Golems start with 3 inscription slots; one of which containing a [[Inscription#Common_Runes|shielding rune]]. You can change runes by controlling the golem.  
  
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Golem Portal seems like a useless skill, but it can be a life-saver at times. At max level, it has a 100% chance to make every enemy targeting you retarget your golem. When you're in a big fight surrounded by enemies, the temporary respite could give you enough turns to bring a shielding rune or Supercharge Golem out of cooldown. Just beware that some enemies have AoE attacks that may hit you and your golem regardless of whoever's being targeted.
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Golems gain 2 stat points per level up, and 1 class talent point each time they reach a level that is a multiple of 3.
  
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By the time you start working on Runic Golem, you should have a few good runes on hand. Keep an eye out for Shielding Runes; even just one can increase your golem's lifespan greatly in a fight.
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{{Talent_table
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| class_rows =
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{{Talent_row
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| Type = {{ct|Golem}}
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| Name = {{c|Golem Fighting|Fighting}}
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| Mastery = 1.3
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| Locked = no
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| talent1 = {{t|Golem Knockback|Knockback}}
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| talent2 = {{t|Golem Taunt|Taunt}}
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| talent3 = {{t|Golem Crush|Crush}}
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| talent4 = {{t|Golem Pound|Pound}}
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}}
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{{Talent_row
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| Type = {{ct|Golem}}
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| Name = {{c|Golem Arcane|Arcane}}
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| Mastery = 1.3
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| Locked = no
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| talent1 = {{t|Golem Eye Beam|Eye Beam}}
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| talent2 = {{t|Golem Reflective Skin|Reflective Skin}}
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| talent3 = {{t|Golem Arcane Pull|Arcane Pull}}
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| talent4 = {{t|Golem Molten Skin|Molten Skin}}
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}}
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{{Talent_row
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| Type = {{ct|Golem}}
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| Name = {{c|Golem}}
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| Mastery = 1.0
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| Locked = no
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| talent1 = {{t|Golem Self-Destruction|Self-Destruction}}
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| talent2 = {{t|Armour Configuration}}
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}}
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{{Talent_row
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| Type = {{ct|Golem}}
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| Name = {{c|Drolem}} *
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| Mastery = 1.0
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| Locked = no
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| talent1 = {{t|Drolem Poison Breath|Poison Breath}}
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}}
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{{Talent_row
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| Type = {{ct|Golem}}
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| Name = {{c|Glass}} ^
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| Mastery = 1.0
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| Locked = no
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| talent1 = {{t|Glass Splinters}}
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}}
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}}
  
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If you're having trouble with dungeon delving/boss encounters, you could add a Teleportation Rune to your golem. Upon entering a new level and clearing out the nearby rabble, control your golem and teleport away. Try to run into as many enemies as you can. If you can't find any enemies, cast Invoke Golem and try again. If you do find some enemies, then control will switch back to your character after some time and you will (unless your golem is quite strong) probably see your golem's HP drop quickly in no time at all. Cast Refit Golem/Supercharge Golem to bring your golem back to life. If you wait around, the enemies your golem angered will usually come to you looking for a fight. This situation could tip the tides in your favor, since you already know what the battlefield looks like. The enemies also tend to cluster themselves up when they all head for you, making it easy for you to damage the whole crowd with a well-placed bomb. Fighting bosses also tends to be a whole lot easier when you're right on the stairs in case something goes horribly wrong. If you would like to explore for longer at a risk of dying, you could let your alchemist do the exploring instead of the golem. Simply use Golem Portal after teleporting your golem away (given that there's no enemies around, of course), and when you see many enemies that are too much to handle, cast Golem Portal to end your scouting adventure. If Golem Portal is still on cooldown and you don't think you can cast it in time (the cooldown for Golem Portal is quite short though), cast Invoke Golem and try to shield yourself from the onslaught of enemies. Note that these teleport techniques, while effective, tend to explore dungeons much slower than the traditional dungeon delving methods.
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(*): Must be a Drolem<br/>
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(^): Must be a Glass Golem
  
 
{{classes}}
 
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Latest revision as of 11:38, 10 August 2024

Alchemist

Alchemist 128 bg.png

Metaclass Mage
Locked No
Starting Life 100
Life Rating -1
Stat Modifiers
Strength 0
Dexterity 0
Constitution +3
Magic +5
Willpower +1
Cunning 0
This page is about the Alchemist class; for the Brotherhood of Alchemists quest, see Alchemist Quest.

Alchemist is a class introduced in the base game. It is available immediately.

Description

An Alchemist is a manipulator of materials using magic.

They do not use the forbidden arcane arts practised by the mages of old - such perverters of nature have been shunned or actively hunted down since the Spellblaze.

Alchemists can transmute gems to bring forth elemental effects, turning them into balls of fire, torrents of acid, and other effects.

They can also reinforce armour with magical effects using gems, and channel arcane staffs to produce bolts of energy.

Though normally physically weak, most alchemists are accompanied by magical golems which they construct and use as bodyguards.

These golems are enslaved to their master's will, and can grow in power as their master advances through the arts. Their paper doll shows two 'gemslots', these can be equipped with gems provided the talent Gem golem is known.


Their most important stats are: Magic and Constitution

Starting Equipment

  • Elm Staff
  • Linen Robe
  • Manasurge Rune (Increases mana regeneration by 820% for 10 turns and instantly restores 41 mana, 15 turn cooldown)
  • 3 Gems
  • (40-80) Alchemist Agate

Starting Talents

Alchemist Talents

Class
Type Name Mastery Locked Talents
Spell Explosive Admixtures 1.3 No Throw Bomb Alchemist Protection Explosion Expert Shockwave Bomb
Spell Golemancy 1.3 No Golem Power Golem Resilience Invoke Golem Golem Portal
Spell Fire Alchemy 1.3 No Flame Infusion Smoke Bomb Fire Storm Body of Fire
Spell Acid Alchemy 1.3 No Acid Infusion Caustic Golem Caustic Mire Dissolving Acid
Spell Frost Alchemy 1.3 No Frost Infusion Ice Armour Flash Freeze Ice Core
Spell Advanced Golemancy 1.3 Yes Life Tap Gem Golem Supercharge Golem Runic Golem
Spell Energy Alchemy 1.3 Yes Lightning Infusion Dynamic Recharge Thunderclap Living Lightning
Generic
Type Name Mastery Locked Talents
Spell Stone Alchemy 1.3 No Extract Gems Imbue Item Gem Portal Stone Touch
Spell Staff Combat 1.3 No Channel Staff Staff Mastery Defensive Posture Blunt Thrust
Cunning Survival 1.0 Yes Heightened Senses Device Mastery Track Danger Sense
Other
Type Name Mastery - Talents
Spell Golemancy 1.0 - Interact with the Golem Refit Golem

Golem Birth Options

There are a couple of (unlockable) options for your golem when you start the game. If available, they are found by pressing the Customize button during character creation and then opening the Golem section.

Drolem

If you (contributors only) defeat Tannen and his Drolem as an Alchemist, you unlock the option to make your golem a Drolem in future games.

In addition to the talents of a standard Golem, a Drolem has access to Drolem poison breath

Glass Golem

If you have the Forbidden Cults expansion enabled, and you defeat the Glass Golem from the Forbidden Tome: "The Illusory Castle" as an Alchemist, you unlock the option to make your golem a Glass Golem in future games.

In addition to the talents of a standard Golem, a Glass Golem has access to Glass splinters

Golem Talents

Golems start with level 3 Heavy Armour Training and level 1 Combat Accuracy in the Combat Training tree with mastery level 1.3. They will also have level 1 Armour Configuration, Knockback, Self-Destruction and Rune: Shielding.

Golems start with 3 inscription slots; one of which containing a shielding rune. You can change runes by controlling the golem.

Golems gain 2 stat points per level up, and 1 class talent point each time they reach a level that is a multiple of 3.

Class
Type Name Mastery Locked Talents
Golem Fighting 1.3 No Knockback Taunt Crush Pound
Golem Arcane 1.3 No Eye Beam Reflective Skin Arcane Pull Molten Skin
Golem Golem 1.0 No Self-Destruction Armour Configuration
Golem Drolem * 1.0 No Poison Breath
Golem Glass ^ 1.0 No Glass Splinters

(*): Must be a Drolem
(^): Must be a Glass Golem

Classes

Classes with a non-white background need to be unlocked or may have other requirements
Classes
Warrior Rogue Mage Afflicted Defiler Celestial Wilder Chronomancer Psionic Adventurer Tinker Demented
Bulwark Rogue Alchemist Cursed Reaver Anorithil Summoner Paradox Mage Mindslayer Adventurer Sawbutcher Writhing One
Berserker Shadowblade Archmage Doomed Corruptor Sun Paladin Wyrmic Temporal Warden Solipsist Wanderer Gunslinger Cultist of Entropy
Archer Marauder Necromancer Doombringer Stone Warden Possessor Psyshot
Arcane Blade Skirmisher Demonologist Oozemancer Annihilator
Brawler


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