The Eldritch Alchemist (5e Subclass)
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The Eldritch Alchemist[edit]
Warlock Subclass
The eldritch alchemist patron is, as the name implies, a powerful master of alchemy and transmutation, who lends their powers to warlocks who seek for the secrets of mixturing the elements and creating all sorts of mythical substances. Typically the relation of warlocks with the eldritch alchemist is akin to that between a student and a professor, as The Eldritch Alchemist tutor its protegee through the alchemical mysteries.
Expanded Spell List[edit]
| Spell Level | Spells |
|---|---|
| 1st | absorb elements, cure wounds |
| 2nd | alter self, lesser restoration |
| 3rd | fly, fireball |
| 4th | stone shape, vitriolic sphere |
| 5th | cloudkill, contagion |
Empowered Blast[edit]
At 1st level you refine and concentrate the power of your magic. When you cast the eldritch blast Cantrip, your attack's critical range changes to 19 or 20.
Additionally, each Blast has a bonus to its damage equal to your proficiency bonus.
Alchemist's Knowledge[edit]
At 1st level, your patron emits knowledge without realizing it. You gain proficiency in the Arcana Skill and in Alchemist's supplies. Your proficiency bonus is doubled for both these skills and may use your spell casting modifier for any checks related to these skills.
Eldritch Elixir[edit]
Starting at 6th level, the research of procuring elixirs is exposed to you. As an action so long as you have alchemist supplies, you can take an empty flask and produce one Eldritch Elixir. Upon drinking the Eldritch Elixir (takes an action) you gain the effects of the Enhance Ability spell for a duration of 10 minutes (no concentration). You choose one of the options from the spell however you also gain advantage on the saving throw appropriate to the option's mentioned ability. You can only procure Eldritch Elixirs a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier per long rest.
Reagent Research[edit]
At 10th level, your study of reagents enhances your capabilities. Your proficiency bonus is doubled for ability checks involving your alchemist's supplies. In addition, you can forgo the spell effects of your Eldritch Elixirs to instead regain hit points equal to 2d8 + your Warlock level.
Enduring Chemist[edit]
Starting at 14th level, your exposure to chemicals has granted you resistance to acid and poison damage. Furthermore the poisoned condition cannot affect you and you gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls using your Empowered Blast.
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