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The '''Alchemist''' is mainly a [[caster]]/[[ranged]] hybrid class. He (much like his female counterpart) is a student of alchemy, an apothecary, with several possible variations on gameplay and multiple buildsa philosopher. The Alchemist can throw lethal potions onto to attack his enemies, and inflict them with various [[debuff]]s using hex fields, or summon natural phenomena and manifest powerful spirits to attack his enemies or help fight for him, protect him, and even change his alliesform.

Hailing from the southern reaches of the [[Dry Steppes]], the Alchemists of the Oruegia Society strive to learn and record all knowledge found in the world of [[Sanctuary]]. Normally reclusive, young alchemists are sent out into the world to broaden their knowledge of the magicks and beliefs of other cultures. Many individuals hold the title of Alchemist, but few are trained in the ancient arts of the Oruegia, the eldest of alchemical orders. The purpose of the Society is to study the fundamental nature of existence –the natural laws and energies as well as the basic components of matter. With the understanding of the Greater World around and the Lesser World beneath and their own perspective between, Alchemists are naturally humble and do not futilely seek power. This same control of ego prevents alchemists from being lure by the tempting powers of the [[High Heavens]] and the [[Burning Hells]]. While most mages seek wisdom through power –reaching outward –alchemists instead choose to seek power through wisdom –reaching within. Their The name for themselvesby which we refer to them, the Oruegia, actually comes from a phrase in their own ancient tongue as ''Orue Agea'' -meaning ''Seekers of the Self''. Their concept of balance is exemplified in the ancient text "<u>Opus Mensurae Firmamentorum</u>" in the passage "<u>De Terra et Ceteris Paribus Superiorque Inferiorque</u>":

The ancient city of Melatras is the stronghold of the Alchemists, carved into the very mountains of the Dry Steppes that border [[Kehjistan]]. At the heart of Melatras is the Grand Library of Cedurnem, considered by most to be the oldest repository of knowledge in the world. Countless scrolls and vials fill the shelves and wisdom of the ages can be felt when walking down its weathered passages. Alchemists over the centuries have gathered knowledge of other clans and tribes and refined their techniques to great degrees. Though they are willing to share their arts with other magic-users, most outsiders do not possess the precision to use their skills –yet they have shared knowledge with of mage clans before. The curses of the [[Necromancer]]s share a common root with the Hex Fields Alchemists' studies of the Alchemistsphysiology and psychology, and the [[Horadric Cube]] is actually an elder secret bestowed to the [[Horadrim]] to show the Alchemists' support. Of all the mage clans of Sanctuary, the Alchemists are most closely tied to the Priests of Rathma -some believe they share a common history. The two orders often refer to each other as "two sides of the same coin."

With the destruction of [[Arreat]], the world's natural fields have shifted -coursing with greater, unleashed energy. The Alchemists have noticed this, and so two young students of Oruegia have set foward forward to study the strange occurences occurrences of the West. They are indeed are rare sight, as few in the world of Sanctuary have the natural ability and focus to be trained in the arts of the Oruegia, and only when they are young do they wander the world. While Alchemists are known to have knowledge of countless fields, these two have specialized their knowledge in the pursuit of potion-making, fundamental hex fields, and the study of the world´s natural phenomena. After countless years of training and studying, the apprenticeships of the two have ended, and they set out to begin their own studies of the world. Though still inexperienced, the training of the youths guides them to understand and combat the chaos darkness that has come upon us.

===The Squared CircleMale Alchemist Background===

The Alchemist is considered to be primarily male, just as the [[Image:Squared-Circle.jpgBarbarian]] is first seen male, the [[Witch Doctor]] male, the [[Wizard]] female, the [[Monk]] male, and the [[Demon Hunter]]female. The background for the male version of the Alchemist is further detailed:

Representing Beginning as a lonely street urchin in [[Ureh]], this young boy survived on his resourcefulness and creativity from a young age. As he grew into a young adult, he began to work as an assistant to local apothecaries, where he found particular skill in potion work. Eventually, he set out on his own to [[Caldeum]] in hopes of studying more alchemy and magical arts with the [[Vizjerei]] but was rejected for not possessing sufficient magical talent. He desperately attempted to survive by joining the whole philosphy military of the Alchemistscity as soldier and medic, being fairly decent with a blade, but was again refused by the elitist commanders. Distraught, he wandered in search of more instruction until he was forced to live as an urchin again in Caldeum, making meager potions to sell for his livelihood. It was then at his darkest time that he was discovered by a passing alchemist of the Squared Circle carries multiple layers Orue Agea who took him to his home city of meaning:Melatras.

'''The Outer Circle'''– The Chaos There, he was amazed at the feeling of Existencethe scholars of various fields: many possessed little magical ability but were still masters of their arts. He apprenticed to a master alchemist and spent several years learning the precise and delicate art of alchemy. Over time the young alchemist mastered not only potion-making but also the philosophical nature of existence and the spirits that dwell within the elements. In his pursuit of the Great Work, he mastered techniques that allowed him to alter fundamental matter and even shift his form. He was taught humility, patience, and bravery during his time with the Orue Agea. Although he never did have the traditional magical prowess necessary to study in other mage clans, from which all things comehe came to be adept in his own arts.

Now a man in his late twenties, he has finished his apprenticeship and learned all he can from his master. Curious of the apothecaries'''The Foundation Triangle'''– The three base elements techniques in the West, he set out on a journey across [[Khanduras]] as far as [[Westmarch]] to learn from fellow alchemists. Unfortunately, his expedition has been interrupted by the streaking fire falling from the sky. Filled with wonder over this event, he makes his way to [[New Tristram]] to decipher the meaning of matter: '''Sulfur''' - '''Mercury''' - '''Salt'''this strange occurrence, for he senses an unnatural chaos in this fiery harbinger.

'''The Elemental Square'''– -The four basic elements of magic of the mortal plane: '''Fire''' - '''Water''' - '''Earth''' - '''Air''' ''>Each magical element female Alchemist background has its own patron in alchemic lore: '''Vulken of Fire''' - '''Enquira of Water''' - '''Agathaea of Earth''' - '''Heremis of Air'''''not been completed.

'''The Inner Circle'''– Alchemist is a devoted scientist and student of the philosophical arts. Unlike the wizard, he is a patient scholar, who has learned his skills from years of dedicated research and practice -he is learned and experienced. Science is his faith, and he bases his beliefs on logic and knowledge of scholars passed. The Order alchemist is mainly a short-ranged [[caster]] class, with the ability to cast a wide variety of Existencepotions and call upon spirits to either attack enemies or give the Alchemist a boost in some way. However, he is a stronger physical fighter than the Wizard or Witch doctor and is quite skilled with a sword -a necessary ability as the Alchemist is typically very close to the fight to use his skills. Given such a wide variety, new players can handle the class with relative ease while more experienced players can focus on skills that bonds all things togethercomplement each other for complex and interesting character builds. Along with a variety of caster builds, a player could choose to design a melee fighter build, a crowd-control/debuffing build for multiplayer, or a number of other possibilities.

==Class Design=Resource System===The alchemist is mainly a [[caster]]/[[ranged]] class, with the ability to cast a wide variety of potions, natural phenomena, and can supplement these attacks with reality-altering Hex Fields. Given such a wide variety, new players can handle the class with relative ease while more experienced players can focus on skills that complement each other for complex and interesting character builds. Along with a variety of caster builds, a player could choose to design a melee fighter build, a crowd-control/debuffing build for multiplayer, or a number of other possibilities.

==Attributes and Skills==Most alchemist skills require a decent amount Representing the whole philosophy of [[mana]]the Alchemists, so [[Life]] is needed to quickly regenerate spend mana. [[Willpower]] is an important attribute is boost skill damage. Most potions act as a ranged attack, as do most of the phenomena. Hex Fields act similar to both the [[Necromancer]]'s Curses Squared Circle moves inward and The [[Paladin]]'s auras. The hex field is cast in a particular spot with a radius around it. Any enemy that enters the field is affected. It does NOT follow the player or the enemies but remains fixed on the ground. Each skill is designed to be effective in its own way. Whereas some older classes had skills that would become obsolete or eclipsed after a while, each of the Alchemist's skills are designed to be useful at any level with a variety carries multiple layers of boosting passive skills.meaning:

====Starting Attributes====*'''[[Strength]]:The Outer Circle''' x*'''[[Dexterity]]:''' x*'''[[Vitality]]:''' x*'''[[Willpower]]:''' x*'''[[Life]]:''' x*'''[[Mana]]:''' x– The Chaos of existence, from which all things come. It is the Prima Materia, the first matter, which is the base form of creation.

====Attribute Increase Per Level====*'''[[Strength]]:The Foundation Triangle''' x– The three fundamental substances of the first matter that arise for the Chaos:*:'''[[Dexterity]]:Sulfur''' x* - '''[[Vitality]]:Mercury''' x*- '''[[Willpower]]:Salt''' x

===Alchemist Skills==='''The Elemental Square'''– The alchemist skills are arranged into to three distinctive skill tree categoriesfour basic elements of magic of the mortal plane:* Concoction:'''Fire''' - '''Water''' - '''Earth''' - '''Air'''* Hex Field :* Phenomenon''Each magical element has its own patron in alchemic lore:''All three trees have a combination ::'''Vulken of active and passive skills. Active skills are used in combat, while the passive skills boost or change the behaviour Fire''' -The Forger::'''Enquirre of the active skills or the Alchemist himself. Water''' -The skills have recently been redesigned to conform to the new skill layout Artist::'''Hermothes of the canonical classes. Air''' -The former list Traveler::'''Agathaea of skills can be seen at [[Former Alchemist Skills]]. Earth''' -The new skill trees have not been organized yet, and so they will not be listed by tiers. Healer

* '''BrimstoneThe Inner Circle''' - Active Skill. Enemies within the cloud are blinded – The Order of existence, which bonds all things together and flee until it dissipates.**'''''Lore''': Not all potions are meant gives rise to attack directlylife. When surrounded by enemies, an alchemist can utilize the foul nature of this fundamental substance to create a powerful flash and putrid clouds of sulfur that quickly spread through the area. So powerful It is the sulfur that it drives enemies awayperfection.''

* '''Black Powder''' - Active SkillThe Alchemist does not rely on traditional [[magic]], as he is not the typical mage. Explodes His resource would be focused on contactusing his connection to magical energy to manipulate the chaos that hides everywhere and use it to craft more complex substances and energies. The skills reflect this progression along the Great Work, as the first tier involves the fundamental substances, deals Physical while the elemental skills appear mid-way through the list. The top tiers concerns dual natures and Fire damage, causes knockbackprofound powers of order.**'My personal liking is for something akin to '''"Focus"'Lore''': Should an alchemist be in need of force, he can cast a volatile powder that generates powerful explosions. So as the Alchemist requires great is focus to alter the force chaos into useful substances. The mechanics of the explosion that it can knock enemies away from system are still under development. For this reason the costs of the blastskills has not been listed yet.''

* '''Ichor''' - Active Skill. '''Effect 1''' (buff)Main article: Adds Posion damage to caster and allies' weapons for X seconds. '''Effect 2''' (ranged attack): Deals greater Poison damage.**'''''Lore''': Legend has long told of this chemical being the essence of immortality in the blood of the gods, but also being extremely toxic to mortals. Should an alchemist be able to procure this rare substance, he can fill his enemies with a deadly poison.'' [[Alchemist Skills]]

* '''Alkahest''' - Active SkillThe skills have recently been redesigned to conform to the new skill layout of the canonical classes. The former list of skills can be seen at [[Former Alchemist Skills]]. '''Effect 1''' (buff): Adds Fire damage to caster Each skill includes a description, next level effects, lore, and allies' weapons for X secondsknown rune effects. '''Effect 2''' (ranged attack): Deals Fire damageSkill costs, spreads through contact.**'''''Lore''': Hailed as the long-sought after universal solventcasting speeds, and cooldowns are not listed until a wise alchemist could discover an acid capable of dissolving even gold. An alchemist can use this chemical to melt to flesh from bone of any creature it comes into contact withresource system is created. Its resilience allows it easily spread from enemy More skills are likely to enemy or from the ground for its durationbe added while ones may be changed.''

* '''Aether''' - Active Skill. Steals life of enemies, replenishes the health of the caster and his allies.**'''''Lore''': Considered to be the fifth element of existence, Aether is the essence of life and spirit. When properly channeled, an alchemist can focus the spirits of Aether to seek out his enemies and rob them of their life force in order to replenish his own health and that Brief descriptions of his allieseach skill appear below.''

'''<u>Passive ===Tier 1 Skills</u>:''' * '''Balanced Humors''' - Passive Skill. Increases elemental resistances and mana regeneration.* '''Panacea''' - Passive Skill. Increases effect of non-skill potions.* '''Potent Catalyst''' - Passive Skill. Decreases enemy defense to physical attacks when struck by potion.* '''Drop of Nepenthe''' - Passive Skill. Alchemist receives % bonus to Defense whenever mana is below %.===

====Hex Field Skills====The Hex Field tree skills focus on altering reality in order to allow an alchemist to finish his enemies faster and easier. Once a hex field is cast, the glyph representing that hex field floats at the center and projects a faint boundary for the area of effect. Multiple hex fields can be cast -so long as they are not of the same type -but cannot overlap their effects. If a new hex field overlaps an older one, the new one will cancel the effects of part the old hex field it overlaps.<div style="clear:both;"></div>'''<u>Active SkillsBrimstone</u>:''' No damage. The Alchemist throws a vial at his feet to release a billowing yellow cloud of sulfur lingers for a few seconds to blind and drive enemies away. Good for escaping a tight situation.

* '''Crisis<u>Quicksilver</u>:'''- Active SkillPhysical damage. Lowers physical resistance The Alchemist extends a tendril of quicksilver from his hand that quickly solidifies into a spike and pierces any enemies within field in its way. It then reliquifies and increases chance of critical strikefalls to the ground.**'''''Lore''': Alchemists have long studied The casting rate is high and the crisis periodcooldown time is short, the critical point in the body’s defenses that results in recovery or death. Having so this knowledge, an alchemist can subtly influence the probability is a quick way to be in favor of death, causing wounds to fail to heal and bleed uncontrollablyattack close-by enemies.''

* '''Dyscrasia<u>Salt Acids</u>:''' - Active SkillLightning damage. Enemies within field have lower elemental resistancesThe Alchemist sprays nearby enemies with acid that shocks them.**'''''Lore''': Through years of studying the fundamental temperamentsAfterwards, an alchemist can upset the natural balance of an enemy's bodily fluidsaffected enemies are susceptible to random spasms that shock them again and interrupt their actions. The lack of equilibrium slows the enemyA momentary spasm is all that's natural bodily functions and renders it unable needed to withstand sudden elemental or environmental changesescape an enemy for finish him off.''

* '''Violent Demise<u>Black Powder</u>:''' - Active SkillFire and Physical damage. Enemies The Alchemist ignites volatile powder to send out a conical explosion that die within field explodeburns enemies and knocks them back. Spirits of dead attack other Blast enemies with % of former attack strength.**'''''Lore''': An alchemist can infuriate his enemy by filling its body with pain, tormenting its spirit until it violently explodes from its body upon death. The furious spirit will blindly lash out at its former allies before it is forced to move on and leave the mortal planeback when they crowd in too close.''

* '''Empathy<u>Drug of Nepenthe</u>:''' - Active Skill. Enemies in field receive % of melee or ranged Cold damage they inflict.**'''''Lore''': Alchemists have studied the workings The Alchemist lobs a potion that shatters to release a swirling, churning cloud of the mind for agesalcoholic fluid that chills and drugs enemies. With an understanding of the complex subtleties of thought, an alchemist This one can force an enemy slow enemies and make their physical attacks less likely to share his feelings and pains. Even as an enemy strikes the alchemist, it feels the pain of the wound as if it were its own woundactual hit you.''

* '''Archeus<u>Noxious Miasma</u>:''' - Active Skill. Enemies are pulled towards center of field. After 5 seconds, center explodes and deals Arcane Poison damage to all enemies within field.**'''''Lore''': Through sheer force of will, an alchemist can manifest the higher realm onto the world. The rift to this realm pulls all nearby foes towards itAlchemist sends out a small, culminating poisonous cloud that infects enemies in an explosion front of righteous light him with a deadly toxin that punishes all within it lasts for their sinful deedsa long time. Most effective when in tight areas where enemies are close to each other to maximize the number of enemies affected by the poison.''

'''<u>Passive SkillsBoiling Tar</u>:''' * '''Calligraphy''' - Passive SkillFire damage. Increases the range of all Hex Field skills.* '''Field Flux''' - Passive Skill. Increases the health The Alchemist launches a bottle that explodes in midair and mana globes dropped in hex fields.* '''Empowered Psyche''' - Passive Skill. Alchemist has % chance of restoring X mana when killing coats an enemy area with physical attack.* '''Mystic Pattern''' - Passive Skill. May increase Rune effectssticky, or increase Alchemist's attack rating molten tar that burns enemies and critical strike damage while within Hex Field (to be determined).* '''Order''' - Passive Skillslows them down. Increases Not only burns enemies from original contact but slows the effects movement of each point enemies in the Alchemist's Vitality and Willpower attributesarea of effect -good to slow the advance of an oncoming mob.

====Phenomenon Skills====The Phenomenon tree skills covers a wide array of natural Phenomena that the Alchemists have studied. In understanding the nature of these Phenomena, a skilled alchemist can channel them himself, unleashing untold destruction onto his enemies.<div style="clear:both;"></div>'''<u>Active SkillsMetamorphosis Serum</u>:''' No damage. The Alchemist prepares a special concoction which, when combined with the blood of his enemy, allows him to shapeshift into the form of that enemy. During this time, other monsters are fooled and cease their attacks. Important in those early stages when the alchemist is still fair weak and in near of ways to keep enemies away. This is the first of four shape-shifting skills.

* '''Ignis Fatuus<u>Wandering Wisp</u>:'''- Active Skill. Fire carries caster towards target, explosion deals Fire Cold damage upon landing.**'''''Lore''': This eerie fire can be seen hovering over the ground, moving as though it has The Alchemist calls forth a mind of its own –beckoning observersgaseous spirit that circles him until an enemy approaches. An acomplished alchemist can learn It attacks to drain the secret to this mysterious fire with practicewarmth from his enemies, allowing him chilling them and leaving them less resistant to float over his foes and releash the elements. Definitely a burst of ghastly flames upon landing.'' * '''Aurora'''- Active Skill. Deals lightning damage with chance of stunning for as long as button is held.**'''''Lore''': Myths across the world tell tales of the lights that snake across the night, bring good or ill omen. An alchemist can summon forth these shimmering lights of the northern and southern skies skill to focus on an enemy in order to electrify his enemies lower its resistances and perhaps leave them dazedthen follow up with a more damaging skill.''

* '''Mark of Judgement<u>Petrify</u>:''' - Active Skill. Glowing mark follows enemy, other enemies are attracted to glow. After 3-5 seconds, marked enemy is struck with Lighting Arcane damage.**'''''Lore''': Legend tells of The Alchemist shoots a band blast of pirates shimmering sand that stole sacred relics from a clan of sorcerers, binds to an enemy and were cursed by hardens its priests. While on the seabody, slowing it down at the sailors were startled by a fire on the mast, but mystified by its enticing eeriness as cost of making it drew them close. Suddenly, slightly more resilient to damage for a bolt of lightning struck, and the ship –with its crew –sank to obliviontime. LikewiseThe Stone Curse from Diablo 1 returns in this skill, good for slowing an alchemist can call forth enemy down at the strange glow cost of the fire making it take less damage from attacks. This slowing effect can be used on a single enemy up to mesmerize his enemies three times and mark them for judgement by lightningwill completely immobilize it if slowed enough.''

* '''Salt Crystals<u>Earth Embodiment</u>:''' - Active Skill. Field of crystals spread in direction cast, deals Physical damage, enemy are block by pillars.**'''''Lore''': Alchemists of old identified salt as one of The Alchemist calls upon the three base elements spirit of the universeearth gnome to surround him with earth and stone. TodayIn this great form, an alchemist can bring salt from the earthAlchemist easily resists attacks and smashes multiple enemies in front of him with powerful attacks of his own. The second shape-shifting skill, sending out this allows the alchemist to get his hands dirty as a field of crystals spikes beneath his enemies’ feet melee brawler and providing pillars of salt as even a barrier for the alchemisttank.''

* '''Prima Materia<u>Wind Tutelary</u>:''' - Active Skill. Tendrils seek out enemies and deal Physical Lightning damage.**'''''Lore''': Because The Alchemist conjures the spirit of its liquid form, alchemist have long considered quicksilver to be the prima materialwind sylph stand between him and his enemies as a guard, the base form of metal buffeting attackers with hurricane winds and a fundamental substancestriking them with lightning. An alchemist can send out this quicksilver to seek enemies Good for putting some distance between you and strike the enemy while dealing some damage at them with its metallic tendrilsthe same time.''

* '''Elemental<u>Life-force Extract</u>:''' - Active SkillArcane damage. Summons one elemental: Sylph, Gnome, Undine, or Salamander. Can only have one elemental at The Alchemist fires a time.**'''''Lore''': In his mastery bolt of magical energy that pulls the temperaments, life-force out of an enemy and returns it to the alchemist can summon a being of pure element to fight at his side. Upon finishing his incantationThis does great for hitting distant, he is joined by one of four creatures: a sylph of lightning, a gnome of poison, an undine of ice, or a salamander of fireevasive enemies and for low-health emergencies.''

'''<u>Passive SkillsCombustion</u>:''' * '''Research Fire damage. The Alchemist excites the heat and Practice''' - Passive Skill. Increases anger within an enemy until he draws out the damage spirit of all Phenomenon skillsthe fire salamander to scorch the enemy with its own rage.* '''Phantom Pain''' - Passive Skill. When an The enemy receives critical strike, it continues to lose health related burn all over so long as the spirit remains over him, pushing his anger to % of critical strike damage over 10 secondsthe point that he attacks his fellow monsters.* '''Theurgy''' A fire- Passive Skill. Increases all spell damage by % when Alchemist's life drops below % for 10 seconds. This effect cannot occur more than once every 60 seconds.* '''Philosopher's Stone''' and- Passive Skill. Replenishes % health per second, increases the amount of gold dropped by enemies, chests, stashes, etc. May increase magic find (to be determined)forget skill that also gives you a temporary ally.

====Leveling'''<u>Invoke the Deluge</u>:''' Cold damage. The Alchemist invokes the spirit of the water undine to change his shape into that of icy water, able to surge like a wave past enemies and over obstacles to any desired location until his loses control of the form. This third shape-Up Effects====shifting skill also serves as a movement skill, letting you slip between enemies and over gaps.

-My thanks to '''Munedwg<u>Astral Chaos</u>:''' for this suggestionNo damage. I had been looking for The Alchemist creates a way glowing field over an area that drains enemies of their magical energies, negates their special abilities and lowers their resistance to work in Transmutation for a while!magical attacks. Deadly against magic users, as it hinders casting speed and prevents special abilities such as spells, curses, and teleporting.

'''<u>Fuming Oil</u>:''' ''Unknown damage''. The effects Alchemist throws a flask full of chemicals so corrosive that they leak out of Skill [[Rune]]s on Alchemist Skills will be implemented when more is revealed on the Diablo 3 Skill Rune system in generalcontainer as it travels. Many The projectile rolls under enemies and will ricochet off of objects and walls. The chemicals consume enemies' weapons and armor to leave them weakened and vulnerable to attack. A heavily damaging skill able the Potion skills bounce off walls and Phenomenon skills can could be modified without too much difficulty, such as increasing damage power or the number of times an effect activates per spell. The influence that Skill Runes will have on Hex Field skills in particular is still being determinedused to block off certain areas.

'''Update<u>Empathy</u>:''' - A rough draft for Physical damage. The Alchemist reaches into the mind of his enemy and links the rune effects on two together. For every pain that the Alchemistfeels, the enemy feels the same pain as if it were inflicted on its flesh. Unlike Diablo 2's skills is developing. It can be seen on Thorns and Iron Maiden, which affect multiple enemies and reflected only the page [[Alchemist Skill Rune Effects]]monster's own damage, Empathy affects a single enemy but shares all incoming damage you receive from attacks with that enemy.

====Skill-Boosting Prefixes=Tier 7 Skills===

In [[Diablo 2]], every character class had prefixes on items '''<u>Sacred Molecule</u>:''' -Arcane damage. The Alchemist crafts a glowing molecule of energy in his hands that boosted all skills he detonates in general or all skills a brilliant explosion of a particular skill treelight. It is unknown if Magical particles radiate chaotically outward from the same or blast, penetrating enemies and obstacles. Has a similar format will be used in Diablo 3. Howeverlong cooldown, if it were, the prefixes but is great for annihilating all enemies in range with a chance to strike distant enemies with the Alchemist would be as follows:particles.

'''Student’s<u>Transfiguration</u>:''' (or '''Adept's''') – 1 No damage. The Alchemist ascends into a higher form of pure energy, increasing the damage of his spells and his resistance to magical damage. The fourth and last shape-shifting skill, any spell-casting alchemist will want this skill because, although it will be costly, it will also boost all Alchemist skillsspell damage.

'''Apothecary’s''' * Lingering Aftereffects –Increases duration of effects and debuffs by X%* Order and Equilibrium –Increase arcane resistance and health regeneration by X* Philosopher’s Stone –Increases Life and gold find by X%* Balanced Humors –Increases elemental resistances by X* Potent Catalyst –Increases damage of critical strike by X%* Panacea –Increases effects of drinkable potions, elixirs, and shrines by X%* Practiced Hand –Increases Attack by X% amount of Precision (under revision)* Enhanced Formula – 3 to all Concoction skillsAffects resource in some way (unfinished)* Thriftiness –Increases material received from salvaging and lowers costs of crafting recipes by X%* Execute and Recover –Increases casting speed and lowers cooldown period by X%* Infused Potential –Base spell damage increases weapon damage by X% for Y seconds

'''Eerie''' – 1 As the Alchemist gains in experience from his studies and travels, he learns the ways of infusing mundane objects with powerful alchemical abilities. The art of Transmutation is well-known to all Phenomenon skillsAlchemists; it is the nature of the inquisitive mind. While the exact effects of each occurrence of [[leveling-up]] have yet to be determined, there is a special ability an Alchemist acquires after every five levels. Upon leveling up five times, the Alchemist is allowed the ability to imbue one non-magical item with random magical qualities -much like [[Charsi]] from Act I of Diablo 2. This occurs every five levels and is permittable for any kind of item.

-My thanks to '''UncannyMunedwg''' – 2 for this suggestion. I had been looking for a way to all Phenomenon skillswork in Transmutation for a while!

 July '09 -The Alchemist originally started as an experiment in designing a character for Diablo 2, but has been revamped to accomodate accommodate the new skill system of Diablo 3. One thing about Diablo 2 is that there were potions that could be equipped as weapons, yet these potions quickly became outclassed by other weapons. It seemed like a waste, but it was wondered if new, more lethal potions could be used on a more regular basis. The Alchemist is intended to take that step in using potions as his main weapon. However, the potions are a skill, so the Alchemist can still equip an actually weapon to suit his/her purposes. There are even Alchemist oriented item sets and Alchemist-specific helms already created; however, until more is revealed about items in Diablo 3, these sets and item ideas will not be posted. Many of the skills have connections to actual alchemical inventions or concepts.

March '10 -The Skill system has been completely redesigned. It will be better organized The trees have been completed. December '10 -The Skill system has been completely redesigned...again. The trees and passives are gone, and traits have been created. The names have been simplified to make it easier to understand the nature of the spells; the lore now contains the references to actual alchemical philosophy. The redesigned rune system has been taken into tiers in account as well: the near futureskills are meant to be far more interesting when socketed with runes. The resource system and appearance design are being worked on.

Image:Alchemist-New.jpg|New an Alchemist Artwork with a heavier armor look - by '''[[User:Veskin7 Bukito|Veskin7 Bukito]]'''.

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