Alchemist - Revision history

Hordes at 12:27, 6 July 2026

2026-07-06T12:27:56Z

Hordes at 12:22, 6 July 2026

2026-07-06T12:22:17Z

Draconius: typo

2026-07-06T04:40:47Z

typo

Draconius: .34 update

2026-07-06T04:39:01Z

.34 update

Patrick2011b: bump

2024-11-17T18:00:43Z

bump

Ge0ff at 11:29, 17 November 2024

2024-11-17T11:29:01Z

Patrick2011b: /* Strategy */ ooze -> endoplasm

2024-08-05T20:28:47Z

‎Strategy: ooze -> endoplasm

Ge0ff: fix backgrounds (Fo and Vp do recommend Al background, but we include only Background -> Species recommendations in Background articles)

2024-01-26T12:30:41Z

fix backgrounds (Fo and Vp *do* recommend Al background, but we include only Background -> Species recommendations in Background articles)

ScriptFactory: preferred backgrounds

2024-01-25T22:51:25Z

preferred backgrounds

Ge0ff: /* Spell Details */ rip frisky VMs

2024-01-18T14:32:54Z

‎Spell Details: rip frisky VMs

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 ===Spell Details===
-[[Poisonous Vapours]] is a great levle 1 spell. It never misses, allowing you to reliably deal with early game enemies.
+[[Poisonous Vapours]] is a great level 1 spell. It never misses, allowing you to reliably deal with early game enemies.
 [[Mercury Arrow]] is a nice utility spell as it has a chance make enemies surrounding the target [[weak]], reducing their attack damage, and part of it's damage bypasses resistances. Perfect for early orc packs.

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 *[[Sticky Flame]]
-Alchemists start with the [[Sting]] spell memorised.
+Alchemists start with the [[Poisonous Vapours]] spell memorised.
 ==Starting Skills and Stats==
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 ==Strategy==
-In the early game, Alchemists can struggle against enemies with [[poison resistance]]. Mercury Arrow can deal with most resistant enemies, but anything tougher will require [[Sticky Flame]]. So until you can cast Sticky Flame, try to avoid foes with rPois if possible.
+In the early game, Alchemists can struggle against enemies with [[poison resistance]]. Mercury Arrow can deal with most resistant enemies in the very early game, but anything tougher will require [[Sticky Flame]]. So until you can cast Sticky Flame, try to avoid foes with rPois if possible.
 ===Spell Details===
-[[Poisonous Vapours]] is a great spell. It never misses, allowing you to reliably deal with early game enemies.
+[[Poisonous Vapours]] is a great levle 1 spell. It never misses, allowing you to reliably deal with early game enemies.
 [[Mercury Arrow]] is a nice utility spell as it has a chance make enemies surrounding the target [[weak]], reducing their attack damage, and part of it's damage bypasses resistances. Perfect for early orc packs.
-Learn [[Mephitic Cloud]] the instant you hit level 3. [[Confusion]] is a very strong status, preventing all spells, and monsters only have a 1/3 chance to successfully move towards you. However, this spell is quite loud, attracting other enemies to you. It also doesn't work against enemies with rPois. The clouds will affect you if used too close; either have poison resistance, or aim behind an enemy. Having 2-3 points into both Air Magic and Conjurations is helpful; it's a little tough to cast by training Alchemy alone.
+Learn [[Mephitic Cloud]] the instant you hit level 3. [[Confusion]] is a very strong status, preventing victims from using any type of spell or ability, and monsters only have a 1/3 chance to successfully move towards you. However, this spell is quite loud, attracting other enemies to you. It also doesn't work against enemies with rPois. The clouds will affect you if used too close; either have poison resistance, or aim behind an enemy. Having 2-3 points into both Air Magic and Conjurations is helpful; it's a little tough to cast by training Alchemy alone.
 [[Olgreb's Toxic Radiance]] is a powerful crowd-controlling tool. It inflicts poison slowly, but it affects all vulnerable monsters in your line of sight. While Vapours is better against single targets, OTR excels against groups, especially in the mid-dungeon and [[Orcish Mines]]. A frisky Alchemist may want to clear Orc before Lair (though watch out for many threats: [[warg]]s have rPois, while [[paralysis]], [[stone giant]]s, and many melee threats are still scary).

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 ==History==
-*Starting spells changed in [[0.33]. [[Poisonous Vapours]] changed from Mercury Vapours, and [[Mercury Arrow]] replaced [[Sting]].
+*Starting spells changed in [[0.33]]. [[Poisonous Vapours]] changed from Mercury Vapours, and [[Mercury Arrow]] replaced [[Sting]].
 *Alchemist was introduced in [[0.31]], replacing [[Venom Mage]].

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-{{version032}}
+{{version034}}
 {{flavour|Alchemists start with knowledge of poison-based magic, which is extremely useful in the shallower levels of the Dungeon where few creatures are immune to it.}}
 '''Alchemists''' are mages who focus on [[Alchemy]]. Their starting set is based on [[poison]] except for [[Sticky Flame]].
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 '''Available Spells:'''
-*[[Sting]]
+*[[Poisonous Vapours]]
-*[[Mercury Vapours]]
+*[[Mercury Arrow]]
 *[[Mephitic Cloud]]
 *[[Olgreb's Toxic Radiance]]
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 ==Strategy==
-In the early game, Alchemists can struggle against enemies with [[poison resistance]]. Sting can deal with [[endoplasm]]s, but anything tougher will require [[Sticky Flame]]. So until you can cast Sticky Flame, try to avoid foes with rPois if possible.
+In the early game, Alchemists can struggle against enemies with [[poison resistance]]. Mercury Arrow can deal with most resistant enemies, but anything tougher will require [[Sticky Flame]]. So until you can cast Sticky Flame, try to avoid foes with rPois if possible.
 ===Spell Details===
-[[Sting]] is a decent spell. It deals some physical damage on its own, but its guaranteed chance to [[poison]] (if it hits) will probably kill any foe on the first 2 floors. [[Mercury Vapours]] is a nice upgrade; it never misses, allowing you to reliably deal with early game enemies, and has a chance to inflict [[weak]]ness.
+[[Poisonous Vapours]] is a great spell. It never misses, allowing you to reliably deal with early game enemies.
-Learn [[Mephitic Cloud]] the instant you hit level 3. [[Confusion]] is a very strong status, preventing all spells, and monsters only have a 1/3 chance to successfully move towards you. However, this spell is quite loud, attracting other enemies to you. It also doesn't work against enemies with rPois. The clouds will affect you if used too close; either have poison resistance, or aim behind an enemy. Having 2-3 points into both Air Magic and Conjurations is helpful; its a little tough to cast by training Alchemy alone.
+[[Mercury Arrow]] is a nice utility spell as it has a chance make enemies surrounding the target [[weak]], reducing their attack damage, and part of it's damage bypasses resistances. Perfect for early orc packs.
-[[Olgreb's Toxic Radiance]] is a powerful crowd controlling tool. It inflicts less poison than Mercury Vapours, but it affects all vulnerable monsters in your line of sight. While Vapours is better against single targets, OTR excels against groups, especially in the mid-dungeon and [[Orcish Mines]]. A frisky Alchemist may want to clear Orc before Lair (though watch out for many threats: [[warg]]s have rPois, while [[paralysis]], [[stone giant]]s, and many melee threats are still scary).
+Learn [[Mephitic Cloud]] the instant you hit level 3. [[Confusion]] is a very strong status, preventing all spells, and monsters only have a 1/3 chance to successfully move towards you. However, this spell is quite loud, attracting other enemies to you. It also doesn't work against enemies with rPois. The clouds will affect you if used too close; either have poison resistance, or aim behind an enemy. Having 2-3 points into both Air Magic and Conjurations is helpful; it's a little tough to cast by training Alchemy alone.
-[[Sticky Flame]] sets an adjacent target on fire, dealing damage over time in addition to the initial impact. If the enemy moves, the fire will get put out.
+[[Olgreb's Toxic Radiance]] is a powerful crowd-controlling tool. It inflicts poison slowly, but it affects all vulnerable monsters in your line of sight. While Vapours is better against single targets, OTR excels against groups, especially in the mid-dungeon and [[Orcish Mines]]. A frisky Alchemist may want to clear Orc before Lair (though watch out for many threats: [[warg]]s have rPois, while [[paralysis]], [[stone giant]]s, and many melee threats are still scary).
 ==History==
 *Alchemist was introduced in [[0.31]], replacing [[Venom Mage]].

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 {{flavour|Alchemists start with knowledge of poison-based magic, which is extremely useful in the shallower levels of the Dungeon where few creatures are immune to it.}}
 '''Alchemists''' are mages who focus on [[Alchemy]]. Their starting set is based on [[poison]] except for [[Sticky Flame]].

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 ==Preferred Species==
-[[Merfolk]], [[Draconian]], [[Deep Elf]], [[Demonspawn]], [[Spriggan]], [[Vampire]], [[Formicid]], [[Naga]], and [[Octopode]] are the recommended species if you pick an Alchemist background.
+[[Deep Elf]], [[Demonspawn]], [[Djinni]], [[Merfolk]], [[Naga]], [[Octopode]], and [[Spriggan]] are the recommended species if you pick an Alchemist background.
 ==Starting Equipment==

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 Learn [[Mephitic Cloud]] the instant you hit level 3. [[Confusion]] is a very strong status, preventing all spells, and monsters only have a 1/3 chance to successfully move towards you. However, this spell is quite loud, attracting other enemies to you. It also doesn't work against enemies with rPois. The clouds will affect you if used too close; either have poison resistance, or aim behind an enemy. Having 2-3 points into both Air Magic and Conjurations is helpful; its a little tough to cast by training Alchemy alone.
-[[Olgreb's Toxic Radiance]] is a powerful crowd controlling tool. It inflicts less poison than Mercury Vapours, but it affects all vulnerable monsters in your line of sight. While Vapours is better against single targets, OTR excels against groups, especially in the mid-dungeon and [[Orcish Mines]]. A frisky VM may want to go into Orc before Lair (though watch out for many threats: [[warg]]s have rPois, while [[paralysis]], [[stone giant]]s, and many melee threats are still scary).
+[[Olgreb's Toxic Radiance]] is a powerful crowd controlling tool. It inflicts less poison than Mercury Vapours, but it affects all vulnerable monsters in your line of sight. While Vapours is better against single targets, OTR excels against groups, especially in the mid-dungeon and [[Orcish Mines]]. A frisky Alchemist may want to clear Orc before Lair (though watch out for many threats: [[warg]]s have rPois, while [[paralysis]], [[stone giant]]s, and many melee threats are still scary).
 [[Sticky Flame]] sets an adjacent target on fire, dealing damage over time. However, if the enemy moves, the fire will get put out.