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'''Benefit''': At the time the alchemist chooses this discovery, he may decide whether this extra arm is present at all times, or only while under the effects of a mutagen. The alchemist gains a new arm (left or right) on his torso. The arm is fully under his control and cannot be concealed except with magic or bulky clothing. | '''Benefit''': At the time the alchemist chooses this discovery, he may decide whether this extra arm is present at all times, or only while under the effects of a mutagen. The alchemist gains a new arm (left or right) on his torso. The arm is fully under his control and cannot be concealed except with magic or bulky clothing. The presence of a third vestigial arm is almost always a source of hilarious penalties on social interactions, the details of which are left to the referee. | ||
If not affected by a mutagen, a vestigial arm can manipulate or hold items as well as the alchemist's original arms, but it is not strong or coordinated enough to make weapon attacks or wield a shield. It does allow an Alchemist to swap items from one of her main hands to a vestigial hand as a free action, as per the Base Weapon Rules. (For example, a Vestigial Arm will allow the alchemist to use one hand to wield a weapon, another hand to throw a bomb, and use the third vestigial hand to hold a potion ready for use). | |||
While affected by a mutagen, vestigial arms grow claws, and act as secondary natural weapons, dealing 1d4 base damage, plus half the alchemist's strength. They are still too uncoordinated to use weapons or shields. Secondary natural attacks, as always, are made at BAB - 5. | |||
'''Special''': An alchemist may take this discovery up to two times. | '''Special''': An alchemist may take this discovery up to two times. | ||