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The Alchemist (5e Class w/ 4 Archetypes)

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The Alchemist is an INT based caster who uses formulae instead of conventional spells.  They require preparation, but cast quickly when needed (usually by drinking a mixture).  He learns these formulae similar to the way a wizard learns spells, but he has spell slots like a warlock.  He supplements these abilities with Alchemical Esoteries (special abilities and tricks he discovers as he advances in levels), Alchemical Bombs (a new cantrip formula unique to the Alchemist), and a variety of class customization options as part of the base class, as well as the archetypes, each with their own unique flavor to allow you to play the kind of Alchemist you want to play.

A fully developed class with unique mechanics, four complete archetypes, and dozens of customization options.  Made from the ground up specifically for D&D 5th edition.  Please see the full preview under the cover art for several pages straight from the write up and a full description of how the class works.

 
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Alchemist Changelog:

1-15: Updated layout and art, streamlined text, tweaked a few specific mechanics.

1-13a: 2019-07-21:  Forgot to mark Create Homunculus with an asterisk. 

1-13: 2019-07-20:  Updated Alchemist Formula List to include spells from Xanathar's Guide to Everything.

1-12: 2017-10-16:  Corrected a few lingering minor typos, updated Quick Build instructions.

1.11 - 2017-09-18: Tempered damage increases to Alchemical Bomb, Corrosive Bomb, and Scorching Bomb.  Fixed 1 minor typo.  Increased Toxic Explosive's damage.
1.10 - 2017-09-11: Increased damage on Alchemical Bomb, Corrosive Bomb, and Scorching Bomb.  Clarified mutation effects requiring Constitution modifiers.  Improved Altered Physiology mutation.

1.9 - 2017-04-26: minor typo correction and added Detect Thoughts to spell list

1.8 - 2017-02-20: minor wording chage in class table for clarity.

1.7 - 2017-01-19: minor formatting and diction corrections for clarity.

1.6 - 2016-12-25: simple typo correction.

1.5 - 2016-10-23: Removed an old placeholder in the spell list that should have been deleted previously.

1.4 - 2016-10-14: Corrected minor typographical inconsistencies.

1.3 - 2016-10-12: 2 minor typographical corrections.

1.2 - 2016-10-09: Fixed a minor typo and clarified that formulae can only affect the imbiber. You cannot give a formula's effects to someone else by touch or range, even if the corresponding spell normally allows for it. This is hopefully clearer now.

1.1 - 2016-09-26: minor formatting updates (spells in text italicized, etc.) 

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Matthew H April 06, 2021 10:47 pm UTC
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So why does this provide proficiency in healers kit? That does nothing?
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Cody F April 07, 2021 2:24 am UTC
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It's there for the folks who have a DM that lets you use the healer's kit for more than the one use it has in the PHB. It's not strictly necessary to give proficiency in that, no, but it was just intended as an added ribbon. You're free to ignore it is it doesn't serve any purpose in your game, of course.
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Lucas B April 29, 2020 2:25 pm UTC
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So i have been playing this class with the bomber subclass up til lvl 6 so far and i am really enjoying it.
I have a question tho: What was the thought behind the "Persistent Bomb" esoterie ? Or what did you imagine as scenarios where it was gonna be usefull ? I can see that it has some good out of combat/RP possibilities, but in combat it sounds pretty underwhelming. TY in advance!
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Cody F April 29, 2020 2:58 pm UTC
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Hey there, I'm glad you're enjoying it! The intent was twofold - 1. so you can use it for things like short term demolition (so probably out of combat, blowing up a building you don't want to be standing inside or what have you), and 2. use it more or less the same way you might use a Delayed Blast Fireball. You could mix it and place it, then next round throw another bomb and use your bonus action to detonate the Persistent one. You could, of course, throw another bomb with Bombardment the same way, so it's a bit redundant, but then you can't shape them or anything like that, so Persistent Bomb adds some more tactical options. I wouldn't say it's the most optimal choice in most combat scenarios, but it might have its uses.

In short, it was to give the Bomber some additional flexibility with their bombs that isn't directly tied to doing more immediate damage.
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Tyler F February 13, 2020 8:56 pm UTC
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Late to the party, but just a quick question. What balances out the low spell slot number. From what I’m reading you are one and done between long rests, and then limited to cantrips and standard weapon attacks. Is this accurate?
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Cody F February 13, 2020 9:28 pm UTC
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No problem. It's similar to how a Warlock's spell slots work. You get them back on SHORT and long rests, not just long rests. Also, the spell slots are always at the max you can cast, just like a warlock, so you get a bunch of oomf out of them. Also bare in mind you can dump a spell slot into your bomb for more damage, so it's a pretty beefy cantrip when you want it to be.
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Tyler F February 13, 2020 9:34 pm UTC
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Thanks!
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Cody F February 13, 2020 9:48 pm UTC
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Happy to help!  If you like the Alchemist, consider checking out my other stuff on DTRPG, especially the Big Book of Horrors - lots of new player options just like this :)
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Tortuga T August 14, 2019 6:46 pm UTC
Planning to try the Apothecary soon and I have a doubt, it says: “Remedies do not require concentration even if the spell indicates otherwise.” So if I were to use Heroism as a formula, it would require concentration, but if I make a remedy (for myself or someone else) it doesn’t? Does it last the other duration indicated in the spell then?
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Cody F August 14, 2019 7:09 pm UTC
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Correct. It's one of the main advantages of the Apothecary. You're basically making a potion with a short shelf life. The reason it doesn't require concentration is to incentivize you to give the remedies to companions, though technically you could use it on yourself if you wanted, yes. Heroism is a very good choice for a remedy, in my opinion. I'll probably change the mechanics of this in the re-release of the alchemist someday, but it works well enough for now.
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Tortuga T August 15, 2019 6:52 am UTC
Got it! Thank you for the clarification and the class itself, it’s really neat!
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Cody F August 15, 2019 7:51 am UTC
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Happy to help! I invite you to leave a rating on the product page, and if you have the time, please check out my other products, as well. You might find something else you like in there. :)
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Jake S July 21, 2019 1:06 pm UTC
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Is there a copy/paste-able version of this? I want to run it on Roll20, but that would be a lot of text to manually retype out.
Cheers in advance :)
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Cody F July 21, 2019 3:16 pm UTC
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Sorry, Jake, but unfortunately there isn't an option for that. This was made using Homebrewery (which I don't use on my current projects anymore, but this one is ~2 years old). It makes nice looking stuff, but one of the downsides is that the end result isn't copy/paste compatible, nor will it work with OCR text recognition. The text exists solely in the pseudo-html code that Homebrewery uses, so there's really no good way to provide you with a text copy at this point, I'm afraid. The master document has grown pretty complicated over time. It would be a tremendous amount of work to remake it in the format you're asking for, believe it or not.

Odds are good I'll release a 2.0 version of the Alchemist class someday, and that one will absolutely be formatted in the way you'd prefer, but I don't have an immediate timeline for that right now. I know it's not the reply you wanted, but it's what I have right now.
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Logan C June 08, 2019 11:56 am UTC
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Why is this listed as Virtual Tabletop, when it's only a PDF?
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Cody F June 11, 2019 3:53 pm UTC
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There was a Fantasy Grounds version around v1.5, but it's no longer supported. I have updated the listing. Sorry for any confusion.
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Liam A April 20, 2019 10:42 am UTC
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Heyo, read the guide front-to-back and I love the effort that's gone into this, quality stuff!

Because I'm a total pleb I also have a question; Andrew's question helped me clarify a problem I had with Alchemical Bomb, and as you said, there is no 1d10 + 1d8 elemental damage, it's just a flat decrease in amount of damage in exchange for an element and an effect. Cool, I'm with you.

My question is; why would I choose the Corrosive Bomb esotery upon character creation to get the 1d8 acid damage, when the other "elemental" esoteries have 1d10/1d8 damage AND an associated effect?

To my eye, Galvanic, Hypothermic, and Percussive bombs all deal 1d10 damage of the appropriate element and have an effect. Scorching bomb deals 1d8 fire damage and an effect. But Corrosive Bomb seems to draw the lower-end damage without an effect. Am I being totally dense and acid has huge implications for anti-armour, or am I just flat-out reading it wrong? Thanks in advance, and thanks for...See more
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Cody F April 21, 2019 4:28 am UTC
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You, my friend, have an eye for detail, and you are not wrong at all. That was honestly an oversight, but an easily fixed one. A good revision would be to make it 2d4, 1d10, or let it more or less do the same as Scorching bomb. I'll consider that when I release the revised Alchemist class one of these days.
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Liam A April 21, 2019 10:07 am UTC
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Glad to be of help :D I'll pass those suggestions to my DM, and thanks again for the reply. Peace, my man!
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Andrew A February 18, 2019 6:37 pm UTC
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Love this class!

A question about the damage type esotery: Is the damage supposed to be 1d10 of the specified type + 1d8 on the subsequent turn? And is the damage for that subsequent turn supposed to be countered by an additional Dexterity save or is the save mentioned just the normal DEX save that is part of the Alchemical Bomb cantrip?
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Cody F February 22, 2019 1:17 am UTC
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Great! Feel free to rate and review it, please.

To answer your question, it works exactly as written. The damage dice are as printed and the only dex save is the one up front unless it specifies otherwise. Once you're hit with the effect, unless it says there's a way to avoid it, it triggers next turn, just as written.
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Max J January 25, 2019 6:36 pm UTC
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Hey a quick question about the class!

It states that remedies are formulas that restore health, grants temporary health, raises max health, and removes debuffs. But what about buffing spells? Can I make a strength potion (I dont have an example) and give it to my friends to carry?
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Cody F January 26, 2019 9:45 pm UTC
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To my knowledge, there are no spells that add to or alter ability scores like that, so it doesn't really apply to the choice of Remedies, but you could certainly craft a potion of strength like you would some other consumable magical item using the crafting rules in the DMG or some variant of those rules. Alchemist's tools would be sufficient to craft such a thing.
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Mike T January 29, 2019 7:57 pm UTC
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Actually, the spell Enhance Ability gives advantage on all checks related to an ability score of the caster’s choosing (as well as other benefits) so a potion that provides a similar effect could work
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Cody F January 31, 2019 9:09 pm UTC
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Correct, but it does not add a static number to or adjust your ability scores like a conventional potion of strength (i.e. Potion of Fire Giant's Strength). If someone really wanted to include that under the Remedies feature, it wouldn't break the game, but it was not included in the design intent.
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Harry M January 21, 2019 7:43 am UTC
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I'm in love with this class. I haven't played with it yet but conceptually it's phenomenal and very well developed. I'm very soon going to be building a character I'll be playing with for the next year or so.

My question is, I've noticed the known formulas (spells) tops out at level 5 even though the available spells list go's up to level 9.

Am I right in presuming once you've hit character level 9 (spell level 5) you've essentially got a spell pool between levels 1 and 5 to innately "learn". But anything 6 through 9 you'd have to descover individually at the DMs discretion?

I'm fine with it being that way but I just need clarification on if this is how it's intended to work, it if I'm confusing something somewhere.

How would the balancing work there? What limiting factor do I use to say what's appropriate for which level?

For example, when would it be appropriate (balance wise) for me to be able to find 6th level formulae in world? What...See more
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Cody F January 21, 2019 10:55 pm UTC
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Thanks for commenting! Glad you like it. It's a bit involved, certainly, and it's not a class for a novice player for sure, but the answers are actually in the write up already. Allow me to direct you to the answers you seek!

Please refer to the sections entitled Learning Formulae of 1st Level and Higher and Advanced Formulae (both on the same page). The rules for learning/scribing formulae are explained in the former and the rules for learning/scribing spells of level 6+ are explained in the latter. It's essentially a combination of the Wizard and Warlock rulesets on this topic. The Advanced Formulae section even provides examples for when you learn higher level spells and when you can scribe them (in terms of levels).

Short answer, you can scribe any formula you are of sufficient level to learn. Refer to the 2 sections mentioned above for an explanation with examples. As for what levels would be appropriate? Whenever you're able to cast/scribe a spell, that's appropriate level...See more
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Luke C December 22, 2018 5:10 am UTC
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The MASSIVE FLAW with this build is how trash alchemic bomb is in comparison to eldrich blast. In my opinion, since this class is basically a reflavoured warlock, the damage difference shouldnt be that big when compairing both classes MAIN form of damage.

A 20th lvl warlock (20th lvl) eldrich blast:
4d10 + 20 = 42 (+20 because 4 times cha mod thanks to agonizing blast and the fact that edrich blast consists of 4 seperate beams) (I could also add hex but were looking at damage without spending spell slots)

A 20th lvl alchemist:
4d10 + 5 = 27 (High yield reaction is only applied once because unlike eldrich blast, alchemical bomb is a single attack, unlike eldrich blast)

Also, when a warlock spends a spell slot for Hex, he gains the extra 4d6 damage for every round of attacks for the next 24 hours. When an alchemist spends a spell slot to augment his bomb, he is spending a spell slot to do 5d8 damage ONCE.

Seems like a waste of your mere FOUR spell slots...See more
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Cody F December 24, 2018 4:41 am UTC
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The Alchemist trades pure offensive power for utility when compared side by side with the Warlock. If you're trying to optimize for pure damage output, then yes, the alchemist will likely fall short against that matchup. Unless you're a Bomber and choose the various esoteries that improve the bomb. Then you'll be fine. The class is balanced as intended on the whole. If you only look at Eldritch Blast vs Alchemical Bomb, yes, Eldritch Blast is superior mechanically, as well it should be. It fulfills an entirely different role.
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Luke C December 21, 2018 9:57 pm UTC
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Hi, I love the class so far, the only thing I dont like is how you activate your potions with magic. Usually I imagine an alchemist as someone who cant use magic, so instead uses concoctions. But I can tweak that, instead of spell slots, I can call them "reactants" so instead of using a magic to active the potion, my character uses one of his limited reactants (basically spell slots) he makes every long rest. But my question is, on page 8, in the mutagen section, a paragraph starts of with "at 6th level, your mutation can increase one ability score" and the same follows for 10th and 14th level. What does that mean? Increase one ability score by how much?
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Cody F December 24, 2018 5:00 am UTC
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It says it increases one ability score AND you get to pick X amount of mutations at each level. X changes per level. The amount the ability score increases by is explained in the previous bullet points directly above that sentence. It scales up with level.
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Benjamin A December 08, 2018 8:16 pm UTC
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Hi there, absolutely in love with this class but I'm curious; How would you go about building a front line alchemist? I figured Mutant but mutant seems to be one of the weakest options until level 6 which is when it balances a little more. I wondered as the creator what you'd suggest?

Thanks again!
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Cody F December 15, 2018 9:05 am UTC
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Thanks! I'm not sure why you'd say Mutant is weaker than the other traditions early on, honestly, given the stat bumps it gets in mutant form. Bombs and formulae work just fine in your mutant form, too, keep in mind. In general, Alchemists aren't amazing at the front line, but if you stack CON and use things like Armor of Agathys and Haste, you're going to do fairly well. Bombs would be your best bet for damage still, especially if you take Bomb Esoteries.

Mutant with Practical Measures can be pretty good in combat (albeit Multiple Ability Dependent), but you're going to be even better served doing something like taking some Bladesinger levels to boost your AC with your INT if you want to hang out in the front ranks. A Mutant Alchemist/Eldritch Knight Fighter is an extremely viable option for front line combat, too, potentially. Heavy armor (assuming you take level 1 as the fighter), high INT, then either use Mutations to do more fighty things or go Bomber and just stand in the middle of the...See more
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Cody F December 15, 2018 9:07 am UTC
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And please consider leaving a review if you're enjoying the class!
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David W October 11, 2018 8:57 pm UTC
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Hi, I have a couple questions about this class?

1. What action should allies take to consume a remedy? Is it similar to drinking a potion, requiring an action?
2. It states that "An alchemist's empowered formula is rendered inactive after 1 minute or as soon as it leaves his possession". So when I burn a spell slot to empower a spell, do I have 60 seconds / 10 rounds before I have to use it? This probably doesn't apply to combat as you would be able to hold a formula for nine rounds. There is even an ability called Persistent Bomb that lets you hold the bomb for an amount of time equal to your intelligence modifier. Is this a typo?
3. I assume that Alchemist Bomb is the only formula that does not become inactive as soon as it leaves your possession? Is there any other mechanical reason that a formula should become inert as it leaves your hand? I don't think this is necessary as most of the time, only you can imbibe the formula.
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Cody F October 14, 2018 7:05 pm UTC
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1. It would be like a normal potion. In my home game, using a potion on yourself is a bonus action. Using one on someone else (like pouring a healing potion in their mouth) is an action. That's just a house rule, though, so just make it equivalent to a potion.

2. Yes, that's how it works. The intent is let's say you empower a formula, but want to hold your action to actually use it until something happens. You can continue to hold it that way for a minute. Just like if you burn a spell slot and hold the casting on a spell, you can hold onto it for awhile. I just put a limit on it. If this doesn't jive with how you play, then just remove it. It won't really affect anything strongly, in my opinion. Persistent Bomb is intended to let you place the bomb and move away, using it something like a time bomb.

3. Alchemical Bomb and remedies should be the only ones that don't become inert after leaving your possession after being empowered. Before they are empowered, that doesn't...See more
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Phillip R September 20, 2018 5:18 am UTC
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Hello Cody! I have been in love with the Alchemist Class you have put together and am currently in the process of making a character for a campaign using it. The flavor is absolutely there and does everything id expect an Alchemist to do.

I do have a question however... The Poisoners 'Toxic Explosives' state you may add 1d10 poison damage to 'Alchemical Explosion' and that certain esoteries may allow you to replace the poison damage effect. On careful study I only saw Rootbane as an option for this damage replacement feature which seemed wrong since your wording suggests there to be more then one option. Am I mistaken or overlooking something?

Also, to clarify while I am here, 'Toxic Explosives' states you may add 1d10 poison damage to the damage of 'Alchemical Explosion'. Does this stack with esoteries stating how they can not be used with other features that change the damage type? Since your not changing the damage type but adding poison damage on top of it.

Your thoughts...See more
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Phillip R September 20, 2018 11:03 pm UTC
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In studying the sheet more i realized Toxic Explosives works with Terror Distillate as well. Partially answered my own question. So new new question becomes may a Poisoner apply Terror Distillate to weapons/ammo via Steady Hands?
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Cody F September 25, 2018 1:57 am UTC
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Hello! Glad you are enjoying it so much. Feel free to leave a review to that effect! :)

So yes, you found the two esoteries that would work to alter Toxic Explosives, but I also wrote it that way in case any additional ones were added later, so as to leave it open ended.

Terror Distillate is indeed a poison and while you have to make it during a long rest, you can apply it using Steady Hands without issue.

And yes, you could use, say, Scorching Bomb, in addition to Toxic Explosives, as Toxic Explosives does not change the damage type, but rather adds an additional effect that includes poison damage. You would not be able, however, to use Scorching Bomb with Toxic Explosives if you were also using Terror Distillate, as Terror Distillate specifies that the bomb does no damage. Technically, I didn't say that the follow up effects of scorching bomb and similar wouldn't trigger, but that was the intent. If you use Terror Distillate, that's the only effect the bomb has....See more
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Phillip R September 26, 2018 8:45 pm UTC
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I do indeed plan to leave a review! I will be starting a campaign as a level 5 Apothecary on Sunday and plan to review here after that session. Will be working on Poisoner for a dif campaign. ;)

I see, leaving it open ended like that does make sense then, just threw me for a bit of a loop. Do you intend to add/update anything else to this guide in that area, or any other areas for that matter?

Your explanation does help a bunch! Thank you. I will for sure keep this all in mind. By chance would you mind sending me a text version of this guide? e-mail: modestphil55@gmail.com. The campaign is via Roll20 so being able to copy and paste information would be super helpful.

Many thanks!
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Cody F September 27, 2018 12:26 am UTC
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Hello again! Glad to hear it on all counts! I do intend to do a bit of retooling for it in a few places, including formulae from Xanathar's and some new esoteries and such, but I'm not sure what the timeframe on all that will be. I have to work out the specifics with my publisher and figure out how to handle it, but it's on my list of things to do. As for the text version, I need to see what format I have things in for the current version. I may or may not have a cleaned up text version ready to go. This was made in homebrewery, so the master is covered with html and other code. Let me see what I can do.
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Phillip R September 27, 2018 6:55 am UTC
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Looking forward to seeing what you add on. :D

Thanks! Its much appreciated Cody.
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Cody F September 28, 2018 7:57 pm UTC
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Apologies, I do not have a text version that would be helpful to you. The master is riddled with code and other notations. My best advice is to just transcribe the relevant portions until I release a new version with workable OCR.
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Claire M September 11, 2018 8:52 pm UTC
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I have a question about the Remedy feature. Can you use make a remedy with a formulae that can normally only target the user, like False Life or Armor of Agathys?
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Cody F September 12, 2018 3:33 am UTC
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Yes, all that is required to use a formula as a remedy is that the Alchemist knows the formula in question, and that formula must restore HP, increase max HP, grant temporary HP, and/or remove negative conditions from a creature.
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