03 February

PS0235 – Alchemist (Class)

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Incoming! Tina brings the science and the experience in this episode, joining Ryan to talk about Pathfinder’s resident pseudoscientist, the alchemist.

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PS 235 – Alchemist

Book: APG https://sites.google.com/site/pathfinderogc/classes/base-classes/alchemist

Concept: Science in a world of magic. (Damiel Morgethai)

Context:

Alchemists in literature:
- Dr Jeckyl (specifically, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Dr Jeckyl);
- Macgyver;
- Hank Pym;
- Wheeljack, Doc and Dr. Mindbender;
The Batman Test
Our Alchemists: Dura Cela and Alca Lynn.

Mechanics:

6-level “caster”, Int-based;
¾ BAB / D8 HD;
4 + Int skill points, Appraise, Craft (any), Disable Device, Fly, Heal, Knowledge (arcana), Knowledge (nature), Perception, Profession, Sleight of Hand, Spellcraft, Survival, Use Magic Device.
Good Fort, Good Ref, poor Will;
Proficient with simple weapons and bombs, light armor, but not with shields;
Class features:

1^st Level

- Alchemy: The alchemist extracts magic from his aura to create extracts, powerful potions that only the creator can use.
  - Gains a competence bonus equal to his class level on the Craft (alchemy) checks;
  - Can use Craft (alchemy) to identify potions as if using detect magic.
  - Can utilize spell-trigger items if the spell appears on his formulae list, but not spell-completion items.
- Bomb: An alchemist can use a number of bombs each day equal to his class level + his Intelligence modifier. On a direct hit, an alchemist’s bomb inflicts 1d6 points of fire damage + additional damage equal to the alchemist’s Intelligence modifier, plus 1d6 every other level. They splash the minimum damage the bomb could inflict.
  - Drawing the components of, creating, and throwing a bomb is a single standard action that provokes.
  - Thrown bombs have a range of 20 feet and use the Throw Splash Weapon special attack.
  - Bombsare considered weapons and can be selected using feats such as Point-Blank Shot and Weapon Focus.
- Bonus feats: Brew Potion (Extra Bombs in PFS), Throw Anything (add Int mod to splash weapons damage);
- Mutagen: +2 natural armor bonus, +4 alchemical bonus to select ability score, –2 for tied ability, for 10 minutes per alchemist level.

2^nd Level

- Discoveries: The alchemist’s most versatile class feature, allowing you do modify your bombs, your extracts, your mutagen, or other science-related craziness. New discovery gained every even level. Discoveries;
- Poison Use/Resistance: Don’t poison yourself when poisoning, Resistance to other poisons;

3^rd Level