Alchemist’s tools are essential for identifying potions and unknown substances, mixing reagents to trigger alchemical reactions, and crafting various alchemical items.
- Associated Abilities: Dexterity, Intelligence
- Components: This kit includes mixing and storage vessels, an alembic still, a metal stand for heating mixtures, a mortar and pestle, and a selection of basic alchemical reagents.
- Special Uses: Alchemist’s tools can be used to craft items found in the Alchemical Concoctions section of the Adventuring Gear table, using the crafting downtime activity.
- Example Tasks: Identifying potions, creating volatile reactions, and crafting alchemical items.
| Task | DC |
|---|
| Purify water for safe consumption | 10 |
| Start a volatile chemical reaction (such as smoke or fire) or neutralize a toxic substance (such as an acid or base) | 15 |
| Identify a rare or obscure poison | 20 |