Alchemy Summary
These rule are a summary of potion creation based on the revised rules for Crafting Magic Items as presented in Xanathar's Guide to Everything, modified as per the creation of expendable items. Note that those rules replace the Item Creation Rules presented in the Dungeon Masters Guide. Additoinally, this summary includes modifications made for the Alchemist speciality under the Artificer class.
Arcane Potions
Creating these potions involve skillfully mixing of special ingredients, and imbuing them with powerful magic to achieve the desired effect. Recipies for alchemical potions must be obtained or researched before they can be made and Alchemists typically carry a tome of potions they ave aquired the recipies for.
Table 1. Potion Creation
| Rarity | Cost (gp) | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Common | 25 | 0.5 |
| Uncommon | 100 | 1 |
| Rare | 1,000 | 5 |
| Very rare | 10,000 | 12.5 |
| Legendary | 50,000 | 25 |
Table 2. Alchemist Creations
| Rarity | Cost (gp) | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Common | 12.5 | 1 |
| Uncommon | 50 | 2 |
| Rare | 500 | 9 |
| Very rare | 5,000 | 22 |
| Legendary | 25,000 | 44 |
Mundane Potions
There are a number of basic items that can be created with the most simple alchemy skills. These generally do not involve imbuing potions with magical or mystic properties. They follow simpler and less expensive guidelines for creation detailed below.
Table 3. Simple Alchemical Creations
| Item | Creation Cost | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Acid (vial) | 12.5 gp | 0.5 |
| Alchemist's Fire (flask) | 25 gp | 1 |
| Gunpowder (horn) | 17.5 gp | 0.5 |
Table 4. Alchemist Simple Creations
| Item | Creation Cost | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Acid (vial) | 7.25 gp | 0.25 |
| Alchemist's Fire (flask) | 12.5 gp | 0.5 |
| Gunpowder (horn) | 8.75 gp | 0.25 |
The cost to create any of these is half the listed price (a quarter for Artificer Alchemists), and usually take a day to produce (4 per day for Artificer Alchemists).