Talk:Alchemist

Endeavor Pool

• alchemists get a number of points in their Endeavor Pool equal to their CON modifier

• only way to get more points is to raise your CON stat or take a feat (feat adds +1 per 10 levels).

• Endeavor pool is used to help control a mutagen while it is active. You can spend Endeavor points to adjust the result of a die roll upwards on the mutation chart, at a cost of 1 point per +1 on the die result.
• Endeavor Pool refreshes any time you activate your mutagen.

Mutagen

• usable once per day, +1 additional use per 10 Alchemist levels (twice per day at 10, three times per day at 20, four times per day at 30)

• feat to gain 1 additional use per day

• activating mutagen is a swift action, and lasts until the end of the encounter.
• transforms alchemist into the "Melee Only" (Transmogrified Humanoid) template for their CR
• while transformed, they can still throw bombs, and use extracts, BUT ONLY if the bombs and extracts were prepared ahead of time. (Can also still speak normally while transformed)

• Unlike other transmogs, Alchemists retain their INT while transformed, applying the mod to bomb damage as normal, as well as Save DC's for extracts, etc. All other stats are gone, however, as with other transmogs.

• once each round that the mutagen is active (including the first round it is activated), as a free action, you roll on the mutation chart to see what benefit it gives you.

• all mutations end at the start of your next turn (unless otherwise specified)
• you can select the result you rolled, or any result lower than that result on the table, but you can never repeat a result you have already used this encounter.
• you can increase your result by +1 per point of your Endeavor pool you are willing to spend (only limit is table size).

• If all choices equal or below your roll have already been used this encounter, you can either modify the result with your Endeavor pool, or you get no mutation this round.

• Table of mutations is 24 entries long and does not change, but your level determines what you roll on it:

• level 1, roll 1d6 on table
• level 7, roll 1d8 on table
• level 13, roll 1d10 on table
• level 19, roll 1d12 on table
• level 25, roll 1d20 on table
• level 31, roll 1d20+2 on table

Mutations Table

Result	Mutation Granted
1	lesser swim equal to walk speed
2	lesser climb equal to walk speed
3	cannot be flanked
4	ER <level>/Common
5	vaulting speed
6	DR <level>/Common
7	no to-hit penalty vs. partial cover
8	extra 5-foot step
9	tremorsense - 30 ft.
10	lesser flight
11	walk doesn't provoke
12	push maneuver as a swift action (must hit if enemy)
13	heal <level> hit points
14	all move speeds increase by 10 feet
15	reach 10'
16	reduce any existing conditions by 1 step
17	gain <level> temp hit points
18	move as swift action
19	damage shield (enemies that hit you suffer <level> damage)
20	use an extract as a move action
21	lesser teleportation
22	throw a bomb as a move action
23	swap places with a willing ally within 30 feet as a swift action
24	reach 15'

Bombs and Extracts

• clarify rules to state that alchemist can either prepare bombs and extracts in advance, or they can prepare them on the fly. Preparing them on the fly effectively gives them spontaneous casting; however, they cannot prepare on the fly while in mutagen form -- they can only use prepared bombs and/or extracts.
• Get rid of the "sharable extracts" discovery, and instead make all extracts self-only, but add in a "contagion" feature which allows the alchemist to spread a buff to an adjacent ally (buff would either lay a charge on the ally, or it would just last for a single round, regardless of how long it lasts on the alchemist).

Discoveries Related to Mutagens

Discovery	Prerequisites	Description
Aggressive Mutation (Discovery)	Mutation class feature	Select a barbarian rage power to use while in mutagen form.
Alchemical Claws (Discovery) *	Mutagen class feature	Add your bomb damage to a melee attack while in mutagen form.
Elemental Mutagen	-	Whenever you imbibe a mutagen, you gain resistance to an energy type and a competence bonus on an associated skill check.
Explosive Halitosis	Alchemist 14, Grand Mutagen	You can create and use bombs while in Mutagen form
Improved Alchemical Claws (Discovery) *	Alchemist 14, Grand Mutagen	Add your bomb damage to multiple melee attacks while in mutagen form.
Infuse Mutagen	-	You can have multiple mutagens prepared
Mutagen, Grand	Alchemist 12, Greater Mutagen	Increase physical scores and decrease mental scores
Mutagen, Greater	Alchemist 6, Mutagen class feature	Increase physical scores and decrease mental scores
Mutagen, True	Alchemist 16, Grand Mutagen	The alchemist improves his mutagen even further
Rag Doll Mutagen	-	Your body becomes rubbery and easy to contort
Sebaceous Cyst*	Alchemist 6	Spew out cones of bomb damage while in Mutagen form

Grand Discovery	Prerequisites	Description
Alchemical Abomination	Alchemist 20, True Mutagen	You improve your mutagen further
Mutagenic Immutability	Alchemist 23, Eternal Youth	The alchemist becomes immune to attribute drains and attribute damage
Mutation Mastery	Alchemist 26, Mutation Suppression	Temporarily suppress the positive and negative effects of your mutagen a number of times per day equal to your INT mod.
Mutation Suppression	Alchemist 23, True Mutagen	Temporarily suppress the positive and negative effects of your mutagen a number of times per day equal to your INT mod.
Unborn Horror	Alchemist 23, Alchemical Abomination	You have gone TOO FAR! The alchemist improves his mutagen even further
WHAT HATH SCIENCE WROUGHT?	Alchemist 29, Unborn Horror	You were warned. The Gods Themselves begged you not to do this. The alchemist perfects his mutagen, and the world trembles.

Alchemist Example Builds

(not a legal build; needs reviewed) 

Bomb-Throwing Build

Human, base stats: Str 16, Dex 14, Con 14, int 18, Wis 10, Chr 8.

Example Feats

1st Level: Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot. Lets you put your bombs exactly where you want them

3rd Level: Weapon Focus:Bombs. Still making the bombs better.

5th Level: Extra Discovery: Acid Bombs*. Now that the bombs go where you want them, you start to make them nassssty.

7th Level: Dodge. A point of armor class and unlocks good stuff.

9th Level: Close Quarters Thrower. Throw bombs in melee!

11th Level: Charging Hurler. Lets you keep up with the first round rush and still attack.

13th Level: Far Shot. Throw bombs waaaay further and still hit.

15th Level: Mobility. Avoid those attacks of opportunity.

17th Level: Shot on the Run. Pop around a corner, throw a bomb, hide. So awesome.

19th Level: Clustered Shots. This lets you punch through DR like crazy.

Example Discoveries:

2nd Level: Precise Bombs

4th Level: Explosive Bombs*

6th Level: Breath Weapon Bomb

8th Level: Fast Bombs

10th Level: Force Bomb*

12th Level: Demolition Bomb*

14th Level: Dispelling Bomb*

16th Level: Frost Bomb*

18th Level: Elixir of Life

20th Level: Fast Healing 5, Smoke Bomb*, Inferno Bomb*.

Hulchemist Build

Human, base stats: Str 16, Dex 14, Con 14, int 18, Wis 10, Chr 8

Example Feats

1st Level: Dodge, Mobility. Move around in melee, get hit less, and melee sucks, you want the armor class bad.

3rd Level: Weapon Focus: Natural Attacks. Yeah, you wreck'em in melee, you betcha!

5th Level: Power Attack. Yeah, you wreck'em in melee, you betcha!

7th Level: Point Blank Shot. Still gotta work the bombs!

9th level: Toughness. Hit points, baby!

11th Level: Precise Shot. Workin' the bombs

13th level: Shot on the Run. The corner thing, so awesome.

15th Level: Rending Claws. Oh, yeah, even more melee damage

17th Level: Defensive Combat Training. Stops the bad guys from tackling you all the time

19th Level: Advanced Def Combat Training. No, seriously. Getting grappled sucks.

Example Discoveries:

2nd Level: Alchemical Claw

4th Level: Spontaneous Healing

6th Level: Greater Mutagen

8th Level: Vestigial Arm

10th Level: Vestigial Arm

12th Level: Grand Mutagen

14th Level: Tentacle

16th Level: True Mutagen

18th Level: Nauseating Flesh

20th Level: Alchemical Abomination, Improved Alchemical Claw, Preserve Organs.