Alchemist
Skills
| Skill | Max Lv | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Bottle Throw | 30 | DMG, AoE, Throw |
| Acid Attack | 30 | DMG, Single, Throw |
| Chemical Weapon Protection | 10 | Support, Buff, Guard |
| Chemical Armor Protection | 10 | Support, Buff, Guard |
| Summon Fillei | 30 | DMG, Summon, Homunculus |
| Life Strengthening | 10 | Passive |
| Life Potion Throw | 30 | DMG, Single, Homunculus |
| Corrosive Throw | 120 | — |
Alchemist Build Guide
The Alchemist is Ragnarok: The New World’s unique hybrid class that combines potion crafting, homunculus pets, and acid-based damage. Branching from Merchant, Alchemists can summon powerful homunculi to fight alongside them. Meta tier: B-Tier — unique utility with high skill ceiling.
Build Comparison
| Build | Role | Best For | Difficulty | F2P Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homunculus DPS (INT/STR) | Pet + Hybrid Damage | Solo farming, PvE | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Acid Terror / Bomb (INT/DEX) | Ranged Magic DPS | PvP, MVP debuffing | Hard | ⭐⭐ |
| Creator (Transcendent) | Advanced Homunculus + Acid | Endgame everything | Hard | ⭐⭐ |
Stat Priority
| Stat | Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| INT | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 80+ | Homunculus damage, acid bomb scaling |
| STR | ⭐⭐⭐ | 60+ | Physical ATK and weight for potions |
| DEX | ⭐⭐⭐ | 50+ | Cast speed for bombs |
| VIT | ⭐⭐ | 30+ | Survivability |
Core Skills
| Skill | Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cart Revolution | 5–10 | Inherited AoE farming from Merchant |
| Mammonite | 5–10 | Zeny-cost burst |
| Acid Terror | 10 | Ranged acid attack — ignores DEF |
| Bomb | 10 | AoE physical damage — crafting-based |
| Homunculus Summon | 10 | Summons a pet that fights for you |
| Potion Pitcher | 10 | Throw healing potions to allies — unique support |
| Pharmacy | 10 | Craft potions and bombs |
| Biochemical Helm | 5 | Homunculus buff |
Gear Progression — Level 55+
| Slot | Level 55 | Level 70+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weapon | Axe or Wand (INT/STR hybrid) | Red weapon matching build |
| Armor | Robe or Plate (build-dependent) | Red armor |
| Cape | Muffler | Red cape |
| Shoes | Boots / Shoes of INT | Red shoes |
| Accessories | Earring / Ring | Red accessories |
Rune Engine
Earth Resonance for survivability. Holy Resonance for support. Key runes: Homunculus Link, Acid Mastery, Potion Efficiency.
Leveling
Level as Merchant to Job 40 using Cart Revolution. After job change to Alchemist, invest in Homunculus for solo farming support. Acid Terror excels at MVP debuffing — it bypasses target DEF. Use Pharmacy to craft potions for profit at Prontera stalls.
Last updated: August 10, 2026. Limited SEA-specific guides available — build adapted from class mechanics.
Alchemist overview
Alchemist is the second job of the Merchant branch: Novice, Merchant, Alchemist, Creator. It went live on SEA with the July 16, 2026 launch.
How to unlock
- Alchemist is the 2nd job of the Merchant branch: Novice > Merchant > Alchemist.
- Reach Job Level 40 as Merchant, then complete the job change quest at the appropriate NPC.
- Job change is free. Stats and skills reset automatically on your first class switch.
Which build should you play?
| Build | Core skills | Stats | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homunculus | Summon Fillei, Life Strengthening, Life Potion Throw | INT, STR, DEX | Pet-based DPS, solo farming |
| Acid DPS | Acid Attack, Fire Bottle Throw, Corrosive Throw | INT, DEX | Ranged magic damage, MVP debuffing |
Key mechanics
Acid Attack bypasses enemy DEF — exceptional for MVP debuffing.
Summon Fillei summons a homunculus pet that fights alongside you.
Chemical Weapon Protection and Chemical Armor Protection prevent equipment stripping — unique PvP utility.
Leveling guide
Level as Merchant with Cart Revolution to Job 40. After job change, invest in Homunculus for solo farming support. Acid attacks excel at MVP debuffing. Use Pharmacy to craft potions for stall sales.
Farming guide
Alchemists farm through Homunculus pet support. Acid Terror is effective for solo MVP attempts. Craft potions for passive income at Prontera stalls.
Alchemist Build Guide
The Alchemist is a core class in Ragnarok: The New World, advancing from the Merchant branch. You can reset skills and stats anytime for free, so experiment with builds.
Build Comparison
| Build | Role | Best For | Difficulty | F2P Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homunculus | Pet DPS | Solo farming, PvE | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Acid DPS | Ranged Magic | MVP debuffing, PvP | Hard | ⭐⭐ |
All builds share the same Merchant foundation. At Job Level 40, you choose your path.
Homunculus Alchemist Level 55+ Build
The Homunculus Alchemist focuses on pet dps. Solo farming, PvE.
Stat Priority
| Stat | Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 80–99 | Main damage stat |
| Secondary | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 60–80 | Speed or cast time |
| VIT | ⭐⭐⭐ | 30–50 | Survivability |
Core Skills
| Skill | Level | Job | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summon Fillei | 10 | Alchemist | Summons homunculus pet |
| Life Strengthening | 10 | Alchemist | Buffs homunculus |
| Acid Attack | 10 | Alchemist | DEF-bypassing ranged attack |
| Fire Bottle Throw | 10 | Alchemist | AoE Fire bomb |
| Life Potion Throw | 5 | Alchemist | Healing potion toss to allies |
| Corrosive Throw | 10 | Alchemist | DEF debuff attack |
Homunculus Gear Progression from Level 55 to Endgame
The Homunculus Alchemist gear path prioritizes damage and survivability. Here is the head-to-toe setup at level 55 and where to upgrade for endgame.
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| Accessory R | Level 40–55 accessory | Level 70+ accessory | Do not duplicate trait |
Rune Engine
Focus on runes that boost your main damage stat and survivability. Fuse runes until you get matching color resonance for set bonuses. Aim for level 3+ on key runes.
Acid DPS Alchemist Level 55+ Build
The Acid DPS Alchemist focuses on ranged magic. MVP debuffing, PvP.
Stat Priority
| Stat | Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 80–99 | Main damage stat |
| Secondary | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 60–80 | Speed or cast time |
| VIT | ⭐⭐⭐ | 30–50 | Survivability |
Core Skills
| Skill | Level | Job | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summon Fillei | 10 | Alchemist | Summons homunculus pet |
| Life Strengthening | 10 | Alchemist | Buffs homunculus |
| Acid Attack | 10 | Alchemist | DEF-bypassing ranged attack |
| Fire Bottle Throw | 10 | Alchemist | AoE Fire bomb |
| Life Potion Throw | 5 | Alchemist | Healing potion toss to allies |
| Corrosive Throw | 10 | Alchemist | DEF debuff attack |
Acid DPS Gear Progression from Level 55 to Endgame
The Acid DPS Alchemist gear path prioritizes damage and survivability. Here is the head-to-toe setup at level 55 and where to upgrade for endgame.
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| Accessory R | Level 40–55 accessory | Level 70+ accessory | Do not duplicate trait |
Rune Engine
Focus on runes that boost your main damage stat and survivability. Fuse runes until you get matching color resonance for set bonuses. Aim for level 3+ on key runes.
Alchemist Leveling Guide
Level as Merchant to Job 40. After job change, invest in Homunculus for solo farming. Acid attacks bypass DEF for MVP debuffing. Craft potions for stall sales.
Alchemist Farming Guide
Alchemists farm through pet support. Acid Terror is effective for solo MVP attempts. Use Pharmacy for passive income at Prontera stalls.
Alchemist Build Guide
The Alchemist advances from the Merchant branch in Ragnarok: The New World. You can reset skills and stats anytime for free, so experiment with builds. All builds share the same Merchant foundation — at Job Level 40 you choose your path.
Build Comparison
| Build | Role | Best For | Difficulty | F2P Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homunculus | Pet DPS | Solo farming, PvE | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Homunculus Alchemist Level 55+ Build
The Homunculus Alchemist focuses on pet dps. Solo farming, PvE.
Stat Priority
| Stat | Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| STR | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 80–99 | Physical ATK and weight |
| AGI | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 60–80 | Attack speed |
| VIT | ⭐⭐⭐ | 40–60 | HP and DEF |
| DEX | ⭐⭐⭐ | 30–50 | Hit rate |
Core Skills
| Skill | Level | Job | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summon Fillei | 10 | Alchemist | Summons homunculus pet |
| Life Strengthening | 10 | Alchemist | Buffs homunculus stats |
| Acid Attack | 10 | Alchemist | DEF-bypassing ranged attack — MVP tool |
| Fire Bottle Throw | 10 | Alchemist | AoE Fire bomb |
| Life Potion Throw | 5 | Alchemist | Healing potion toss to allies |
Homunculus Gear Progression — Level 55 to Endgame
Gear for the Homunculus Alchemist prioritizes damage and survivability. Here is the recommended head-to-toe setup at level 55 and where to upgrade for endgame. All items linked below are verified from the in-game database.
| Slot | Level 55 (F2P / Budget) | Level 70+ (Endgame) | Trait / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon | Level 40–55 equipment with primary ATK or MATK stat | Level 70+ upgraded equipment with primary ATK or MATK stat | — |
| Headwear | Angel Wing (Lv1), Angel Wing (Lv1) | Upgraded red variant of level 55 equipment | — |
| Armor | Tights (Lv41), Royal Tights (Lv41), Formal Suit (Lv41) | Upgraded red variant of level 55 equipment | — |
| Cape | Level 40–55 equipment with primary stats | Captain’s Manteau (Lv70) | — |
| Shoes | Anklet (Lv42), Goibne’s Greaves (Lv57) | Black Leather Shoes IV (Lv92) | — |
| Accessory | Level 40–55 equipment with primary stats | Morrigane’s Belt (Lv75), Bradium Brooch III (Lv90) | — |
| Accessory R | Level 40–55 equipment with primary stats | Morrigane’s Belt (Lv75), Bradium Brooch III (Lv90) | Do not duplicate trait from Accessory L |
Rune Engine
Focus on runes that boost your main damage stat and provide survivability. Fuse runes until matching color resonance for set bonuses. Aim for level 3+ on key runes. Wind Resonance (green) gives +15 all stats and -25% fixed cast time — useful for most builds.
Alchemist Leveling Guide
Level as Merchant to Job 40. After job change, Homunculus provides solo farming support. Acid attacks bypass DEF for MVP debuffing. Craft potions for stall sales.
Alchemist Farming Guide
Alchemists farm through pet support. Acid Terror for solo MVP. Use Pharmacy for passive income at Prontera stalls.