Alchemist starter guide

Alchemist at a glance

The Alchemist is a crafting discipline dedicated to the art and science of transmutation, the process of manipulating materials at a fundamental level to create new substances with potent properties. Operating from the Frondale's Phrontistery in Ul'dah, Alchemists are the premier producers of consumable items in Eorzea, crafting everything from simple healing potions to complex stat-boosting elixirs, antidotes, and even the catalysts and weapons used by magical combatants. Their craft sits at the intersection of...

• Category: Disciple of the Hand (Crafter)
• Guild Location: The Frondale's Phrontistery, Steps of Thal, Ul'dah
• Guildmaster: Severian
• Primary Tools: Alembic, Mortar
• Primary Role: Synthesis of potions, medicines, elixirs, poisons, and magical catalysts

Unlock and leveling route

Any character with a level 10 Disciple of War or Magic class can become an Alchemist. The quest "Way of the Alchemist" is obtained from the NPC Lydirlona in the Steps of Thal, Ul'dah (X:12.2, Y:13.2). Upon completion, the player receives their first alembic and mortar and is officially enrolled in the guild. Alchemists, like all crafters, use the Crafting Log to synthesize items. They rely heavily on materials gathered by the Disciple of the Land classes: Botanist: Provides the vast majority of herbs, flowers,...

• Unlock the guild and keep class quests current while leveling.
• Upgrade gear when gathering or crafting checks start to fail.
• Use retainers and the market board after the basic economy systems are open.

Progression basics

Alchemist belongs to the Crafting side of FFXIV progression. Treat it as an account-wide economy and utility track, not as a replacement for MSQ combat progress.

• Gatherers feed crafting, collectables, scrips, and market-board supply.
• Crafters turn materials into gear, consumables, housing items, and profit routes.
• Leveling is smoother when travel, retainers, and market access are already unlocked.

Current-patch caution

Any character with a level 10 Disciple of War or Magic class can become an Alchemist. The quest "Way of the Alchemist" is obtained from the NPC Lydirlona in the Steps of Thal, Ul'dah (X:12.2, Y:13.2). Upon completion, the player receives their first alembic and mortar and is officially enrolled in the guild. Alchemists, like all crafters, use the Crafting Log to synthesize items. They rely heavily on materials gathered by the Disciple of the Land classes: Botanist: Provides the vast majority of herbs, flowers, logs, and plant-based extracts. Miner:...

• Use the official job guide for live action names, levels, and tooltips.
• Use expert community resources for high-end rotations only after checking their patch date.
• Treat this page as a starter guide and source hub, not a Savage optimization sheet.

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