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===Making a Flame Alchemist===

The main advantage of the Flame Alchemist is that they do large quantities of damage to large numbers of targets. They suffer from a lack of other abilities, though.

'''Abilities:''' Flame Alchemists '''need''' positive Intelligence and Charisma modifiers in order to modify their flames to affect a greater area, and Flame Alchemists with high Dexterity can snipe effectively. They use either Intelligence, Charisma, or Dexterity as their ability for save DC's.

'''Races:''' Races with penalties to Intelligence, Charisma, or Dexterity are unlikely to excel at Flame Alchemy.

'''Alignment:''' Any. People who burn other people to death with fire come in every alignment. They are very unlikely to be the sort of person who is nice to their enemies, however.

'''Starting Gold:''' 4d4&times;10 gp (100 gp).

'''[[SRD:Race Descriptions#Starting Age|Starting Age]]:''' Moderate.

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<div>{{Anchor|Table: The Flame Alchemist}}</div>
Hit Die: d8
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! rowspan="2" | Level
! rowspan="2" | [[BAB|Base<br/>Attack Bonus]]
! colspan="3" | [[SRD:Saving Throw|Saving Throw]]s
! rowspan="2" | Special
! colspan="7" | [[#Modifications|Modifications by Action Type]]
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! [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fort]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Reflex|Ref]] || [[SRD:Saving Throw#Will|Will]]
! 1 Minute || 1-Round || Full-Round || Standard || Move || Swift || Immediate
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|1st||class="left" | +0 || +2 || +0 || +2
| class="left" | [[#Basic Attack|Basic Attack]]
|2||1||0||—||—||—||—
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|2nd||class="left" | +1 || +3 || +0 || +3
| class="left" | 
|2||1||0||—||—||—||—
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|3rd||class="left" | +2 || +3 || +1 || +3
| class="left" | 
|2||1||0||—||—||—||—
|-
|4th||class="left" | +3 || +4 || +1 || +4
| class="left" | 
|3||2||1||0||—||—||—
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|5th||class="left" | +3 || +4 || +1 || +4
| class="left" | 
|3||2||1||0||—||—||—
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|6th||class="left" | +4 || +5 || +2 || +5
| class="left" | 
|3||2||1||0||—||—||—
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|7th||class="left" | +5 || +5 || +2 || +5
| class="left" | 
|4||3||2||1||0||—||—
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|8th||class="left" | +6/+1 || +6 || +2 || +6
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|4||3||2||1||0||—||—
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|9th||class="left" | +6/+1 || +6 || +3 || +6
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|4||3||2||1||0||—||—
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|10th||class="left" | +7/+2 || +7 || +3 || +7
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|5||4||3||2||1||0||—
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|11th||class="left" | +8/+3 || +7 || +3 || +7
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|5||4||3||2||1||0||—
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|12th||class="left" | +9/+4 || +8 || +4 || +8
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|5||4||3||2||1||0||—
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|13th||class="left" | +9/+4 || +8 || +4 || +8
| class="left" | 
|6||5||4||3||2||1||0
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|14th||class="left" | +10/+5 || +9 || +4 || +9
| class="left" | 
|6||5||4||3||2||1||0
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|15th||class="left" | +11/+6/+1 || +9 || +5 || +9
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|6||5||4||3||2||1||0
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|16th||class="left" | +12/+7/+2 || +10 || +5 || +10
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|7||6||5||4||3||2||1
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|17th||class="left" | +12/+7/+2 || +10 || +5 || +10
| class="left" | 
|7||6||5||4||3||2||1
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|18th||class="left" | +13/+8/+3 || +11 || +6 || +11
| class="left" | 
|7||6||5||4||3||2||1
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|19th||class="left" | +14/+9/+4 || +11 || +6 || +11
| class="left" | 
|8||7||6||5||4||3||2
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|20th||class="left" | +15/+10/+5 || +12 || +6 || +12
| class="left" | 
|8||7||6||5||4||3||2
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'''Class Skills ([[Skill Points::2]] + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier per level, &times;4 at 1st level)'''<br/>
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Appraise Skill|Appraise}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Balance Skill|Balance}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Climb Skill|Climb}} ([[SRD:Strength|Str]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration}} ([[SRD:Constitution|Con]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Craft Skill|Craft}} (Alchemy) ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Decipher Script Skill|Decipher Script}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Disable Device Skill|Disable Device}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Forgery Skill|Forgery}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Gather Information Skill|Gather Information}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Handle Animal Skill|Handle Animal}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Hide Skill|Hide}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Jump Skill|Jump}} ([[SRD:Strength|Str]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge}} (Arcana) ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge}} (History) ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge}} (Nobility and Royalty) ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Listen Skill|Listen}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Move Silently Skill|Move Silently}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Perform Skill|Perform}} ([[SRD:Charisma|Cha]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Ride Skill|Ride}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Search Skill|Search}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Sleight of Hand Skill|Sleight of Hand}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Spellcraft Skill|Spellcraft}} ([[SRD:Intelligence|Int]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Spot Skill|Spot}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Survival Skill|Survival}} ([[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Tumble Skill|Tumble}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]), 
{{Property Link|Skill|SRD:Use Rope Skill|Use Rope}} ([[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]).
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====Class Features====

All of the following are class features of the Flame Alchemist.

'''Weapon and Armor Proficiency:''' Flame Alchemists are proficient with light armor and simple and martial weapons, although they suffer from Arcane Spell Failure.

'''{{Anchor|Alchemist Level}}:''' A character's Alchemist level is equal to the total number of class levels in all classes that provide an Alchemist level.

'''''{{Anchor|Basic Attack}}'' ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Spell-Like|Sp]]):''' One target within 50' + 5'/Alchemist level takes 1d6 points of fire damage per Alchemist level, with half damage on a successful Reflex save (DC 10 + half Character level + Charisma, Dexterity, or Intelligence modifier). This Basic Attack suffers from Arcane Spell Failure, and may take any type of action to use that is not currently marked by a "-" on the '''Modifications by Action Type''' section of the Flame Alchemist table. In order to use Basic Attack as an action smaller than a full-round action, he must have alchemical symbols on his appendages, whether they be tattoos, dyes, or inscribed clothing. Such items cost at least 5 gold pieces. Basic Attack does not function on underwater targets unless the ''Electrolysis'' modification is used.

'''{{Anchor|Modifications}}:''' The Flame Alchemist may apply a number of modifications to his [[#Basic Attack|Basic Attack]] as specified on the table. No character may be affected by the same Basic Attack more than once at the same time. The modifications are as follows:

*''Explosion'': Everything within 5' &times; Intelligence modifier of the primary target is affected.

*''Burst'': Everything within 5' &times; Charisma modifier of yourself (including the Flame Alchemist) is affected.

*''Cone'': Everything within a 10' &times; Charisma modifier cone emanating from the Flame Alchemist is affected.

*''Line'': Everything directly between the Flame Alchemist and the primary target is affected.

*''Shaped'': The Flame Alchemist may specify 5' cubes that are unaffected by the Basic Attack.

*''Expand'': Increase the widths, lengths, and radii of the ''Explosion'', ''Burst'', and ''Cone'' areas by 5' &times; Charisma modifier.

*''Extend'': Increase the maximum distance from the Flame Alchemist to the primary target by 5' &times; Dexterity modifier &times; Alchemist level.

*''Superheated'': The Basic Attack deals 1 additional point of untyped damage per Alchemist level. This damage is still halved on a successful save.

*''Heat Wave'': The ground and air that was affected by the Basic Attack smolders and burns for a number of rounds equal to the Flame Alchemist's Intelligence modifier. Anything that ends its turn in the affected region takes a number of d6's of Fire damage equal to the Flame Alchemist's Charisma modifier or Alchemist level, whichever is lower.

*''Electrolysis'': This modification is a requirement in order to affect underwater targets.

====Epic Flame Alchemist====

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! colspan="9" | [[#Modifications|Modifications by Action Type]]
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! 1 Minute || 1-Round || Full-Round || Standard || Move || Swift || Immediate || 1<sup>st</sup> Free Action/Turn || 2<sup>nd</sup> Free Action/Turn 
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| 21st || |7||6||5||4||3||2||1||-||-
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| 22nd || |8||7||6||5||4||3||2||0||-
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| 23rd || |8||7||6||5||4||3||2||0||-
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| 24th || |8||7||6||5||4||3||2||0||-
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| 25th || |9||8||7||6||5||4||3||1||-
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| 26th || |9||8||7||6||5||4||3||1||-
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| 27th || |9||8||7||6||5||4||3||1||-
|- class
| 28th || |10||9||8||7||6||5||4||2||0
|- class
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|- class=
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|- class="noalt"
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2 + [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] modifier skill points per level.
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'''Modifications by Action Type:''' The number of modifications that may be applied to a Basic Attack continues to increase by 1 every 3 class levels. In addition, at level 22 and every 6<sup>th</sup> level after 22, the Flame Alchemist gets an additional Free Action each round during which he can use a Basic Attack.

====Elf Flame Alchemist Starting Package====

'''Weapons:''' [[SRD:Longbow|longbow]].

'''Skill Selection:''' Pick a number of skills equal to 2 + [[Int]] modifier.

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| class="left" | Sleight of Hand || 4 || DEX || &mdash;
|- class=
| class="left" | Listen || 4 || WIS || &mdash;
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'''Feat:''' [[SRD:Improved Initiative|Improved Initiative]].

'''Gear:''' 10 pints of [[SRD:Oil|oil]], a [[SRD:Hooded Lantern|hooded lantern]], a backpack, a bedroll, a [[SRD:Traveler's Outfit|traveler's outfit]], and 20 [[SRD:Arrows|arrows]].

'''Gold:''' 13.

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Article Balance	High +
Author	Foxwarrior +
Base Attack Bonus Progression	Moderate +
Class Ability	Other +
Class Ability Progression	Full +
Fortitude Save Progression	Good +
Identifier	3.5e Class +
Length	20 +
Minimum Level	1 +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Reflex Save Progression	Poor +
Skill	Appraise +, Balance +, Bluff +, Climb +, Concentration +, Craft +, Decipher Script +, Diplomacy +, Disable Device +, Forgery +, Gather Information +, Handle Animal +, Hide +, Intimidate +, Jump +, Knowledge +, Listen +, Move Silently +, Perform +, Ride +, Search +, Sense Motive +, Sleight of Hand +, Spellcraft +, Spot +, Survival +, Tumble + and Use Rope +
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Summary	Alchemists are those who know how to transmute things into other things. This type of Alchemist can transmute all sorts of things into Fire. +
Title	Flame Alchemist +
Will Save Progression	Good +