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ALC Leveling Guide 70-80

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Back again to level your ALC to 80 in the Shadowbringers tier? Well, let’s get right to it…

Once more back into the frying pan… into the fire of Shadowbringers Alchemist Leveling! Let’s go!

L70 to L80 DoH Beast Tribe quests: Dwarf

5.3 introduced the Dwarf Beast Tribe, which is a very welcome form of “free and easy” EXP, while getting some cool cosmetic items to boot.

I place this Beast Tribe reminder very far up this guide not only because it’s a mid-patch addition, but also because it’s such a help to push past the dreaded “Dead Zone”. It remains a great source of EXP at any point until you that to hit L80!

Alchemist L70 to L71 – The Deadzone

The first level of any new tier is a little brutal – and hard for me to account for since everyone has different stats coming in. The deadzone is caused by having subpar gear, and how it affects your possible activities to get past it. Fixing up your gear – getting Scrip gear – should be your highest priority at L70, as it will help ALL YOUR CRAFTERS push past the deadzone, and this gear is GOOD UNTIL LEVEL 80!

TLDR: Updating your gear is key to getting out of the deadzone, and when you do – you can use this rotation to help push out of it.

Beating the Deadzone: Sources of EXP

Here we outline the practical (or hopefully practical) sources of EXP to help muscle through this tough stretch. While many of these do not require the scrip gear mentioned above (Custom Deliveries, and easier tier GC Submissions), they will certainly help with some other activities (IE Grinding, making your own levequest items).

And finally, one more source of EXP worth mentioning in its own segment…

Unlock Crystarium Deliveries “Class Quests”

This is a new thing (not to be confused with custom deliveries), that acts like a shared class quest between certain classes. In the case of Alchemist, it  shares with Culinarian in the Facet of Nourishing.

In the case of ALC 70, I’d suggest simply splitting it up between the shared classes, meaning 3 each for ALC and Culinarian, to help get out of the Dead Zone.

Alchemist L70 Levequests

I’ll put the levequest table here, but I’ll repeat it in the next segment with complete discussion (I’ll put a basic recommendation here) – since not all L70 crafters will be able to reliably make it themselves…

Hopefully the Deadzone wont stress you out too much. There’s quite a few ways to push past it, but it definitely is one of the more difficult parts of leveling in a new tier, Shadowbringers to L80 is no exception.

COLLECTABLES – Especially on Alchemist!

Keep an eye out for collectables from here on out. Press CTRL+U and click on Rowena’s House of Splendors to see what’s in demand today. ALC is one of those classes that has “good” collectables (still RNG, though).

Alchemist L71 to 72

A lot goes on in this level so bear with me if it’s a bit lengthy. A majority of your setup ALL THE WAY UNTIL L80 ALC happens here, so it’s worth it. Most noteworthy are a stat-check or gear update and a new rotation that works very well until L80!

ALC L71 GEAR UPDATE

This gear update is similar to the L70 one. You need to get all the L70 Scrip armor, and as many accessories as you need to reach the CP requirements (370~).

ALC L71 ROTATION UPDATE: 80 DURABILITY

The “L71 Mahiko San Synthesis: God’s Touch ™ – 80 Durability” is a ONE BUTTON macro (so it’s thankfully short), while being ABSOLUTE TRUE 100% (baits poor procs with Tricks of the Trade) while also being BUFFLESS.

ALC L71 ROTATION UPDATE: 40 DURABILITY

The “Mahiko San Synthesis: God’s Touch ™ – 40 Durability” Shares many similarities to its 80 Durability counterpart. True 100% success, while being another One Button Macro, and also BUFFLESS. It’s a 364CP rotation – so it’s quite light still.

Alchemist L70 Levequests

What to do in this tier?

Honestly, you don’t even need to do “this tier levequests”. What I did was grind Superior Spiritbond Potion (L72 recipe, used in leves) in advance, using revised engineering manuals.

I suppose what I would suggest for the usual person getting past this tier would be, a mix of both ways. Make inks, then submit the triple codex leve a few times – then cap it off by grinding on Superior Spiritbond Potions to 72.

L70 – 72 is the most miserable tier for ALC, so do whatever you can to get past it.

Alchemist L72 to 74

There’s a rotation upgrade at 73, which I talk about below the levequest discussion.

ALC L72 Levequests

L73 Rotation Upgrade (40 & 80 DUR)

These rotations are TECHNICALLY optional. But they are SHORTER – saves time.  More importantly completes virtually any item 100% HQ until leveling to 80 (read notes for specifics). There’s no point to hold off upgrading rotation now… It’s also rated for higher L76 / L78 items.

L73 80 Durability Rotation UPDATE

L73 40 Durability Rotation UPDATE

If you need more CP, remember to just buy as many Scrip accessories as you need, or craft as many L71 right-sides and meld as you need. It’s very easy to reach these CP values, and you can easily choose your path to obtain it.

What to do in this tier?

Superior Spiritbond Potion is ultra cost-effective. I cannot imagine myself using any other levequest available to you.

73 offers a new facet quest, of which I simply split between CUL and ALC.

ALC gonna ALC – look out for great collectables to save levequests if you need to.

Alchemist L74 to 76

Alchemist L74 Levequests

What to do in this tier?

Well you have two main options, both of which are great so don’t stress out.

If you can afford the mats for Competent Craftsman’s Syrup triple submits, do that. Otherwise go for the usually cheaper Superior Spiritbond Potion triples from last tier. Don’t worry – either choice is great value.

L75 unlocks a new facet quest. I just split the EXP evenly between ALC and CUL.

Alchemist L76 to 78

Start it off with a truly optional rotation update…

L76 Rotation Update *40 DUR Only*

I have a very minor rotation update for L76 40 DUR that simply reduces it to 12 steps. It’s not the end of the world if you don’t switch, but i’ll throw it out there anyway

Alchemist L76 Levequests

What to do in this tier?

Commanding Craftsman’s Syrup is godlike EXP for the effort. I don’t know what else to say. Use previous tier triples or PDO leves if you’re strapped for cash. But, if you can manage it, this tiers triple is the pinnacle of value for ALC in the Shadowbringers tier.

Again, collectables are always an option for ALC if you wanna preserve leves so keep an eye out.

Alchemist L78 to 80

You’re at the last stretch! Keep going!

Alchemist L78 Levequests

What to do in this tier?

Since ALC has many viable levequests and many viable collectables, this can go any way really. I submitted a mix of many triple leves to get rid of my extra items, and capped off to 80 continuing submitting the 76 tier triple Commanding Craftsman’s Syrup. I simply couldn’t justify using any of the L78 leves…

If you find it costly, feel free to use lower tier triples or, again, especially as ALC – always be on the lookout for great/cheap collectables. Great for saving leves and gaining scrip.

L78 has your final facet quest (while leveling), and as usual I simply split it evenly between ALC and CUL.

L80+ Alchemist, What next?

Congratulations! Well, that’s it for the Shadowbringers tier. I have yet to decide if I will revive the end-game guides, lets see. But for now enjoy your L80 Alchemist and go level your other classes!!!

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