Unit Name
Alchemists (a.k.a. Battlefield Surgeons / Herbalists / War Physicians)
★★★ Silver-era Special Melee Infantry
Unit Acquire Method
Unlocked during Season XI: Paragons via seasonal challenge progression—no Honour tree or signaculum required.
Traits
- Courage in Adversity – While using Healing Hands or Blinding Smoke, Alchemists will not attack; switching to Attack order resumes combat until switched back.
- Dress Code – Only exclusive Alchemist attire can be equipped.
Skills / Formations
- Dispersed – Spread-out formation to reduce damage from ranged attacks.
- Line – Ranks-based formation for cohesive positioning.
Unit Orders:
- Healing Hands (Cooldown: 11s) – Creates a healing zone; blocks’ recovery doubles when allied spear units enter the area.
- Blinding Smoke (Cooldown: 30s) – Deploys smoke that slows movement and decreases enemy firing accuracy; weather weakens this effect.
- First Aid (Cooldown: 40s, unlockable) – Gradually restores 10% max HP of nearby allies over 20 seconds.
Tips / Tricks
- Position centrally to support frontline units—especially spears and shields with Healing Hands.
- Use Blinding Smoke to obscure ranged enemy fire and impair accuracy.
- First Aid is potent for sustaining high-value units during prolonged combat.
Pros / Cons
Pros:
• Massive battlefield healing—outheals most unit damage output
• Provides debuffs and utility with smoke screen
• Versatile kit with area and heal capabilities
Cons:
• No offensive attacks—pure support role
• Requires careful positioning to maximize effectiveness
• Impact of smoke varies with weather conditions
Mastery No
Veterancy & Doctrines
Alchemists excel in Resilience, Cold Blood, Hone, and Force, enhancing their abilities over time. Recommended doctrines include Rare Life and Epic Mobility for improved healing uptime and battlefield presence.
Summary
Alchemists reign supreme as support units: they offer unparalleled healing, battlefield utility with smoke, and the ability to sustain and empower frontline forces. When positioned correctly, they often outperform the damage of frontline units.
