Orchid Mod/Alchemist

The Alchemist is a new class added in the Orchid Mod. The Alchemist class' weapons,, and attack by mixing different elements to add effects onto a base attack, which can cause reactions that are activated with catalysts. The class inflicts chemical damage.

The class is developed within the bounds of a vanilla pre-hardmode Terraria playthrough, with content available throughout pre-hardmode. This includes 2 armor sets, 5 accessories, 2 buffs, 26 weapon and 4 catalysts.

Mixing
The Alchemist mixes different elements to attack. There are 6 elements: Fire, Water, Nature, Air, Light, and Dark. Each weapon adds to the attack's effect. You cannot mix two of the same element.

Chemical Damage
The Alchemist's weapons hit with a specific damage type called chemical damage. Accessories and armor can be used to augment chemical damage output, and generic 'damage' buffs still increase the Alchemist's damage.

Hidden Reactions
Hidden reactions are special reactions that can be triggered and have a cooldown. Hidden reactions each have a special effect and can only be triggered with certain mixtures.

Catalytic Reactions
Specific weapons or combinations can create catalytic elements that, when popped with a catalyst, activate special effects. The catalyst used can have various use styles, and trigger its own effects when used successfully.