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==Alchemist==

Alchemists wield the power of tectonic plates shifting or dragons breathing to transmute the world into a state they prefer.

===Making a Alchemist===

Alchemists are fairly similar to [[Wordmaster (3.5e Class)|wordmasters]] or [[Word Wizard (3.5e Class)|word wizards]], although they are a little bit more reliant on short-term planning. Their class features draw from the [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)|wordcasting]] and [[Mana-Based Spellcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)|mana-based spellcasting]] rules, although they don't precisely follow either one.

'''Abilities:''' Alchemists use two mental ability scores for their casting, and can do useful things with their physical ability scores sometimes, but don't bother with them too much.

'''Races:''' Every sentient race that has been offered the power of Alchemy has had at least one member take it.

'''Alignment:''' Any.

'''Starting Gold:''' 4d4&times;10 gp (100 gp).

'''[[SRD:Race Descriptions#Starting Age|Starting Age]]:''' Moderate, although some people have been known to become high-level Alchemists before adulthood.

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<div>{{Anchor|Table: The Alchemist}}</div>
Hit Die: d8
|-
! rowspan="2" | Level
! rowspan="2" | [[BAB|Base<br/>Attack Bonus]]
! colspan="3" | [[SRD:Saving Throw|Saving Throw]]s
! rowspan="2" | Special
! rowspan="2" | [[#Maximum "DC"|Maximum "DC"]]
! rowspan="2" | [[#Concepts Known|Concepts Known]]
|-
! [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fort]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Reflex|Ref]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]]
|-
|1st||class="left" | +0 || +0 || +2 || +0
| class="left" | [[#Strain Casting|Strain Casting]] || 6 || 3
|-
|2nd||class="left" | +1 || +0 || +3 || +0
| class="left" |  || 7 || 4
|-
|3rd||class="left" | +2 || +1 || +3 || +1
| class="left" |  || 8 || 5
|-
|4th||class="left" | +3 || +1 || +4 || +1
| class="left" |  || 10 || 6
|-
|5th||class="left" | +3 || +1 || +4 || +1
| class="left" |  || 11 || 8
|-
|6th||class="left" | +4 || +2 || +5 || +2
| class="left" |  || 12 || 9
|-
|7th||class="left" | +5 || +2 || +5 || +2
| class="left" |  || 14 || 10
|-
|8th||class="left" | +6/+1 || +2 || +6 || +2
| class="left" |  || 15 || 12
|-
|9th||class="left" | +6/+1 || +3 || +6 || +3
| class="left" |  || 16 || 13
|-
|10th||class="left" | +7/+2 || +3 || +7 || +3
| class="left" |  || 18 || 14
|-
|11th||class="left" | +8/+3 || +3 || +7 || +3
| class="left" |  || 19 || 16
|-
|12th||class="left" | +9/+4 || +4 || +8 || +4
| class="left" |  || 20 || 17
|-
|13th||class="left" | +9/+4 || +4 || +8 || +4
| class="left" |  || 22 || 18
|-
|14th||class="left" | +10/+5 || +4 || +9 || +4
| class="left" |  || 23 || 20
|-
|15th||class="left" | +11/+6/+1 || +5 || +9 || +5
| class="left" |  || 24 || 21
|-
|16th||class="left" | +12/+7/+2 || +5 || +10 || +5
| class="left" |  || 26 || 22
|-
|17th||class="left" | +12/+7/+2 || +5 || +10 || +5
| class="left" |  || 27 || 24
|-
|18th||class="left" | +13/+8/+3 || +6 || +11 || +6
| class="left" |  || 28 || 25
|-
|19th||class="left" | +14/+9/+4 || +6 || +11 || +6
| class="left" |  || 30 || 26
|-
|20th||class="left" | +15/+10/+5 || +6 || +12 || +6
| class="left" |  || 31 || 28
|- class="noalt"
| colspan="42" class="skill" |
'''Class Skills ([[Skill Points::4]] + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier per level, &times;4 at 1st level)'''<br/>
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Appraise Skill|Appraise}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Balance Skill|Balance}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Climb Skill|Climb}} ([[SRD:Strength|Str]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration}} ([[SRD:Constitution|Con]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Craft Skill|Craft}} (Alchemy) ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Escape Artist Skill|Escape Artist}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Forgery Skill|Forgery}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Gather Information Skill|Gather Information}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Heal Skill|Heal}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Hide Skill|Hide}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Jump Skill|Jump}} ([[SRD:Strength|Str]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge}} (Any, chosen individually) ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Listen Skill|Listen}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]])
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Search Skill|Search}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Sleight of Hand Skill|Sleight of Hand}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Spellcraft Skill|Spellcraft}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Spot Skill|Spot}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Survival Skill|Survival}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Tumble Skill|Tumble}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Use Magic Device Skill|Use Magic Device}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]).
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'''Class Skills, Tome of Prowess Variant (6 per level, ×4 at 1st level)'''<br/>
{{Property Link|ToP Skill|Tome_of_Prowess_(3.5e_Sourcebook)/Arcana|Arcana}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]),
{{Property Link|ToP Skill|Tome_of_Prowess_(3.5e_Sourcebook)/Bluff|Bluff}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]),
{{Property Link|ToP Skill|Tome_of_Prowess_(3.5e_Sourcebook)/Ciphers|Ciphers}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]),
{{Property Link|ToP Skill|Tome_of_Prowess_(3.5e_Sourcebook)/Concentration|Concentration}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]),
{{Property Link|ToP Skill|Tome_of_Prowess_(3.5e_Sourcebook)/Cultures|Cultures}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]),
{{Property Link|ToP Skill|Tome_of_Prowess_(3.5e_Sourcebook)/Jump|Jump}} ([[SRD:Strength|Strength]]),
{{Property Link|ToP Skill|Tome_of_Prowess_(3.5e_Sourcebook)/Legerdemain|Legerdemain}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]),
{{Property Link|ToP Skill|Tome_of_Prowess_(3.5e_Sourcebook)/Perception|Perception}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]),
{{Property Link|ToP Skill|Tome_of_Prowess_(3.5e_Sourcebook)/Stealth|Stealth}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]])

====Class Features====

All of the following are class features of the Alchemist.

'''Weapon and Armor Proficiency:''' Alchemists are proficient with simple and martial weapons, and with light, medium, and heavy armor. They do not suffer from arcane spell failure.

'''{{Anchor|Alchemist Level}}:''' The Alchemist's Alchemist level is equal to his level in the Alchemist class plus half his other levels.

'''{{Anchor|Overexertion}}:''' Fortitude save DC for attempting to transmute while fatigued is 20 + one-third the spell's "DC" + the amount of Strain he has over his Tolerance.

'''{{Anchor|Strain Casting}}:''' The Alchemist's [[Mana-Based Spellcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Strain Tolerance|strain tolerance]] is equal to his Charisma score plus half his Alchemist level. Unlike a normal [[Mana-Based Spellcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)|mana-based caster]], the Alchemist recovers from 1 point of strain per minute.

The Alchemist's Save DCs are equal to 10 + half character level + his Intelligence modifier.

'''{{Anchor|Maximum "DC"}}:''' You cannot cast any spell through the use of Alchemy if its DC is greater than this value. "DC" is in quotes because you don't actually have to make any check in order to succeed. A spell you cast with a DC equal to that value has a strain cost of 9; for every two points the DC is lower than this value, the strain cost decreases by 1, to a minimum of 0.

'''{{Anchor|Concepts Known}}:''' You know this many concepts, drawn from the list of modifer, shape, and effect concepts below.

'''{{Anchor|Spells}}:''' Alchemists cast spells by creating transmutation circles composed of several concepts, and then activating them. With a few exceptions, there is a 1:1 correlation between Alchemist concepts and [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)|Wordcasting words]], and the DC's of words in that system are used here as a limit on maximum power.

Unlike with [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)|Wordcasting]], Alchemist transmutations always require a somatic component to activate the circle once it has been drawn, and never require verbal components. In addition, no Wordcasting check is necessary to successfully activate or draw a transmutation circle.

Activating a drawn transmutation circle is a move action. Strain costs are spent when the circle is activated, not when the circle is drawn.

'''{{Anchor|Temporary Transmutation Circles}}:''' All Alchemists can draw temporary transmutation circles using the concepts they know. Drawing a temporary transmutation circle takes a variable amount of time dependent on how many concepts (including repeats) are used in it, and any temporary transmutation circle that is activated is immediately destroyed.

{| class="zebra d20"
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! colspan="4" | '''{{anchor|Time to Draw a Temporary Transmutation Circle}}''' 
|-
! align="left" | Casting Time !! Total Number of Concepts
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| align="left" | Swift Action || 4
|- 
| align="left" | Standard Action || 12
|- 
| align="left" | Full Round Action || 30
|- 
| align="left" | 1-Round Action || 50
|- 
| align="left" | +1 1-Round Action || +50 
|}

'''{{Anchor|Permanent Transmutation Circles}}:''' In addition, many Alchemists choose to create or use permanent transmutation circles that don't have to be redrawn repeatedly. A transmutation circle that is not destroyed when activated is worth 1 silver piece/concept (including repeat concepts), and has a Craft (Alchemy) DC of 15.

'''{{Anchor|Accidental Circle Activation}}:''' Unfortunately, it is difficult to keep from accidentally activating any circles if you have a lot of circles on your person. Every hour, the Alchemist must make a Dexterity check with a DC equal to the number of circles he can currently activate as a move action. If he fails the check, he activates a random circle targeting a random legal target. A natural 1 does not automatically fail for this check.

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! colspan="4" | {{Anchor|Shape Concepts List}}
|-
! rowspan="1" align="left" | '''Word Equivalent''' 
! rowspan="1" align="left" | '''"DC"''' 
! rowspan="1" align="left" | '''Changes from Word''' 
! rowspan="1" align="left" | '''Concept Image''' 
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Ayl|Ayl]] || +1 ||  || A triangle
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Spyn|Spyn]] || +3 ||  || Three triangles, intersecting vertically
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Orb|Orb]] || +1 ||  || A circle with a dot in the middle
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Bang|Bang]] || +3 ||  || A circle with a 6-pointed star inside it
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Hand|Hand]] || -2 || Touch attack is separate from activation || A circle with a pentagon inside it
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Burs|Burs]] || +2 ||  || A circle with a 5-pointed star inside it
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Con|Con]] || +2 ||  || A lopsided pentagon
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Chen|Chen]] || +2 ||  || Three touching circles
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Wal|Wal]] || +1 ||  || A crescent
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Sfir|Sfir]] || +1 ||  || Two concentric circles
|-
| align="left" | None || Variable || [[#Surprise Trap Shape Concept|See effect below]] || A circle
|-
|}

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! colspan="4" | {{Anchor|Effect Concepts List}}
|-
! rowspan="1" align="left" | '''Word Equivalent''' 
! rowspan="1" align="left" | '''"DC"''' 
! rowspan="1" align="left" | '''Changes from Word''' 
! rowspan="1" align="left" | '''Concept Image''' 
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Pyr|Pyr]] || +1 ||  || A simplistic design of a fire
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Nayp|Nayp]] || +1 ||  || A burning blob
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Lek|Lek]] || +1 ||  || A lightning bolt
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Forch|Forch]] || +1 ||  || A semicircle followed by two lines
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Saun|Saun]] || +1 ||  || Three sets of three curves emanating outwards
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Aci|Aci]] || +1 ||  || A sword with a dripping tip
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Fros|Fros]] || +1 ||  || An ice cube
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Kol|Kol]] || +1 ||  || A snowflake
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Deth|Deth]] || +1 || Costs 1d6 hit points || A skull
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Vyl|Vyl]] || +1 || Deals 6 Vile damage to you instead of 3 || Crossed bones
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Min|Min]] || +1 ||  || A crazy eye
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Terr|Terr]] || +1 ||  || Van Gogh's the Scream, simplified
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Path|Path]] || +1 ||  || A calm eye
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Avis|Avis]] || +2 ||  || An empty square
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Lyf|Lyf]] || +1 || Requires that a living being of the same size category be sacrificed in order to raise people || A heart
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Reg|Reg]] || +1 || Requires that a living being of the same weight as the lost parts be sacrificed in order to regenerate body parts || An arm
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Holis|Holis]] || +1 || || A halo
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Horrib|Horrib]] || +1 || || A trident
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Honis|Honis]] || +1 || || A balanced scale
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Hohwat|Hohwat]] || +1 || || A question mark
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Arm|Arm]] || +1 || 1 pound of metal as material component || A shield
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Inv|Inv]] || +1 ||  || A shield drawn with dots
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Excel|Excel]] || +1 ||  || A plus sign
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Sir|Sir]] || +1 ||  || A line stopping an arrow
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Port|Port]] || +15/+2 ||  || Two stick figures
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Al|Al]] || +1 ||  || An arrow pointing to one of the stick figures above
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Thro|Thro]] || +1 ||  || A hand
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Lith|Lith]] || +1 ||  || A rocky face
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Disp|Disp]] || +10/+2 ||  || A sword going "poof"
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Ant|Ant]] || +1 ||  || A stick figure sitting on a cloud
|-
| align="left" | None || +1 || [[#Item Repair Effect Concept|Item Repair Effect Concept]] || A square with a crack down the middle
|-
| align="left" | None || +1 || [[#Extrude Effect Concept|Extrude Effect Concept]] || A square, with the bottom line curving inwards and extending beyond the corners
|-
| align="left" | None || +1 || [[#Craft Effect Concept|Craft Effect Concept]] || A pickaxe
|}

{| class="zebra d20"
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! rowspan="1" colspan="4" | {{Anchor|Modifier Concepts List}}
|-
! rowspan="1" align="left" | '''Word Equivalent''' 
! rowspan="1" align="left" | '''"DC"''' 
! rowspan="1" align="left" | '''Changes from Word''' 
! rowspan="1" align="left" | '''Concept Image'''
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Long|Long]] || +3/+4/+5 ||  || Straight lines intersecting with the shape concept symbol
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Wyd|Wyd]] || +5 ||  || Circles at points along the shape concept symbol
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Gilt|Gilt]] || -X || Use 1/10th as much experience instead of items || Place an actual coin at the center of the circle
|-
| align="left" | [[Wordcasting (3.5e Variant Rule)#Charg|Charg]] || +10 || Cannot be applied to permanent transmutation circles, drawing the circle takes as long as if you had used four times as many Concepts || Additional elaboration and flourishes in the design of the circle
|-
|}

''{{Anchor|Surprise Trap Shape Concept}}:'' This shape makes the circle be the area of effect. Everything in the circle and up to 10' above it per 5' of radius when it is activated is affected. The "DC" of the circle is dependent on its radius: -2 for a 2 1/2' radius (1 square), +0 for a 5' radius, +1 for a 10' radius, +2 for a 20' radius, and +1 for every doubling in radius after that. This doubling is not subject to the odd D&D multiplication rule.

''{{Anchor|Item Repair Effect Concept}}:'' This effect heals objects and [[SRD:Construct Type|constructs]] for 1d8 hit points. This effect concept adds 1 to the "DC" of the transmutation circle.

''{{Anchor|Extrude Effect Concept}}:'' This effect can only be applied to area of effect circle. Mundane unattended objects in the area may be moved up to 1 foot, in the direction(s) of your choice. This effect concept adds 1 to the "DC" of the transmutation circle.

''{{Anchor|Craft Effect Concept}}:'' Unattended objects targeted by this circle can be shaped and made more detailed. Instantly perform one week's worth of crafting, with an appropriate [[SRD:Craft|Craft]] check. This effect concept adds 1 to the "DC" of the transmutation circle.


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Allowed Alignments	Lawful Good +, Lawful Neutral +, Lawful Evil +, Neutral Good +, Neutral +, Neutral Evil +, Chaotic Good +, Chaotic Neutral + and Chaotic Evil +
Article Balance	High +
Author	Foxwarrior +
Base Attack Bonus Progression	Moderate +
Class Ability	Alternate Magic + and Spontaneous Spellcasting +
Class Ability Progression	Full +
Fortitude Save Progression	Other +
Identifier	3.5e Class +
Length	20 +
Minimum Level	1 +
Rated By	Havvy + and SecondDeath777 +
Rating	Rating Pending +
Reflex Save Progression	Other +
Skill	Appraise +, Balance +, Bluff +, Climb +, Concentration +, Craft +, Diplomacy +, Escape Artist +, Forgery +, Gather Information +, Heal +, Hide +, Intimidate +, Jump +, Knowledge +, Listen +, Move Silently +, Search +, Sense Motive +, Sleight of Hand +, Spellcraft +, Spot +, Survival +, Tumble + and Use Magic Device +
Skill Points	4 +
Summary	This Alchemist wields the immense power of concept-combining magic (based heavily on) to achieve the world-transmuting powers you might know and love. +
Title	Alchemist, Variant +
ToP Skill	Arcana +, Bluff +, Ciphers +, Concentration +, Cultures +, Jump +, Legerdemain +, Perception + and Stealth +
Will Save Progression	Other +