new itemnerfed itembuffed item
Alchemist
Updated: Sep 05, 2023
Borderlands 3

Borderlands 3
Alchemist

You can't gain something without giving something in return.
  • Content
    Base Game
  • Weapon Type
    Assault Rifle
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    Torgue
  • Elements
    Fire

Alchemist
All Details

God Roll
Alchemist (AR-BL3)
Copy Alchemist Code

Alchemist - About

The Legendary Assault Rifle Alchemist is manufactured by Torgue and comes from the Borderlands 3 Base Game.

Alchemist - unique Ability

Shoots Gyrojets that deal Shock Damage.
Each shot deals small Shock Damage to the player.

Sticky Mode
Shoots sticky Gyrojets that explode after 10s or on reload.
Explosion deals Fire Splash Damage.
+9% explosion damage for each Gyrojet stuck to the target.

Alchemist - Variants

  • Elements
    Fire
  • Listed Projectiles
    1 | 2
  • Shot Cost
    1 | 2
  • Splash Radius
    85 | 101 | 122
  • Weapon Parts
    variants
    fixed parts
  • Anointment
    possible
    none
  • Splash Anoints
    possible
    none

Alchemist - Assault Rifle Parts

Weapons usually get one part per group, but sometimes multiple or none. Numbers in the top-right  indicate the range of parts a group can have.
Parts usually have equal drop chances, or it's indicated nearby.

Body Accessory2-3

  • Body_A83.3%+10% Reload Speed
  • Body_B83.3%+10% Damage
  • Body_C83.3%+20% Splash Radius

Grip

  • Grip_1+15% Projectile Speed
    +20% Accuracy
  • Grip_2+20% Splash Radius
    -30% Sway
  • Grip_3+5% Reload Speed
    +10% Mag Size
    -10% Accuracy
    -5% Damage
  • Grip_4+5% Damage
    -20% Accuracy Bloom
  • Grip_5+1 Projectile
    -30% Horizontal Recoil
    +1 Shot Cost
    -30% Damage
    +25% Accuracy Bloom
    -10% Accuracy

Scope0-1

  • Scope_128.6%1.5x Zoom
  • Scope_228.6%2.2x Zoom
  • Scope_328.6%3.3x Zoom

Alchemist - Changelog

Hotfix 10.17.2019:

  • +25% Weapon Damage

Alchemist
How to Farm

Alchemist
Assigned Loot Pool

Alchemist
World Drop (BL3)

World Drop

Base Game - World Drop

Borderlands 3 World Drops are items that drop from any suitable Loot Source in addition to their dedicated sources.
There are around 150 unique items in the Base Game - World Drop pool, so for farming a specific weapon it's best to seek out its dedicated Loot Source.
If you still want to test your luck, you should equip a Shlooter Artifact or All-in Shield to increase your Legendary World Drop Chances.

Weapon - suitable Loot Source:

  • All Enemies:
    Bosses, Crew Challenges, Generic Enemies, …
  • All kinds of Chests
  • Vending Machines
  • Slot Machines: Loot Boxer or Vault Line
  • Diamond Loot Room
  • Eridian Fabricator

Alchemist
Drop Rates

  • Heckle/Hyde
    15%
The number next to the Source notes Loot Luck.

Wonderlands
Loot Luck Formula

P%=1.2L0.27×1001.2L0.27+100

P = Dedicated Loot Pool Chance
L = Loot Luck

Alchemist
Grinder Recipe

This recipe requires 1+ DLC-Legendary!
Assault RifleAssault RifleAny Legendary WeaponplusAny Legendary WeaponAssault RifleplusAny Legendary WeaponAny Uncommon WeaponequalsAssault RifleAssault RifleEpic or Legendary PistolEpic or Legendary Shotgun
The Grinder⚙️ recipe for the displayed chances.
Consoles may have a better recipe that's the best on PC.

Alchemist
Dedicated Sources

Heckle/Hyde

Heckle/Hyde

Jakobs Estate
Target of Opportunity