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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Slyascooper" data-source="post: 8386918" data-attributes="member: 7032192">On its own, the Alchemist is underwhelming imho- my latest build however makes the Alchemist just a touch more interesting.I started the build with the intention of creating an Alchemy focused Witcher- with a lower priority on spells (Witcher Signs), and SwordsmanshipI came relatively close to my goal- I didn't get the spells I wanted and he isn't exactly a Witcher, but the build is coolfeel free to offer suggestions:Dr. Jeremiah Kalkstein (The Alchemist)Alchemist 13/ Totem Warrior Barb 7Background: Cloistered ScholarSkills:-Medicine-Investigation-Arcana-History-Nature-Perception or Athletics, whichever you like better (barbarian)at Level 1:STR-14DEX-8CON-14INT-16WIS-12 CHA-8End Game:STR- 19DEX-8CON-18INT-19WIS-12CHA-8Race: Variant Human- Poisoner Feat VariantFeats:Great Weapon MasterASI: Str +2, Con+2, Con+2Artificier:The Alchemist Elixir is excellent for utility, allowing us access to Alter Self, which gives us:-A free disguise in the form of Polyjuice Potion-Tawny Owl/Gillyweed (Water Breathing Potion)-Natural Weapons (good for defending yourself in a pinch- the idea of turning into a pseudo werewolf is DAMN COOL IMHO)Infusions:-Perfume of Bewitching (for social encounters)-Bead of Nourishment-Goggles of Night (flavored as a night vision potion, similar to Cat in the Witcher series)-Gauntlets of Ogre Power (Instead of investing in strength, I put my ASI into Con- it only makes sense that the Alchemist would have a juiced up body. The highest score my strength ever got was 16 from ASIs that's it.-Headband of Intellect (Brain perfromance enhancing potion- most of your spells are going to be support oriented so Spell Save DC isn't really going to be an issue. Your main damage output comes from your Greatsword and your poison.)-Cloak of Protection (flavored as a defensive potion that makes your skin tougher)-Periapt of Wound Closure (flavored as a regen potion similar to Swallow in The Witcher)Spells:I wont mention all my spells, but here are a few of my favorites for a build like this:-Enhance ability (Performance Enhancing Potions)-Lesser Restoration (Anti-Toxin, etc.-Protection from Poison (Anti-toxin, kind of redundant but it's up to you if you wanna take it)-Cure Wounds (healing potion)-Tasha's Caustic Brew (acid gun, good for melting doors)-Web (web grenade)-Firebolt (small grenades)Took Barb to get several supernatural abilities like:-"Rage" (imbibing this potion puts you in a rage like state, increasing your speed, strength, and defenses, at the cost of your mental clarity.)-Unarmored Defense (Prolonged use of the Rage potions renders your skin permanently stronger to a limited degree.-Danger Sense (Faster reaction time due to mutations, this is good for making up for your 8 in DEX)-Totem Spirit (Either take Bear or Eagle for stronger defense or increased mobility)-Aspect of the Beast (Eagle. Due to your mutations you have enhanced vision, you can really take whatever you want, I think Eagle is just really cool and it will probably help when conducting investigations)-Feral Instinct (The Alchemist is very sensitive to his environment, his senses are extremely honed thanks to his mutations)Notes:-It's crucial that you clear up the rules for crafting poisons with your DM, if the DM were to allow you to create poisons such as Purple Worm Poison, or at the very least, Wyvern Poison, you could potentially deal just as much damage as your Rogue or Paladin which is hella cool imho-Ask your DM if he could allow you to pick from the Elixir list instead of rolling, the idea of randomizing what potion you get is kinda dumb imho-Ask your DM if he could allow for the poison save DC from the Poisoner Feat to scale with your spell DC or with your Proficiency Bonus so that it stays relevant even until late game.-If I really wanted to push the Poisoner angle, I'd multiclass into Conjuration Wizard 2 just to get the Minor Conjuration ability- which, depending on your DM, could grant you access to unlimited poison provided that you've familiarized yourself with the poison you want to conjure.-On top of all your "potions" you can use your Alchemist Tools in your downtime to research potion recipes, brew decoctions, craft poisons, create grenades, etc etc. I hope your DM's generousSummary:Pros: -Lots of out of combat utility-Tanky as naughty word-Decent Healer-Lots of damage (provided that the DM is generous with his poison rulings)-Very Knowledgeable character-Very FlavorfulCons:-Not much in the way of offensive spells-Concentration is a problem-Decent damage, nothing too outrageous-Low Dex-Leans more towards the flavour and roleplay aspects of DnD</blockquote>

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