Where is Alchemist?

[GrimReaper]

Play about 12 games in solo mode but cant find alchemist with his quest. Where is he can be?

[Bigosaur]

He is in one of the rooms in the ice level. You have to play either Regular game or RPG mode game to find him.

BTW, since the unlock quest involves shooting arrows, you have to have the archer unlocked before Alchemist starts showing up.

[Bigosaur]

To see what it should look like, go to 42:40 in this video: https://youtu.be/AvN2j1f_VSQ?t=2558

[GrimReaper]

Wow - really nice way to get the new character :)

[Gruntled Employee]

Originally posted by Bigosaur:

To see what it should look like, go to 42:40 in this video: https://youtu.be/AvN2j1f_VSQ?t=2558

Is the only way to unlock this character by playing co-op? I watched the video and tried this solo several times and every time I teleport to the other side of the fence with the yeti need to petrify he always aggros when I attach the other enemies in that area. Also the Alchemist never gives any more potions or medusa arrows if you mess up after you talk to him again so you have to start the whole run again.

[Bigosaur]

Originally posted by Gruntled Employee:

Is the only way to unlock this character by playing co-op?

It can be done solo. Here are 3 strategies that make it easier:

1. Get the Ethereal bow or Ghost orb during that run and then use ranged weapons to kill the other enemies first before going across. Ghost orb is a pretty common drop, so it should be available often.

2. Another way is to use the Shepherd staff to turn the other enemies to sheep, so you only have Yeti to fight/petrify.

3. The easiest way: You can also prevent enemies from attacking you if you use the Peace scroll in the room.

Also the Alchemist never gives any more potions

You can get Astral Projection as one of the regular potion colors and collect multiple of those before you get to the ice level (it's about 25% chance per run).

Or, grab the teleport staff (drop by Crystal Wizard and/or often found in gold chests) and just teleport to the other side of the room and stay there until you complete the quest.

[Gruntled Employee]

Originally posted by Bigosaur:

Originally posted by Gruntled Employee:

Is the only way to unlock this character by playing co-op?

It can be done solo. Here are 3 strategies that make it easier:

1. Get the Ethereal bow or Ghost orb during that run and then use ranged weapons to kill the other enemies first before going across. Ghost orb is a pretty common drop, so it should be available often.

2. Another way is to use the Shepherd staff to turn the other enemies to sheep, so you only have Yeti to fight/petrify.

3. The easiest way: You can also prevent enemies from attacking you if you use the Peace scroll in the room.

Also the Alchemist never gives any more potions

You can get Astral Projection as one of the regular potion colors and collect multiple of those before you get to the ice level (it's about 25% chance per run).

Or, grab the teleport staff (drop by Crystal Wizard and/or often found in gold chests) and just teleport to the other side of the room and stay there until you complete the quest.

Thanks for the tips. I typically play as the Druid class.

I don't think I've seen Ghost Orb, Ethereal Bow, or Shepherd staff yet. I think I remember getting Astral Projection a few times, but not during a run where I made it as far as the Alchemist.

The run I had last night I actually had the teleport staff but that's when I had a hard time because the Yeti was aggroed and by the time I teleported over the fence, I had to fight the other 2 enemies in there and trying not to kill Yeti at the same time. But It actually killed him with the medusa arrow instead of petrify since was so low on health :(

[Bigosaur]

The run I had last night I actually had the teleport staff but that's when I had a hard time because the Yeti was aggroed and by the time I teleported over the fence, I had to fight the other 2 enemies in there and trying not to kill Yeti at the same time. But It actually killed him with the medusa arrow instead of petrify since was so low on health :(

Bummer. Yeah, it's hard to pick and kill only those other enemies, especially using ranged combat. If you get a chance, use something to slow them down, so you have time to position and attack: Lazy Enemies scroll, Snail pet, Crocodile pet, Fog of War magic (from the Pogonip Staff) or hit them with the Katana sword a few times.

It's also tricky if you're sliding on ice, which you can prevent by riding a mount, or using the carrot from Amanda's hide&seek room (this room only shows up after you unlock the pyromancer hero) or getting the Green Slimeball (although this slows you down as well, so make sure you counter with some speed upgrades or Stormbringer or Rabbit Amulet).