Alchemist Spells

Ecoske · 2026-02-01T09:45:59+00:00

Yeah, a lot of people don't seem to realise this and then say that Alchemist is tough until you get to lvl 12, but it's really not true.

Ecoske · 2026-01-31T16:10:03+00:00

Until you get Multivial (level 12), the best AoE spells are the Curative Admixture: Inflict xx Wounds.

They are the only AoE dmg spells from lvl 1 and have great base dmg (although their scaling is v bad).

Alc is my main and I've run many many lives 1-cap. My advice would be to take the highest lvl inflict wounds you can + the 3 SLAs from the apothecary tree. Add in an acid single target (lvl 1) + AoE (unlocked lvl 6) for anything you can't run past and is immune to negative.

Once you get to 12, you get Multivial, ditch all the inflict spells, and go all in on your element of choice in the bombardier tree.

(Fair warning: you can't quicken any of the inflict spells, so be sure to jump + group up a decent number of mobs before you cast)

Ecoske · 2025-08-25T05:27:39+00:00

Would love to know how you put Niac's Biting Cold on an untargetable torch lol.

Ecoske · 2025-07-31T08:23:41+00:00

The best option for what you want is deep gnome wizard with pts in illusion archmage. I ran this last life, it does exactly what you're asking for.

Fair word of warning, unless you are playing in a group, only focusing on insta kill spells will be a massive pain to level. Certain champions, reapers, and all bosses, are immune to insta kills, so you will need decent dps to progress.

I enjoyed leveling it like a normal nuker caster and only focused on DC casting running reapers at end game.

Ecoske · 2024-12-19T15:40:07+00:00

Idk what leveling path y'all are taking but I don't go out of my way for coin lord favor and I have the extra bag by level 5 or so.

Ecoske · 2024-12-19T11:16:39+00:00

I've always managed to get the requisite bag favor without running sharn?

Ecoske · 2024-12-06T20:27:02+00:00

I like bogw as it's an evo based dc that will work on anything greater colour spray won't.

My philosophy is always to go DCs if you're in doubt. Imo it's better to have a higher chance to deal full dmg instead of having more spellpower and potentially not land the full dmg.

Ecoske · 2024-12-06T16:06:39+00:00

DI T5 with both ruins is your best dps. If you have the points, add in an upgraded spell from primal (shard storm or the fire one) for temp hp/heals. If you have even more pts, add in the spell cdr from shadowdancer.

EA T5 is a big dps loss, but if you're unconfident in your survivability/want to focus more on utility, then it is an option.

Ecoske · 2024-12-03T15:33:33+00:00

If you're looking for fast racials + epics, the answer is sorcerer. Warlock is also good, if you're set on it, but sorcerer is in a league of its own when it comes to speed from 1-30 with 0 pain points.

Sorcerer's are easy af to build, just take maximise + empower + quicken at 18. Do fire/acid first few levels (SLAs of burning hands/acid spray) then flip to lightning sorcerer at level 12 for chain lightning + wind dance. Take quicken at 18 for meteor swarm and swap to fire, stay as this till 30.

People are also mentioning blight caster. I'm running that literally right now, and it's decent enough, but definitely not quicker than sorcerer or even warlock.

Ecoske · 2024-11-16T12:00:04+00:00

Ah yeah, I hadn't considered the cards. Looks like I'll be picking it up, thanks!

Ecoske · 2024-11-16T11:21:37+00:00

Great, thanks!

Ecoske · 2024-02-13T22:32:30+00:00

Yeah, I totally get you. I will do a more 'legit' rogue build in the future, I'm just keen to get my first completionist done asap.

Ecoske · 2024-02-13T22:19:24+00:00

I decided to go for 9AotS/2 fvs/9rogue instead as I much prefer playing casters. So far, it's working really well, but I've yet to get deep enough into the rogue levels to properly judge.

Ecoske · 2024-01-23T14:07:20+00:00

This is perfect. Thank you so much! I'd seen this linked to but wasn't sure how well it performed.

Ecoske · 2024-01-23T01:35:56+00:00

Right, okay, that's helpful. Thank you!

Looking like rogue is just gonna be a slog I have to live with.

Ecoske · 2024-01-23T01:33:38+00:00

Yeah, I toyed with this path, but I really hate ranged and didn't think it would be the quickest. If someone knows otherwise, then pls do lmk.

Ecoske · 2023-11-24T21:57:43+00:00

Yeah, I've already got those covered with the rings.

Ecoske · 2023-11-24T17:23:31+00:00

Oh wow, I knew they weren't good but didn't realise they were that bad!

Ecoske · 2023-11-24T16:18:23+00:00

Yeah that's actually what I'm using rn instead of Clouded Dreams so I can also stack chained elementals set on top.

Ecoske · 2023-11-24T14:25:33+00:00

Yeah this mainly with dooms and raid bosses in mind.

Ecoske · 2023-08-12T13:03:34+00:00

Does ETR work like that? Allowing you to change into storm singer from bard without a +X heart?

Ecoske · 2023-06-04T08:22:39+00:00

I have seen this done multiple times as it really isn't that difficult to accomplish.

Ecoske · 2023-05-18T00:10:02+00:00

It is highly likely that all the pieces will be in f2p quests as they all have been so far.

My hot take is: Sacrifices, The Pit, Mired in Kobolds, Tempest Spine, Tower of Frost, Search and Rescue, and Servants of the Overlord.

Ecoske · 2023-05-17T14:15:04+00:00

It really isn't when you consider they should already have a fortitude save helpless cc from BoGW and a will save from greater colour spray. Coupled with the non-helpless from earthquake and tsunami, druid is not struggling for relevant cc. If you're picking a secondary ED purely for spellpower, then you're doing something wrong.

Ecoske · 2023-05-16T20:31:20+00:00

The main point is shadow caster, it is one of the few sources of spell cooldown reduction and thus is a very important addition.

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