Alchemist – Artificer
The Alchemist is widely regarded as the weakest subclass of the Artificer. Its central feature Experimental Elixirs creates random potions, making it appear unreliable and weak compared to the targeted firepower of the Artillerist or the sturdy defense of the Armorer. Many of the elixir effects can be replicated by lower-level spells, further diminishing their value.
However, the Alchemist is also not a primary damage dealer or tank, but rather an outstanding and flexible supporter whose strength lies in the sum of its many small bonuses. Although the first potion of the day is random, the Alchemist can then create potions deliberately by expending a spell slot.
These potions can be distributed to allies, which means that the Alchemist can cast effects like Bless or Fly in the form of potions on other characters without requiring concentration. Additionally, the Alchemist adds their Intelligence modifier to a healing or damage spell they cast using their feature Alchemist’s Lore. This bonus applies to spells that cause acid, poison, necrotic, or fire damage, as well as to healing spells.
Additionally, starting at level 9, the Alchemist grants temporary hit points to the target of their healing. This further increases the effectiveness of their healing and makes them a very solid secondary healer.
Thus, the Alchemist is a very flexible and versatile supporter subclass that can quickly decide victory and defeat with its sheer amount of bonuses. In campaigns that rely on resource management, its ability to create useful consumables is invaluable. They fill a gap that many groups have: a versatile supporter who can adapt to any challenge and provide assistance where needed.
In addition to various classes and subclasses, the choice of your own race also plays a significant role in character creation. Here, too, the classic representatives such as elves, humans, and orcs are often chosen. That’s why we have a few representatives in our list that you can play if you don’t want to be so basic: Here are 7 underestimated races from Dungeons & Dragons if you don’t want to play boring humans or elves
