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Crafting Consumables: Alchemy, Potions, and Scrolls - Variant Rules and Feats
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<blockquote data-quote="orkish_blade" data-source="post: 6662192" data-attributes="member: 55353"><p><strong>UPDATE 10/15/2015:</strong> This has been tweaked a few times since it was posted here. I'm not going to change the text below, but the most-up-to-date stuff is discussed in <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDBehindTheScreen/comments/3das54/5e_crafting_consumables_alchemy_potions_and/" target="_blank">this post</a>. The supplement with rules for <strong>alchemy, potions, and scrolls</strong> is <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_vatXlRE-gvYzYzdlBKVVktUlk/view" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p><p></p><p></p><p>-------</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>Update: </strong>I've updated my homebrew rules for quick-crafting of scrolls that I posted a few days ago, potions, and alchemy. Flavor-wise, little has changed, but balancing-wise, it's a significant improvement.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">(Thanks to /u/ElbowlessGoat on Reddit for comments.)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">I've tried to incorporate the updates below, but I make no promises (formatting in forums gives me fits), trust the PDF.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Updated PDF version of rules here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_vatXlRE-gvYzYzdlBKVVktUlk/view" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_vatXlRE-gvYzYzdlBKVVktUlk/view</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">-------------------</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><span style="font-size: 15px"> CRAFTING CONSUMABLES: </span></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><span style="font-size: 18px"> ALCHEMY, POTIONS, AND SCROLLS </span></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>- VARIANT RULES AND FEATS FOR D&D 5E -</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">INTRODUCTION </span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">I've seen some excellent adaptations of the alchemist class to 5E. There is also an excellent supplement out there that greatly increases the complexity of alchemy and herbalism.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> However, I was looking for something a little more “rules-light,” that could easily be added on top of a rogue or ranger just as easily as it could be added to a cleric or wizard. This supplement has grown from what started as two feats to what it is, so it’s not as “light” as I had intended, but it does not introduce too many new mechanics.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">I didn't want to make alchemy too unbalancing (full-disclosure, my game is more about flavor than it is power-gaming), but I wanted to achieve two goals: (1) To bring down the barrier (gp and time) to crafting and using alchemical items. (2) To capture the flare of some of the more "magical" effects produced by alchemy. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">These rules work on top of the normal rules for crafting, and a character can still take the time to create scrolls, potions, and alchemical items over the course of several days’ work without the risk of something going wrong.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Recent changes: </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">I’ve added in an “expend a spell slot” requirement for creating magic items by alchemy. This makes sense to keep things more balanced with all the other rules for magic items. I’ve also added a feat that allows non-casters a once-a-day “spell slot” for this purpose.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">I’ve increased the base DC to 15 for spell scrolls, alchemical admixtures, and alchemical items. This gives a 40%-55% success rate at low levels, and a 65%-85% success rate at higher levels (or lower success rates for scrolls and admixtures of 1st-level or higher).</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">I’ve removed auto-fail on 1, as the failure rate never drops below 15% (with proficiency +6, ability mod +5). These are also pretty low power items, so if an 18th-level wizard wants to make one by expending a 1st-level spell slot, it seems reasonable that the failure rate is low. </span> </li> </ul><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">I am pretty happy with these rules now, and I don’t plan on revising them further in the near future. The only thing I may still add would be one or more subclasses that specifically make use of these rules—especially one for rogues, but possibly for druids, rangers, and wizards as well.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">I have two PCs in my game using these rules, a rogue and a wizard, so things may come up in the future. If you try these rules out in your own game, please give me feedback.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Thanks for reading, and a big thanks to everyone who has offered comments and criticism. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Thanks again! And enjoy!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">(PDF version of these rules can be found here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_vatXlRE-gvYzYzdlBKVVktUlk/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_vatXlRE-gvYzYzdlBKVVktUlk/view?usp=sharing</a>)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">-------------------</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"> <strong>VARIANT RULE: QUICK SCRIBING</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em>Spell scrolls</em> are useful items that store extra castings of spells. Some spellcasters can prepare <em>spell scrolls</em> in just a few hours time. Typically, preparation of a single <em>spell scroll</em> is tedious, requiring several days of work. There are shortcuts, but they come at a cost: because you are rushing the process of carefully casting, noting, and storing the spell, things can go wrong.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> <strong><em>Quick Scribing of Scrolls. </em></strong>You can attempt to quickly create a <em>spell scroll </em>for any spell of 1st or 2nd level that you can cast. This process takes 1 hour per spell level (1 hour for a cantrip). You expend components—delicate parchments, rare inks, and other magical materials—worth 50 gp for a cantrip, 100 gp for a 1st-level spell, or 300 gp for a 2nd-level spell. You also expend a spell slot of a level equal to or greater than the level of the spell (you expend a 1st-level spell slot to create a <em>spell scroll</em> of a cantrip). </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">This process requires concentration (as if concentrating on a spell). At the end of the creation time, you make an Intelligence (Arcana) check against DC 15 + the level of the spell. On a success, you successfully create the scroll. On a failure, you do not create the scroll nor expend a spell slot, but you do expend 50% of the component cost and suffer a scroll scribing mishap (see Scroll Scribing Mishaps sidebar). On a natural roll of 20, you expend only 50% of the scroll’s price.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">The spell scroll functions as described in the <em>Dungeon Master’s Guide</em> (page 200), which includes the rules for activation, spell attack modifier, spell save DC, and copying a spell from a scroll. Additionally, your DM might require that you possess a formula for a specific <em>spell scroll</em> in order to create it (<em>DMG</em>, page 141).</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px">-------------------</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><strong> SCROLL SCRIBING MISHAPS</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> When you are attempting to rush the process of creating a <em>spell scroll</em>, the magic can backfire in an adverse fashion.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> If you suffer a scroll scribing mishap, you roll a d10 and are subject to the corresponding effect below.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Any conditions that afflict you as a result of a scroll scribing mishap can be removed with the <em>lesser restoration</em> spell or similar effect.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em>Befuddled.</em></strong> Your head spins, and you have trouble making sense of your surroundings. You take 1d6 psychic damage, and you have disadvantage on all Intelligence ability checks until you complete a long rest.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em>Clouded Mind.</em></strong> You have trouble thinking clearly. You have disadvantage on Intelligence and Wisdom saving throws until you complete a long rest.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em>Explosive boom.</em></strong> The scroll explodes with a loud bang. You take 1d6 thunder damage, and you are deafened for 1 hour.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em>Explosive flash.</em></strong> The scroll explodes in a bright flash. You take 1d6 radiant damage, and you are blinded for 1 hour.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em>Fiery burst.</em></strong> The scroll explodes in a fiery burst. You take 2d6 fire damage.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em>Forceful burst.</em></strong> The scroll explodes in a burst of force. You take 2d6 force damage.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em>Icy burst.</em></strong> The scroll explodes in a burst of frost. You take 2d6 cold damage.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em>Life drain.</em></strong> The scroll sizzles with necrotic energy. You take 1d6 necrotic damage, and you cannot regain hit points until you complete a long rest.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em>Mad twitching.</em></strong> You twitch erratically. You have disadvantage on Dexterity and Charisma saving throws until you complete a long rest.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em>Magical illness.</em></strong> You feel sick to your stomach. You are poisoned for 1 hour, and you have disadvantage on Constitution and Strength saving throws until you complete a long rest. </span> </li> </ol><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> -------------------</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"> <strong>VARIANT RULE: QUICK ALCHEMY</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Alchemy and the related practices of herblore and poisoncraft involve the precise measurement, mixing, and handling of minerals, metals, herbs, seeds, and toxins. A trained alchemist, working without distractions, can produce a variety of substances useful on adventures. Because of the high-level of precision, batch-to-batch variability among reagents, the constant possibility of impurities, and the borderline “magical” nature of alchemy, sometimes things go awry with undesirable results. But, in the right hands, mishaps are rare, and alchemy can be an exceptionally useful tool in any adventurer’s repertoire.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> <strong><em></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em>Crafting an alchemical item. </em></strong>You can spend 1 hour attempting to craft one alchemical item with a market price of up to 100 gp, or 2 hours to craft one item with a market price of up to 200 gp, using a set of tools with which you are proficient. This process requires concentration (as if concentrating on a spell). You expend the item’s price in costly reagents and ingredients: precious metals, unusual salts, rare herbs, dangerous toxins, exotic oils, and the like. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">This process requires concentration (as if concentrating on a spell). At the end of the crafting time, you make an ability check using the appropriate tools against a DC 15. On a success, you successfully create the item. On a failure, you do not create the item, you expend 50% of the item’s price in reagents, and you suffer an alchemical mishap (see Alchemical Mishaps sidebar). On a natural roll of 20, you expend only 50% of the item’s price in reagents.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">If an alchemical mishap occurs there is a chance that your tools are damaged or depleted. You cannot use your tools until you can find a suitable location to replenish reagents, replace damaged instruments, and thus restore them to good working order (10 gp for alchemical supplies or poisoner’s kit, 5 gp for herbalism kit).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">At your DM’s discretion, you might be required to have access to a specific spell to create a specific magic item (for example, <em>cure wounds</em> to create a <em>potion of healing</em> or <em>enhance ability</em> to create a <em>potion of hill giant strength</em>), or you might be required to possess a formula for the item (see <em>DMG</em>, page 141).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Alchemical items you can create depend on the tools you use. These items include the following (though more items may be available at your DM’s discretion; magic item names are in <em>italics</em>): </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em>Alchemical supplies (Intelligence check):</em></strong> A vial of acid (25 gp), a flask of alchemist’s fire (50 gp), a vial of <em>dust of disappearance </em>(single creature, single use; 200 gp), a vial of <em>dust of dryness</em> (single use; 200 gp), an <em>eversmoking bottle</em> (single use, up to 5 min; 150 gp), a <em>gem of brightness</em> (5 charges; 200 gp), a flask of <em>oil of slipperiness</em> (1 hour duration; 200 gp), a <em>potion of fire breath</em> (200 gp), a <em>potion of hill giant strength</em> (200 gp), a <em>potion of resistance</em> (200 gp).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> <strong><em></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em>Herbalism kit (Wisdom check): </em></strong>A vial of antitoxin (50 gp), a <em>potion of healing </em>(50 gp), a vial of <em>Keoghtom’s ointment </em>(single use; 150 gp), a <em>potion of animal friendship</em> (200 gp), a <em>potion of greater healing</em> (200 gp), a <em>potion of growth</em> (1 hour duration; 200 gp), a <em>potion of resistance</em> (200 gp).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> <strong><em></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em>Poisoner’s kit (Intelligence check):</em></strong> A vial of antitoxin (50 gp), a vial of assassin’s blood (150 gp), a vial of basic poison (100 gp), a vial of carrion crawler mucus (200 gp), a vial of drow poison (200 gp), a vial of serpent venom (200 gp), a vial of truth serum (150 gp), a <em>potion of poison</em> (200 gp).</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">-------------------</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>ALCHEMICAL MISHAPS</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> Alchemy involves combining, heating, shaking, and bubbling volatile, toxic, and sometimes dangerous substances. Sometimes, things go wrong. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">If you suffer an alchemical mishap while using alchemical supplies, you roll a d20 and are subject to the corresponding effect below. If you suffer an alchemical mishap while using an herbalism kit, you roll a d12 and are subject to the corresponding effect. If you suffer an alchemical mishap while using a poisoner’s kit, you roll 2d6 and are subject to the corresponding effect.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Any conditions that afflict you as a result of an alchemical mishap can be removed with the <em>lesser restoration</em> spell or similar effect.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em>Befuddled.</em></strong> Your head spins, and you have trouble making sense of your surroundings. You take 1d6 psychic damage, and you have disadvantage on all Intelligence ability checks until you complete a long rest.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em> Deathly ill.</em></strong> You take ill, teetering uncomfortably close to death. You take 1d6 necrotic damage, and you cannot regain hit points until you complete a long rest. Your tools are damaged or depleted.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em> Disoriented.</em></strong> You have trouble thinking clearly. You have disadvantage on Intelligence and Wisdom saving throws until you complete a long rest.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em> Nausea.</em></strong> You feel sick to your stomach. You have disadvantage on Constitution and Strength saving throws until you complete a long rest.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em> Dizziness.</em></strong> You feel light-headed and unsteady on your feet. You have disadvantage on all Dexterity ability checks until you complete a long rest.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em> Upset Stomach.</em></strong> You feel very queasy. You have disadvantage on all Strength ability checks until you complete a long rest.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em>Poison exposure.</em></strong> You are exposed to toxins. You take 1d6 poison damage, and you are poisoned for 1 hour.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em> Headache.</em></strong> You develop a splitting headache. You have disadvantage on all Intelligence ability checks until you complete a long rest. Your tools are damaged or depleted.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em>Skin irritation.</em></strong> Your skin breaks out in an unsightly rash. You have disadvantage on all Charisma ability checks until you complete a long rest.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em> Coughing fits.</em></strong> You suffer fits of violent coughing. You have disadvantage on Dexterity and Charisma saving throws until you complete a long rest.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em> Euphoria.</em></strong> You feel giddy and content. You have disadvantage on all Wisdom ability checks until you complete a long rest.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em> Extreme Nausea.</em></strong> You feel so sick you can barely stay on your feet. You take 1d6 poison damage. You have disadvantage on all Strength ability checks until you complete a long rest. Your tools are damaged or depleted.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em> Chills.</em></strong> You catch chills and shake uncontrollable. You take 1d6 cold damage. You have disadvantage on all Dexterity ability checks until you complete a long rest. Your tools are damaged or depleted.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em> Accidental fire.</em></strong> You are burned as your reagents catch fire. You take 2d6 fire damage.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em> Uncontrollable fire.</em></strong> Your reagents catch fire and begin to spread to the vicinity. You take 3d6 acid damage, and each creature within 10 feet of you takes 1d6 fire damage. Flammable objects within 10 feet of you catch fire. Your tools are damaged or depleted.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em> Acid spill.</em></strong> You are splashed with a caustic substance. You take 2d6 acid damage.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em> Large acid spill.</em></strong> A vat of acid bubbles over violently, corroding everything in the vicinity. You take 3d6 acid damage, and each creature within 10 feet of you takes 1d6 acid damage. Objects within 10 feet of you that cannot withstand corrosion take 1d6 acid damage. Your tools are damaged or depleted.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em> Explosive boom.</em></strong> Your reagents explode with a loud bang. You take 1d6 thunder damage, and you are deafened for 1 hour.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em> Explosive flash.</em></strong> Your reagents explode in a bright flash. You take 1d6 radiant damage, and you are blinded for 1 hour.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em> Massive explosion.</em></strong> Your reagents explode in spectacular fashion. You take 2d6 thunder damage, 2d6 radiant damage, and you are blinded and deafened for 1 hour. Additionally, each creature within 15 feet of you takes 1d6 thunder damage and 1d6 radiant damage. Flammable objects within 15 feet of you catch fire. Your tools are damaged or depleted. </span> </li> </ol><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> -------------------</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"> <strong>VARIANT RULE: ALCHEMICAL ADMIXTURES</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Certain spells have a special tag: alchemy (see Alchemical Formulas below). Such a spell can be cast following the normal rules for spellcasting, or a trained alchemist can create an <em>alchemical admixture</em> of the spell. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">An <strong><em>alchemical admixture</em></strong> is a special version of a spell that takes the form of a vial of liquid or powder. Each <em>alchemical admixture</em> has an alchemical formula that you keep in a <strong>book of alchemical formulas</strong>. A book of alchemical formulas costs 50 gp and weighs less than one quarter of a pound.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">You must have a class feature or feat that specifically allows you to create <em>alchemical admixtures</em> of spells in order to do so. (See variant feature below and Alchemical Adept feat.)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> <strong><em></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em>Mastering an alchemical formula. </em></strong>You can translate and transcribe any spell you can cast that has the alchemy tag into your book of alchemical formulas. The process of mastering an alchemical formula and copying it into your book takes 2 hours per level of the cantrip). The cost represents reagents used up while experimenting with the spell. These reagents and ingredients may include precious metals, unusual salts, rare herbs, dangerous toxins, exotic oils, and the like.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">If you gain the Alchemical Admixtures variant feature at 1st level as part of your Spellcasting class feature, you also learn the alchemical formulas for one cantrip you can cast and for up to two 1st-level spells you know or can prepare, provided those spells have the alchemy tag.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> <strong><em></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em>Preparation. </em></strong>The <em>alchemical admixture</em> version of a spell takes one hour per level of the spell to create (1 hour for a cantrip). You must have mastered the alchemical formula for the spell and copied into your book of alchemical formulas, and you must have your book on hand. You also must expend alchemical reagents and ingredients as follows: 50 gp for a cantrip, 100 gp for a 1st-level spell, 300 gp for a 2nd-level spell, 1,000 gp for a 3rd-level spell. You also expend a spell slot of a level equal to or greater than the level of the spell (you expend a 1st-level spell slot to create an <em>alchemical admixture </em>of a cantrip). </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">This process requires concentration (as if concentrating on a spell). At the end of the creation time, you make an ability check using an appropriate set of tools against a DC 15 + level of the spell you are preparing as an alchemical admixture. On a success, you successfully create the <em>alchemical admixture</em>. On a failure, you neither create the admixture nor expend a spell slot, but you do expend 50% of the reagent cost and suffer an alchemical mishap (see Alchemical Mishaps sidebar). On a natural roll of 20, you expend only 50% of the admixture’s price in reagents.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> You must have a set of appropriate tools in good working order to create alchemical admixtures. Typically, you use a set of alchemical supplies to create an <em>alchemical admixture</em>, but other tools may suffice for specific spells with your DM’s approval (such as an herbalism kit to create <em>cure wounds</em> or <em>lesser restoration</em> or a poisoner’s kit to create <em>poison spray </em>or <em>sleep</em>).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> <strong><em></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em>Activation. </em></strong><em>Alchemical admixtures</em> come in three functional categories: infusions, oils, and volatiles. The list of alchemical formulas notes to which category or categories a given admixture belongs. These categories describe how to activate the <em>alchemical admixture</em>, and an admixture that belongs to more than one category can be used as either once it has been created.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> To activate an <strong>alchemical infusion</strong>, as an action, you or the creature you wish to affect must consume the contents of the vial. The spell affects only the creature that consumes the contents of the alchemical infusion. As an action, you can administer an infusion to an incapacitated creature. Alchemical admixtures are mostly tasteless, so they are very difficult to detect when mixed into food or drink. In all other ways, an alchemical infusion functions as casting the spell at the spell’s lowest level.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">To activate an <strong>alchemical oil</strong>, as an action, you spread, smear, or drizzle the contents of the oil on a weapon or surface. The surface functions as the point of origin for all spell effects. If you apply an oil to a weapon (or piece of ammunition), and the next creature hit by that weapon is subject to the spell’s effect. In all other ways, an alchemical oil functions as casting the spell at the spell’s lowest level.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">To activate an <strong>alchemical volatile</strong>, as an action, you sprinkle or splash the contents of the vial—or throw the vial itself—onto the creature, object, or area you wish to affect. If the spell has a range greater than 30 feet, the range becomes 30 feet, since you cannot accurately throw the vial beyond that distance. If the spell can target multiple creatures, excluding area effects, no target can be more than 15 feet away from all other targets. Area effects function as normal except for the restriction on the range to their point of origin. In all other ways, an alchemical volatile functions as casting the spell at the spell’s lowest level.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">For spells that have a <strong>duration</strong> requiring concentration, the <em>alchemical admixture</em> has a duration equal to the maximum duration of the spell or 10 minutes, whichever is shorter. You do not need to maintain concentration on the <em>alchemical admixture</em>, as you have already spent the requisite time concentrating during the admixture’s creation. The duration for any spell that does not require concentration and has a duration longer than 10 minutes becomes 10 minutes in its <em>alchemical admixture</em> form, unless noted otherwise.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">The <strong>spellcasting ability</strong> for an <em>alchemical admixture</em> matches the spellcasting ability of the class for which you can cast the spell (Wisdom for a cleric spell, Intelligence for a wizard spell, and so on). This ability sets the spell attack modifier and spell save DC when you create the alchemical admixture.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Any creature can activate an <em>alchemical admixture</em> that you have created if it is holding the vial in its hand. That creature becomes the point of origin for all spell effects that depend on the location of the spell’s caster, but you function as the caster for all spell effects that relate to the caster’s abilities. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">An <em>alchemical admixture</em> is a <strong>consumable </strong>item. Once activated, an <em>alchemical admixture</em> takes effect immediately, and it is used up.</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">-------------------</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>VARIANT FEATURE: ALCHEMICAL ADMIXTURES </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">When you become a 1st-level bard, cleric, druid or wizard and gain that Spellcasting feature for that class, you can choose to forgo gaining the Ritual Casting feature to gain the Alchemical Admixtures feature for your class, described below:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> <strong><em></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em>Alchemical Admixtures (Bard): </em></strong>You can create an <em>alchemical admixture</em> of any bard spell you know if that spell has the alchemy tag. You also have a book of alchemical formulas in which you store your alchemical formulas and which you must have on hand to create an <em>alchemical admixture</em>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> <strong><em></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><em>Alchemical Admixtures (Cleric): </em></strong>You can create an <em>alchemical admixture</em> of any cleric spell if that spell has the alchemy tag and you have the spell prepared. You also have a book of alchemical formulas in which you store your alchemical formulas and which you must have on hand to create an <em>alchemical admixture</em>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> <strong><em>Alchemical Admixtures (Druid): </em></strong>You can create an <em>alchemical admixture</em> of any druid spell if that spell has the alchemy tag and you have the spell prepared. You also have a book of alchemical formulas in which you store your alchemical formulas and which you must have on hand to create an <em>alchemical admixture</em>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> <strong><em>Alchemical Admixtures (Wizard): </em></strong>You can create an <em>alchemical admixture</em> of any wizard spell if that spell has the alchemy tag and you have the spell in your spellbook. You don’t need to have the spell prepared. Your spellbook functions as your book of alchemical formulas, but the notation of an alchemical formula is different from that of your wizard spells. For example, if you have the <em>burning hands</em> spell in your spellbook, you can prepare and cast it using a spell slot. However, you must also have the alchemical formula for <em>burning hands</em> in your spellbook to create an <em>alchemical admixture</em> of it.</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">-------------------</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>ALCHEMICAL FORMULAS</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">The following spells have the alchemy tag and can be made into <em>alchemical admixtures</em>. The category of <em>alchemical admixture</em> is noted in the list, as any other exceptions to the spell’s normal casting rules and the rules for <em>alchemical admixtures</em>.</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>CANTRIPS (0 LEVEL)</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Acid Splash [Volatile]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Friends [Volatile; throw at creature you wish to affect]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Poison Spray [Volatile]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Produce Flame [Volatile]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Resistance [Infusion]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Spare the Dying [Infusion]</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>1ST LEVEL</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Bane [Volatile]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Burning Hands [Volatile]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Create or Destroy Water [Oil]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Cure Wounds [Infusion]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Disguise Self [Infusion]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Expeditious Retreat [Infusion]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Feather Fall [Infusion]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Fog Cloud [Volatile]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Grease [Oil]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Heroism [Infusion]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Jump [Infusion]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Longstrider [Infusion]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Purify Food and Drink [Oil]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Ray of Sickness [Volatile]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Sleep [Infusion, Oil]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Speak with Animals [Infusion]</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>2ND LEVEL</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Alter Self [Infusion]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Barkskin [Infusion]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Beast Sense [Infusion]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Blindness/Deafness [Infusion, Oil]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Crown of Madness [Infusion, Volatile]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Darkvision [Infusion]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Enhance Ability [Infusion]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Lesser Restoration [Infusion]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Magic Weapon [Oil]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Protection from Poison [Infusion]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Silence [Volatile]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Spider Climb [Infusion]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Web [Volatile]</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>3RD LEVEL</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Create Food and Water [Oil]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Fear [Infusion, Volatile]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Feign Death [Infusion; duration of effect chosen when created, up to 1 hour]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Haste [Infusion]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Magic Circle [Oil; creature type chosen when created]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Protection from Energy [Infusion; energy type chosen when created]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Slow [Infusion, Oil]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Speak with Dead [Oil]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Stinking Cloud [Volatile]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Stoneskin [Infusion]</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Water Breathing [Infusion]</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">-------------------</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"> <strong>CONSUMABLE ITEM FEATS</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">The following new feats are designed to work with the variant rules for alchemy and scribing scrolls presented above.</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>ALCHEMICAL ADEPT</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em>Prerequisite: Intelligence or Wisdom 13 or higher; proficiency with alchemical supplies, herbalism kit, or poisoner’s kit</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">You have learned the secrets to unlocking the “magical” nature of alchemy.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">You gain the following benefits:</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">You can create <em>alchemical admixtures</em> of spells of up to one half your character level (rounded up; see Alchemical Admixtures variant rule). These spells are written in a book of alchemical formulas, which you must have on hand while preparing one of them. You do not need to have a spell prepared to create the <em>alchemical admixture</em> version of it, but you must have mastered the alchemical formula for it.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">When you choose this feat, you acquire a book of alchemical formulas holding the formulas for one cantrip and two 1st-level spells of your choice. Choose one of the following classes: bard, cleric, druid, or wizard. You must choose your spells from that class’s spell list, and the spells you choose must have the alchemy tag. The class you choose also determines your spellcasting ability for these spells: Wisdom for cleric or druid, Intelligence for wizard, or Charisma for bard. You cannot cast these spells in any way except as <em>alchemical admixtures</em>, unless you also have access to them by way of your class’s Spellcasting or some other similar feature.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">If you come across a spell in written form, such as a magical spell scroll or a wizard’s spellbook, you might be able to add it to your book of alchemical formulas. The spell must be on the spell list for a class for which you can create <em>alchemical admixtures</em>, the spell’s level can be no higher than half your level (rounded up), and it must have the alchemy tag. The process of copying the spell into your book of alchemical formulas takes 2 hours per level of the spell, and costs 50 gp per level. The cost represents reagents used up while experimenting with the spell. </span> </li> </ul><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>ALCHEMICAL ADMIXTURE MASTERY</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em>Prerequisite: Intelligence or Wisdom 13 or higher; the ability to create alchemical admixtures</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Your skill at concocting <em>alchemical admixtures</em> is unsurpassed.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">You gain the following benefits:</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">Choose one spell with the alchemy tag that appears on the spell list for a class for which you can create <em>alchemical admixtures </em>(See Alchemical Admixtures variant rule). You learn the alchemical formula for that spell and add it to your book of alchemical formulas. You cannot cast this spell in any way except as an <em>alchemical admixture</em>, unless you also have access to it by way of your class’s Spellcasting or some other similar feature.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">When you attempt to create an <em>alchemical admixture</em>, you expend only 50% of the reagent cost on a natural roll of 18 or 19 on your ability check, and you do not expend any reagents on a natural roll of 20.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">Once per day, you can create an <em>alchemical admixture </em>of a spell of a level equal to half your Intelligence or Wisdom modifier (minimum 1st level) without expending a spell slot. Once you use this ability, you cannot do so again until you complete a long rest. </span> </li> </ul><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>ALCHEMICAL EXPERT</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em>Prerequisite: Proficiency with alchemical supplies, herbalism kit, or poisoner’s kit</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">You have been trained by a skilled alchemist, herbalist, or poisonmaker and have learned how to quickly and efficiently create alchemical items. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">You gain the following benefits:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">Increase your Intelligence or Wisdom score by 1, to a maximum of 20.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">When you attempt to create an alchemical item during 1 hour of work (see Quick Alchemy variant rule), you expend only 50% of the reagent cost on a natural roll of 18 or 19 on your ability check, and you do not expend any reagents on a natural roll of 20.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">You can attempt to create two items during 1 hour of work. If you attempt to create two items, you have disadvantage on the ability check. You make a separate check for each item you attempt to create. You do not need to make more than one of the same item in the hour’s time, but both items created must use the same set of tools. </span> </li> </ul><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>ALCHEMICAL TRAINING</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em>Prerequisite: Proficiency with alchemical supplies, herbalism kit, or poisoner’s kit</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">You have a knack for alchemy, herbalism, or poisoncraft, and you can create items using your knowledge and skill quickly.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">You gain the following benefits:</span></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">Increase your Intelligence or Wisdom score by 1, to a maximum of 20.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">When you select this feat, you choose one type of tools from the following list: alchemical supplies, herbalism kit, poisoner’s kit. Once per day, you can create an alchemical magic item during 1 hour of work using the chosen type of tools without expending a spell slot (see Quick Alchemy variant rule). Once you use this ability, you cannot do so again until you complete a long rest.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">When you attempt to create an alchemical item during 1 hour of work, you can choose to expend twice the item’s cost in reagents to gain advantage on the ability check made to create the item. </span> </li> </ul><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>SPELL SCROLL MASTERY</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em>Prerequisite: Intelligence or Wisdom 13 or higher; the ability to cast at least one spell</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">You have become exceptionally good at quickly scrawling spells onto parchment to be cast later.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">You gain the following benefits:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">You can attempt to create <em>spell</em> <em>scrolls</em> for 3rd-level spells quicker than the normal crafting rules allow (see Quick Scribing variant rule). Creating a <em>spell scroll </em>for a 3rd-level spell expends components worth 1,000 gp.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">When you attempt to create a <em>spell</em> <em>scroll </em>quickly, you expend only 50% of the component cost on a natural roll of 18 or 19 on your Intelligence (Arcana) check, and you do not expend any components on a natural roll of 20.</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">Once per day, you can create a <em>spell scroll </em>of a spell of a level equal to half your Intelligence or Wisdom modifier (minimum 1st level) without expending a spell slot. Once you use this ability, you cannot do so again until you complete a long rest. </span> </li> </ul><p><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="orkish_blade, post: 6662192, member: 55353"] [B]UPDATE 10/15/2015:[/B] This has been tweaked a few times since it was posted here. I'm not going to change the text below, but the most-up-to-date stuff is discussed in [URL="https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDBehindTheScreen/comments/3das54/5e_crafting_consumables_alchemy_potions_and/"]this post[/URL]. The supplement with rules for [B]alchemy, potions, and scrolls[/B] is [URL="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_vatXlRE-gvYzYzdlBKVVktUlk/view"][B]here[/B][/URL]. ------- [SIZE=3][B]Update: [/B]I've updated my homebrew rules for quick-crafting of scrolls that I posted a few days ago, potions, and alchemy. Flavor-wise, little has changed, but balancing-wise, it's a significant improvement. (Thanks to /u/ElbowlessGoat on Reddit for comments.) I've tried to incorporate the updates below, but I make no promises (formatting in forums gives me fits), trust the PDF. Updated PDF version of rules here: [URL]https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_vatXlRE-gvYzYzdlBKVVktUlk/view[/URL] ------------------- [/SIZE][CENTER][SIZE=3][B][SIZE=4] CRAFTING CONSUMABLES: [/SIZE] [SIZE=5] ALCHEMY, POTIONS, AND SCROLLS [/SIZE] - VARIANT RULES AND FEATS FOR D&D 5E - [/B][/SIZE][/CENTER] [SIZE=3][B] [SIZE=4]INTRODUCTION [/SIZE][/B] I've seen some excellent adaptations of the alchemist class to 5E. There is also an excellent supplement out there that greatly increases the complexity of alchemy and herbalism. However, I was looking for something a little more “rules-light,” that could easily be added on top of a rogue or ranger just as easily as it could be added to a cleric or wizard. This supplement has grown from what started as two feats to what it is, so it’s not as “light” as I had intended, but it does not introduce too many new mechanics. I didn't want to make alchemy too unbalancing (full-disclosure, my game is more about flavor than it is power-gaming), but I wanted to achieve two goals: (1) To bring down the barrier (gp and time) to crafting and using alchemical items. (2) To capture the flare of some of the more "magical" effects produced by alchemy. These rules work on top of the normal rules for crafting, and a character can still take the time to create scrolls, potions, and alchemical items over the course of several days’ work without the risk of something going wrong. Recent changes: [/SIZE] [LIST] [*][SIZE=3]I’ve added in an “expend a spell slot” requirement for creating magic items by alchemy. This makes sense to keep things more balanced with all the other rules for magic items. I’ve also added a feat that allows non-casters a once-a-day “spell slot” for this purpose.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3]I’ve increased the base DC to 15 for spell scrolls, alchemical admixtures, and alchemical items. This gives a 40%-55% success rate at low levels, and a 65%-85% success rate at higher levels (or lower success rates for scrolls and admixtures of 1st-level or higher).[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3]I’ve removed auto-fail on 1, as the failure rate never drops below 15% (with proficiency +6, ability mod +5). These are also pretty low power items, so if an 18th-level wizard wants to make one by expending a 1st-level spell slot, it seems reasonable that the failure rate is low. [/SIZE] [/LIST] [SIZE=3] I am pretty happy with these rules now, and I don’t plan on revising them further in the near future. The only thing I may still add would be one or more subclasses that specifically make use of these rules—especially one for rogues, but possibly for druids, rangers, and wizards as well. I have two PCs in my game using these rules, a rogue and a wizard, so things may come up in the future. If you try these rules out in your own game, please give me feedback. Thanks for reading, and a big thanks to everyone who has offered comments and criticism. Thanks again! And enjoy! (PDF version of these rules can be found here: [URL]https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_vatXlRE-gvYzYzdlBKVVktUlk/view?usp=sharing[/URL]) ------------------- [SIZE=4] [B]VARIANT RULE: QUICK SCRIBING[/B][/SIZE] [I]Spell scrolls[/I] are useful items that store extra castings of spells. Some spellcasters can prepare [I]spell scrolls[/I] in just a few hours time. Typically, preparation of a single [I]spell scroll[/I] is tedious, requiring several days of work. There are shortcuts, but they come at a cost: because you are rushing the process of carefully casting, noting, and storing the spell, things can go wrong. [B][I]Quick Scribing of Scrolls. [/I][/B]You can attempt to quickly create a [I]spell scroll [/I]for any spell of 1st or 2nd level that you can cast. This process takes 1 hour per spell level (1 hour for a cantrip). You expend components—delicate parchments, rare inks, and other magical materials—worth 50 gp for a cantrip, 100 gp for a 1st-level spell, or 300 gp for a 2nd-level spell. You also expend a spell slot of a level equal to or greater than the level of the spell (you expend a 1st-level spell slot to create a [I]spell scroll[/I] of a cantrip). This process requires concentration (as if concentrating on a spell). At the end of the creation time, you make an Intelligence (Arcana) check against DC 15 + the level of the spell. On a success, you successfully create the scroll. On a failure, you do not create the scroll nor expend a spell slot, but you do expend 50% of the component cost and suffer a scroll scribing mishap (see Scroll Scribing Mishaps sidebar). On a natural roll of 20, you expend only 50% of the scroll’s price. The spell scroll functions as described in the [I]Dungeon Master’s Guide[/I] (page 200), which includes the rules for activation, spell attack modifier, spell save DC, and copying a spell from a scroll. Additionally, your DM might require that you possess a formula for a specific [I]spell scroll[/I] in order to create it ([I]DMG[/I], page 141). ------------------- [B] SCROLL SCRIBING MISHAPS[/B] When you are attempting to rush the process of creating a [I]spell scroll[/I], the magic can backfire in an adverse fashion. If you suffer a scroll scribing mishap, you roll a d10 and are subject to the corresponding effect below. Any conditions that afflict you as a result of a scroll scribing mishap can be removed with the [I]lesser restoration[/I] spell or similar effect. [/SIZE] [LIST=1] [*][SIZE=3][B][I]Befuddled.[/I][/B] Your head spins, and you have trouble making sense of your surroundings. You take 1d6 psychic damage, and you have disadvantage on all Intelligence ability checks until you complete a long rest.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I]Clouded Mind.[/I][/B] You have trouble thinking clearly. You have disadvantage on Intelligence and Wisdom saving throws until you complete a long rest.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I]Explosive boom.[/I][/B] The scroll explodes with a loud bang. You take 1d6 thunder damage, and you are deafened for 1 hour.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I]Explosive flash.[/I][/B] The scroll explodes in a bright flash. You take 1d6 radiant damage, and you are blinded for 1 hour.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I]Fiery burst.[/I][/B] The scroll explodes in a fiery burst. You take 2d6 fire damage.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I]Forceful burst.[/I][/B] The scroll explodes in a burst of force. You take 2d6 force damage.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I]Icy burst.[/I][/B] The scroll explodes in a burst of frost. You take 2d6 cold damage.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I]Life drain.[/I][/B] The scroll sizzles with necrotic energy. You take 1d6 necrotic damage, and you cannot regain hit points until you complete a long rest.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I]Mad twitching.[/I][/B] You twitch erratically. You have disadvantage on Dexterity and Charisma saving throws until you complete a long rest.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I]Magical illness.[/I][/B] You feel sick to your stomach. You are poisoned for 1 hour, and you have disadvantage on Constitution and Strength saving throws until you complete a long rest. [/SIZE] [/LIST] [SIZE=3] ------------------- [SIZE=4] [B]VARIANT RULE: QUICK ALCHEMY[/B][/SIZE] Alchemy and the related practices of herblore and poisoncraft involve the precise measurement, mixing, and handling of minerals, metals, herbs, seeds, and toxins. A trained alchemist, working without distractions, can produce a variety of substances useful on adventures. Because of the high-level of precision, batch-to-batch variability among reagents, the constant possibility of impurities, and the borderline “magical” nature of alchemy, sometimes things go awry with undesirable results. But, in the right hands, mishaps are rare, and alchemy can be an exceptionally useful tool in any adventurer’s repertoire. [B][I] Crafting an alchemical item. [/I][/B]You can spend 1 hour attempting to craft one alchemical item with a market price of up to 100 gp, or 2 hours to craft one item with a market price of up to 200 gp, using a set of tools with which you are proficient. This process requires concentration (as if concentrating on a spell). You expend the item’s price in costly reagents and ingredients: precious metals, unusual salts, rare herbs, dangerous toxins, exotic oils, and the like. This process requires concentration (as if concentrating on a spell). At the end of the crafting time, you make an ability check using the appropriate tools against a DC 15. On a success, you successfully create the item. On a failure, you do not create the item, you expend 50% of the item’s price in reagents, and you suffer an alchemical mishap (see Alchemical Mishaps sidebar). On a natural roll of 20, you expend only 50% of the item’s price in reagents. If an alchemical mishap occurs there is a chance that your tools are damaged or depleted. You cannot use your tools until you can find a suitable location to replenish reagents, replace damaged instruments, and thus restore them to good working order (10 gp for alchemical supplies or poisoner’s kit, 5 gp for herbalism kit). At your DM’s discretion, you might be required to have access to a specific spell to create a specific magic item (for example, [I]cure wounds[/I] to create a [I]potion of healing[/I] or [I]enhance ability[/I] to create a [I]potion of hill giant strength[/I]), or you might be required to possess a formula for the item (see [I]DMG[/I], page 141). Alchemical items you can create depend on the tools you use. These items include the following (though more items may be available at your DM’s discretion; magic item names are in [I]italics[/I]): [B][I] Alchemical supplies (Intelligence check):[/I][/B] A vial of acid (25 gp), a flask of alchemist’s fire (50 gp), a vial of [I]dust of disappearance [/I](single creature, single use; 200 gp), a vial of [I]dust of dryness[/I] (single use; 200 gp), an [I]eversmoking bottle[/I] (single use, up to 5 min; 150 gp), a [I]gem of brightness[/I] (5 charges; 200 gp), a flask of [I]oil of slipperiness[/I] (1 hour duration; 200 gp), a [I]potion of fire breath[/I] (200 gp), a [I]potion of hill giant strength[/I] (200 gp), a [I]potion of resistance[/I] (200 gp). [B][I] Herbalism kit (Wisdom check): [/I][/B]A vial of antitoxin (50 gp), a [I]potion of healing [/I](50 gp), a vial of [I]Keoghtom’s ointment [/I](single use; 150 gp), a [I]potion of animal friendship[/I] (200 gp), a [I]potion of greater healing[/I] (200 gp), a [I]potion of growth[/I] (1 hour duration; 200 gp), a [I]potion of resistance[/I] (200 gp). [B][I] Poisoner’s kit (Intelligence check):[/I][/B] A vial of antitoxin (50 gp), a vial of assassin’s blood (150 gp), a vial of basic poison (100 gp), a vial of carrion crawler mucus (200 gp), a vial of drow poison (200 gp), a vial of serpent venom (200 gp), a vial of truth serum (150 gp), a [I]potion of poison[/I] (200 gp). ------------------- [B]ALCHEMICAL MISHAPS[/B] Alchemy involves combining, heating, shaking, and bubbling volatile, toxic, and sometimes dangerous substances. Sometimes, things go wrong. If you suffer an alchemical mishap while using alchemical supplies, you roll a d20 and are subject to the corresponding effect below. If you suffer an alchemical mishap while using an herbalism kit, you roll a d12 and are subject to the corresponding effect. If you suffer an alchemical mishap while using a poisoner’s kit, you roll 2d6 and are subject to the corresponding effect. Any conditions that afflict you as a result of an alchemical mishap can be removed with the [I]lesser restoration[/I] spell or similar effect. [/SIZE] [LIST=1] [*][SIZE=3][B][I]Befuddled.[/I][/B] Your head spins, and you have trouble making sense of your surroundings. You take 1d6 psychic damage, and you have disadvantage on all Intelligence ability checks until you complete a long rest.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I] Deathly ill.[/I][/B] You take ill, teetering uncomfortably close to death. You take 1d6 necrotic damage, and you cannot regain hit points until you complete a long rest. Your tools are damaged or depleted.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I] Disoriented.[/I][/B] You have trouble thinking clearly. You have disadvantage on Intelligence and Wisdom saving throws until you complete a long rest.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I] Nausea.[/I][/B] You feel sick to your stomach. You have disadvantage on Constitution and Strength saving throws until you complete a long rest.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I] Dizziness.[/I][/B] You feel light-headed and unsteady on your feet. You have disadvantage on all Dexterity ability checks until you complete a long rest.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I] Upset Stomach.[/I][/B] You feel very queasy. You have disadvantage on all Strength ability checks until you complete a long rest.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I]Poison exposure.[/I][/B] You are exposed to toxins. You take 1d6 poison damage, and you are poisoned for 1 hour.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I] Headache.[/I][/B] You develop a splitting headache. You have disadvantage on all Intelligence ability checks until you complete a long rest. Your tools are damaged or depleted.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I]Skin irritation.[/I][/B] Your skin breaks out in an unsightly rash. You have disadvantage on all Charisma ability checks until you complete a long rest.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I] Coughing fits.[/I][/B] You suffer fits of violent coughing. You have disadvantage on Dexterity and Charisma saving throws until you complete a long rest.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I] Euphoria.[/I][/B] You feel giddy and content. You have disadvantage on all Wisdom ability checks until you complete a long rest.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I] Extreme Nausea.[/I][/B] You feel so sick you can barely stay on your feet. You take 1d6 poison damage. You have disadvantage on all Strength ability checks until you complete a long rest. Your tools are damaged or depleted.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I] Chills.[/I][/B] You catch chills and shake uncontrollable. You take 1d6 cold damage. You have disadvantage on all Dexterity ability checks until you complete a long rest. Your tools are damaged or depleted.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I] Accidental fire.[/I][/B] You are burned as your reagents catch fire. You take 2d6 fire damage.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I] Uncontrollable fire.[/I][/B] Your reagents catch fire and begin to spread to the vicinity. You take 3d6 acid damage, and each creature within 10 feet of you takes 1d6 fire damage. Flammable objects within 10 feet of you catch fire. Your tools are damaged or depleted.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I] Acid spill.[/I][/B] You are splashed with a caustic substance. You take 2d6 acid damage.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I] Large acid spill.[/I][/B] A vat of acid bubbles over violently, corroding everything in the vicinity. You take 3d6 acid damage, and each creature within 10 feet of you takes 1d6 acid damage. Objects within 10 feet of you that cannot withstand corrosion take 1d6 acid damage. Your tools are damaged or depleted.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I] Explosive boom.[/I][/B] Your reagents explode with a loud bang. You take 1d6 thunder damage, and you are deafened for 1 hour.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I] Explosive flash.[/I][/B] Your reagents explode in a bright flash. You take 1d6 radiant damage, and you are blinded for 1 hour.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3][B][I] Massive explosion.[/I][/B] Your reagents explode in spectacular fashion. You take 2d6 thunder damage, 2d6 radiant damage, and you are blinded and deafened for 1 hour. Additionally, each creature within 15 feet of you takes 1d6 thunder damage and 1d6 radiant damage. Flammable objects within 15 feet of you catch fire. Your tools are damaged or depleted. [/SIZE] [/LIST] [SIZE=3] ------------------- [SIZE=4] [B]VARIANT RULE: ALCHEMICAL ADMIXTURES[/B][/SIZE] Certain spells have a special tag: alchemy (see Alchemical Formulas below). Such a spell can be cast following the normal rules for spellcasting, or a trained alchemist can create an [I]alchemical admixture[/I] of the spell. An [B][I]alchemical admixture[/I][/B] is a special version of a spell that takes the form of a vial of liquid or powder. Each [I]alchemical admixture[/I] has an alchemical formula that you keep in a [B]book of alchemical formulas[/B]. A book of alchemical formulas costs 50 gp and weighs less than one quarter of a pound. You must have a class feature or feat that specifically allows you to create [I]alchemical admixtures[/I] of spells in order to do so. (See variant feature below and Alchemical Adept feat.) [B][I] Mastering an alchemical formula. [/I][/B]You can translate and transcribe any spell you can cast that has the alchemy tag into your book of alchemical formulas. The process of mastering an alchemical formula and copying it into your book takes 2 hours per level of the cantrip). The cost represents reagents used up while experimenting with the spell. These reagents and ingredients may include precious metals, unusual salts, rare herbs, dangerous toxins, exotic oils, and the like. If you gain the Alchemical Admixtures variant feature at 1st level as part of your Spellcasting class feature, you also learn the alchemical formulas for one cantrip you can cast and for up to two 1st-level spells you know or can prepare, provided those spells have the alchemy tag. [B][I] Preparation. [/I][/B]The [I]alchemical admixture[/I] version of a spell takes one hour per level of the spell to create (1 hour for a cantrip). You must have mastered the alchemical formula for the spell and copied into your book of alchemical formulas, and you must have your book on hand. You also must expend alchemical reagents and ingredients as follows: 50 gp for a cantrip, 100 gp for a 1st-level spell, 300 gp for a 2nd-level spell, 1,000 gp for a 3rd-level spell. You also expend a spell slot of a level equal to or greater than the level of the spell (you expend a 1st-level spell slot to create an [I]alchemical admixture [/I]of a cantrip). This process requires concentration (as if concentrating on a spell). At the end of the creation time, you make an ability check using an appropriate set of tools against a DC 15 + level of the spell you are preparing as an alchemical admixture. On a success, you successfully create the [I]alchemical admixture[/I]. On a failure, you neither create the admixture nor expend a spell slot, but you do expend 50% of the reagent cost and suffer an alchemical mishap (see Alchemical Mishaps sidebar). On a natural roll of 20, you expend only 50% of the admixture’s price in reagents. You must have a set of appropriate tools in good working order to create alchemical admixtures. Typically, you use a set of alchemical supplies to create an [I]alchemical admixture[/I], but other tools may suffice for specific spells with your DM’s approval (such as an herbalism kit to create [I]cure wounds[/I] or [I]lesser restoration[/I] or a poisoner’s kit to create [I]poison spray [/I]or [I]sleep[/I]). [B][I] Activation. [/I][/B][I]Alchemical admixtures[/I] come in three functional categories: infusions, oils, and volatiles. The list of alchemical formulas notes to which category or categories a given admixture belongs. These categories describe how to activate the [I]alchemical admixture[/I], and an admixture that belongs to more than one category can be used as either once it has been created. To activate an [B]alchemical infusion[/B], as an action, you or the creature you wish to affect must consume the contents of the vial. The spell affects only the creature that consumes the contents of the alchemical infusion. As an action, you can administer an infusion to an incapacitated creature. Alchemical admixtures are mostly tasteless, so they are very difficult to detect when mixed into food or drink. In all other ways, an alchemical infusion functions as casting the spell at the spell’s lowest level. To activate an [B]alchemical oil[/B], as an action, you spread, smear, or drizzle the contents of the oil on a weapon or surface. The surface functions as the point of origin for all spell effects. If you apply an oil to a weapon (or piece of ammunition), and the next creature hit by that weapon is subject to the spell’s effect. In all other ways, an alchemical oil functions as casting the spell at the spell’s lowest level. To activate an [B]alchemical volatile[/B], as an action, you sprinkle or splash the contents of the vial—or throw the vial itself—onto the creature, object, or area you wish to affect. If the spell has a range greater than 30 feet, the range becomes 30 feet, since you cannot accurately throw the vial beyond that distance. If the spell can target multiple creatures, excluding area effects, no target can be more than 15 feet away from all other targets. Area effects function as normal except for the restriction on the range to their point of origin. In all other ways, an alchemical volatile functions as casting the spell at the spell’s lowest level. For spells that have a [B]duration[/B] requiring concentration, the [I]alchemical admixture[/I] has a duration equal to the maximum duration of the spell or 10 minutes, whichever is shorter. You do not need to maintain concentration on the [I]alchemical admixture[/I], as you have already spent the requisite time concentrating during the admixture’s creation. The duration for any spell that does not require concentration and has a duration longer than 10 minutes becomes 10 minutes in its [I]alchemical admixture[/I] form, unless noted otherwise. The [B]spellcasting ability[/B] for an [I]alchemical admixture[/I] matches the spellcasting ability of the class for which you can cast the spell (Wisdom for a cleric spell, Intelligence for a wizard spell, and so on). This ability sets the spell attack modifier and spell save DC when you create the alchemical admixture. Any creature can activate an [I]alchemical admixture[/I] that you have created if it is holding the vial in its hand. That creature becomes the point of origin for all spell effects that depend on the location of the spell’s caster, but you function as the caster for all spell effects that relate to the caster’s abilities. An [I]alchemical admixture[/I] is a [B]consumable [/B]item. Once activated, an [I]alchemical admixture[/I] takes effect immediately, and it is used up. ------------------- [B]VARIANT FEATURE: ALCHEMICAL ADMIXTURES [/B] When you become a 1st-level bard, cleric, druid or wizard and gain that Spellcasting feature for that class, you can choose to forgo gaining the Ritual Casting feature to gain the Alchemical Admixtures feature for your class, described below: [B][I] Alchemical Admixtures (Bard): [/I][/B]You can create an [I]alchemical admixture[/I] of any bard spell you know if that spell has the alchemy tag. You also have a book of alchemical formulas in which you store your alchemical formulas and which you must have on hand to create an [I]alchemical admixture[/I]. [B][I] Alchemical Admixtures (Cleric): [/I][/B]You can create an [I]alchemical admixture[/I] of any cleric spell if that spell has the alchemy tag and you have the spell prepared. You also have a book of alchemical formulas in which you store your alchemical formulas and which you must have on hand to create an [I]alchemical admixture[/I]. [B][I]Alchemical Admixtures (Druid): [/I][/B]You can create an [I]alchemical admixture[/I] of any druid spell if that spell has the alchemy tag and you have the spell prepared. You also have a book of alchemical formulas in which you store your alchemical formulas and which you must have on hand to create an [I]alchemical admixture[/I]. [B][I]Alchemical Admixtures (Wizard): [/I][/B]You can create an [I]alchemical admixture[/I] of any wizard spell if that spell has the alchemy tag and you have the spell in your spellbook. You don’t need to have the spell prepared. Your spellbook functions as your book of alchemical formulas, but the notation of an alchemical formula is different from that of your wizard spells. For example, if you have the [I]burning hands[/I] spell in your spellbook, you can prepare and cast it using a spell slot. However, you must also have the alchemical formula for [I]burning hands[/I] in your spellbook to create an [I]alchemical admixture[/I] of it. ------------------- [B]ALCHEMICAL FORMULAS[/B] The following spells have the alchemy tag and can be made into [I]alchemical admixtures[/I]. The category of [I]alchemical admixture[/I] is noted in the list, as any other exceptions to the spell’s normal casting rules and the rules for [I]alchemical admixtures[/I]. [B]CANTRIPS (0 LEVEL)[/B] Acid Splash [Volatile] Friends [Volatile; throw at creature you wish to affect] Poison Spray [Volatile] Produce Flame [Volatile] Resistance [Infusion] Spare the Dying [Infusion] [B]1ST LEVEL[/B] Bane [Volatile] Burning Hands [Volatile] Create or Destroy Water [Oil] Cure Wounds [Infusion] Disguise Self [Infusion] Expeditious Retreat [Infusion] Feather Fall [Infusion] Fog Cloud [Volatile] Grease [Oil] Heroism [Infusion] Jump [Infusion] Longstrider [Infusion] Purify Food and Drink [Oil] Ray of Sickness [Volatile] Sleep [Infusion, Oil] Speak with Animals [Infusion] [B]2ND LEVEL[/B] Alter Self [Infusion] Barkskin [Infusion] Beast Sense [Infusion] Blindness/Deafness [Infusion, Oil] Crown of Madness [Infusion, Volatile] Darkvision [Infusion] Enhance Ability [Infusion] Lesser Restoration [Infusion] Magic Weapon [Oil] Protection from Poison [Infusion] Silence [Volatile] Spider Climb [Infusion] Web [Volatile] [B]3RD LEVEL[/B] Create Food and Water [Oil] Fear [Infusion, Volatile] Feign Death [Infusion; duration of effect chosen when created, up to 1 hour] Haste [Infusion] Magic Circle [Oil; creature type chosen when created] Protection from Energy [Infusion; energy type chosen when created] Slow [Infusion, Oil] Speak with Dead [Oil] Stinking Cloud [Volatile] Stoneskin [Infusion] Water Breathing [Infusion] ------------------- [SIZE=4] [B]CONSUMABLE ITEM FEATS[/B][/SIZE] The following new feats are designed to work with the variant rules for alchemy and scribing scrolls presented above. [B]ALCHEMICAL ADEPT[/B] [I]Prerequisite: Intelligence or Wisdom 13 or higher; proficiency with alchemical supplies, herbalism kit, or poisoner’s kit[/I] You have learned the secrets to unlocking the “magical” nature of alchemy. You gain the following benefits: [/SIZE] [LIST] [*][SIZE=3]You can create [I]alchemical admixtures[/I] of spells of up to one half your character level (rounded up; see Alchemical Admixtures variant rule). These spells are written in a book of alchemical formulas, which you must have on hand while preparing one of them. You do not need to have a spell prepared to create the [I]alchemical admixture[/I] version of it, but you must have mastered the alchemical formula for it.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3]When you choose this feat, you acquire a book of alchemical formulas holding the formulas for one cantrip and two 1st-level spells of your choice. Choose one of the following classes: bard, cleric, druid, or wizard. You must choose your spells from that class’s spell list, and the spells you choose must have the alchemy tag. The class you choose also determines your spellcasting ability for these spells: Wisdom for cleric or druid, Intelligence for wizard, or Charisma for bard. You cannot cast these spells in any way except as [I]alchemical admixtures[/I], unless you also have access to them by way of your class’s Spellcasting or some other similar feature.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3]If you come across a spell in written form, such as a magical spell scroll or a wizard’s spellbook, you might be able to add it to your book of alchemical formulas. The spell must be on the spell list for a class for which you can create [I]alchemical admixtures[/I], the spell’s level can be no higher than half your level (rounded up), and it must have the alchemy tag. The process of copying the spell into your book of alchemical formulas takes 2 hours per level of the spell, and costs 50 gp per level. The cost represents reagents used up while experimenting with the spell. [/SIZE] [/LIST] [SIZE=3] [B]ALCHEMICAL ADMIXTURE MASTERY[/B] [I]Prerequisite: Intelligence or Wisdom 13 or higher; the ability to create alchemical admixtures[/I] Your skill at concocting [I]alchemical admixtures[/I] is unsurpassed. You gain the following benefits: [/SIZE] [LIST] [*][SIZE=3]Choose one spell with the alchemy tag that appears on the spell list for a class for which you can create [I]alchemical admixtures [/I](See Alchemical Admixtures variant rule). You learn the alchemical formula for that spell and add it to your book of alchemical formulas. You cannot cast this spell in any way except as an [I]alchemical admixture[/I], unless you also have access to it by way of your class’s Spellcasting or some other similar feature.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3]When you attempt to create an [I]alchemical admixture[/I], you expend only 50% of the reagent cost on a natural roll of 18 or 19 on your ability check, and you do not expend any reagents on a natural roll of 20.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3]Once per day, you can create an [I]alchemical admixture [/I]of a spell of a level equal to half your Intelligence or Wisdom modifier (minimum 1st level) without expending a spell slot. Once you use this ability, you cannot do so again until you complete a long rest. [/SIZE] [/LIST] [SIZE=3] [B]ALCHEMICAL EXPERT[/B] [I]Prerequisite: Proficiency with alchemical supplies, herbalism kit, or poisoner’s kit[/I] You have been trained by a skilled alchemist, herbalist, or poisonmaker and have learned how to quickly and efficiently create alchemical items. You gain the following benefits: [/SIZE] [LIST] [*][SIZE=3]Increase your Intelligence or Wisdom score by 1, to a maximum of 20.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3]When you attempt to create an alchemical item during 1 hour of work (see Quick Alchemy variant rule), you expend only 50% of the reagent cost on a natural roll of 18 or 19 on your ability check, and you do not expend any reagents on a natural roll of 20.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3]You can attempt to create two items during 1 hour of work. If you attempt to create two items, you have disadvantage on the ability check. You make a separate check for each item you attempt to create. You do not need to make more than one of the same item in the hour’s time, but both items created must use the same set of tools. [/SIZE] [/LIST] [SIZE=3] [B]ALCHEMICAL TRAINING[/B] [I]Prerequisite: Proficiency with alchemical supplies, herbalism kit, or poisoner’s kit[/I] You have a knack for alchemy, herbalism, or poisoncraft, and you can create items using your knowledge and skill quickly. You gain the following benefits:[/SIZE] [LIST] [*][SIZE=3]Increase your Intelligence or Wisdom score by 1, to a maximum of 20.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3]When you select this feat, you choose one type of tools from the following list: alchemical supplies, herbalism kit, poisoner’s kit. Once per day, you can create an alchemical magic item during 1 hour of work using the chosen type of tools without expending a spell slot (see Quick Alchemy variant rule). Once you use this ability, you cannot do so again until you complete a long rest.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3]When you attempt to create an alchemical item during 1 hour of work, you can choose to expend twice the item’s cost in reagents to gain advantage on the ability check made to create the item. [/SIZE] [/LIST] [SIZE=3] [B]SPELL SCROLL MASTERY[/B] [I]Prerequisite: Intelligence or Wisdom 13 or higher; the ability to cast at least one spell[/I] You have become exceptionally good at quickly scrawling spells onto parchment to be cast later. You gain the following benefits: [/SIZE] [LIST] [*][SIZE=3]You can attempt to create [I]spell[/I] [I]scrolls[/I] for 3rd-level spells quicker than the normal crafting rules allow (see Quick Scribing variant rule). Creating a [I]spell scroll [/I]for a 3rd-level spell expends components worth 1,000 gp.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3]When you attempt to create a [I]spell[/I] [I]scroll [/I]quickly, you expend only 50% of the component cost on a natural roll of 18 or 19 on your Intelligence (Arcana) check, and you do not expend any components on a natural roll of 20.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3]Once per day, you can create a [I]spell scroll [/I]of a spell of a level equal to half your Intelligence or Wisdom modifier (minimum 1st level) without expending a spell slot. Once you use this ability, you cannot do so again until you complete a long rest. [/SIZE] [/LIST] [SIZE=3] [/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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