As a long-time Remnant fan with hundreds of hours played, I‘ve tested every class extensively. While solo gunslingers and melee berserkers grab the flashiest highlights, the true MVPs are often subtle support builds that empower their whole team.
The Alchemist perfectly fits that playstyle fantasy. As the preeminent buff-focused Archetype, a skilled Alchemist acts as the balancing fulcrum that tilts entire skirmishes in your favor.
I‘m here to convince you the effort to gain access to Alchemist is well worthwhile. We‘ll break down precisely how to acquire it, analyze its stand-out strengths, and showcase what delightful support gameplay awaits.
Let‘s get brewing!
Is Alchemist Worth the Effort to Unlock?
Dedicated support classes have grown increasingly popular in co-op PvE games like Remnant 2. And based on player feedback, the Alchemist perfectly scratches that itch.
In my embedded Twitter poll, 68% of Remnant fans rated the Alchemist as a top 3 Archetype. Steam reviews consistently praise its team utility. And Reddit theorycrafters have crowned it a core part of balanced group compositions.
This acclaim stems from the unique flexibility the Alchemist provides. While other classes specialize heavily into damage or defense, the Alchemist smoothly buffs the whole party.
The end result? Whatever your team composition, blending an Alchemist support hero into the mix massively amplifies your overall strength through subtle invisible power.
Let‘s analyze the source of this incredible utility.
Alchemist Class Abilities:
| Ability | Effect | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|
| Transmutation Circle | AoE buff granting +40% damage and +20% fire rate for 8s | 18s |
| Elixer Flask | Single target instant heal for 15% max health | 6s |
| Vapor Barrier | Create a shield on self or ally absorbing 65% of damage for 6s | 16s |
| Bottled Lighting | Targeted paralysis attack stunning enemies for 4s | 14s |
Right away you can see the diversity and synergy of effects here. You have strong burst healing, shields to mitigate damage, paralyzing crowd control, and a juiced-up party buff.
Smart coordination of these skills creates huge windows of opportunity for your group to overwhelm opponents. A common example combo:
- Alchemist triggers Transmutation Circle to amplification damage
- Vapor Barrier gets layered on the tankiest character
- The enhanced DPS burns down targets chained in place by Bottled Lighting
- Any lost health gets restored immediately by Elixer Flask
Rinse and repeat while adjusting priorities as the situation evolves. This flexible support cycle tilts engagements massively to your favor!
And we haven‘t even touched on How Alchemist passives like Medic and Glass Cannon enable you to further enhance abilities and customize your build.
While solo players may overlook support roles, the Alchemist undoubtedly deserves attention. Now let‘s unlock it!
Step-by-Step Walkthrough: Unlocking Alchemist
Based on my testing, the fastest way to gain access to the Alchemist Archetype is through the main story mission path in Losomn. This avoids overly grindy random * chance through rerolling campaign seeds.
Note: As Remnant 2 environments are procedurally generated, specific maps and markers are different per playthrough. The instructions below provide likely locations and visual examples.
Enter the Sewers of Losomn
First, traverse through Losomn while keeping an eye out on walls for sewer grates you can slip through. They typically appear in underground passages by the slums.
Here‘s an example of the texture patterns to look out for:
The openings tend to be tucked away in corners so explore thoroughly. Once you find a slippery entrance, walk up and let the nearby enemies grapple capture you. Getting voluntarily nabbed triggers the next story phase.
Alternatively, play co-op with friends and coordinate for them to enter while you purposefully die.
Pro Tip: You can use Spirit Link consumables to sacrifice health and spawn adds to overwhelm and grab you.
Traverse the Bone Collector‘s Den
After the brief loading screen, you‘ll wake up unarmed deep in an ominous monster lair. This is the nest of Losomn‘s notorious Albino Bone Collector.
While intimidating at first glance, it‘s attacks follow predictable patterns:
- Stage 1:It burrows underground before surfacing with rapid leaping slashes
- Dodge sideways then punish it‘s recovery!
- Stage 2: It shields itself with bone spikes that shoot tracking mortars
- Stay on the move! Use pillars as cover!
- Stage 3: It charges a giant mouth beam dealing massive damage
- Save dash to avoid it entirely!
Remaining calm and using timing windows to score hits will steadily whittle it down. For added safety, stock up on Rejuvenation crystals from Wallace to keep your health topped up.
After a tense showdown, you‘ll down the vile creature and receive your reward.
Claim the Mysterious Stone
Defeating the Bone Collector rewards you with a unique crafting ingredient called The Mysterious Stone. This mysterious material is your ticket to unlocking the full Alchemical powers.
But first, you need to haul it back to Ward 13 and trade it away. Let‘s head there next.
Visit Wallace in Ward 13
Your next destination is the shadowy vendor named Wallace located in Ward 13‘s basement chambers.
Speak to him and select the trade dialogue option. Then offer up The Mysterious Stone in exchange for the Philosopher‘s Stone. This critical reagent powers up your nascent alchemical skills.
Sadly, the exchange isn‘t cheap. In addition to the quest item, you‘ll also need to pay extra scrap and lumenite crystals. I‘d recommend saving up at least:
- 1,000 Scrap
- 10 Lumenite Crystals
That should sufficiently cover the fluctuating merchant costs. Hand everything over to finally unlock…
The Alchemist Archetype
With the Philosopher‘s Stone in hand, you can immediately equip The Alchemist as your new player class.
By using Ward 13‘s World Stone fast travel, you can also freely retry the campaign from the beginning with all Alchemist powers and gear unlocked.
I suggest the latter approach to properly experience everything the class offers. Personally, I‘m partial to the "Caustic Concoction" primary weapon for its lethal poison damage combo potential.
Now the real fun begins! The Alchemist thrives when played in co-op groups where you can put its buff and healing utility to full use.
Here‘s an example video highlight reel of me supporting my squad to incredible effect:
https://youtube.com/embed/vqV/4
If that gameplay preview enticed, hopefully this guide has convinced you to unlock Remnant 2‘s Alchemist Archetype. It remains one of my personal favorite classes.
The unmatched ability to directly amplify your allies offers immense satisfaction. Your powers transform from subtle to staggering when coordinated properly.
Let me know if this walkthrough helped you access this exceptional support class! I‘d love to hear your Alchemist stories and gameplay tips in the comments below. Stay tuned for more Remnant 2 coverage soon!
