The Ultimate Hypixel Alchemy Guide

Alchemy is often considered the easiest skill to max out in Hypixel Skyblock, famously known as the "free skill" for many players. While it does cost coins, the speed at which you can reach Alchemy 50 is unmatched by any other skill. Why bother? Alchemy 50 grants a permanent +50 Intelligence and significantly longer potion durations, which is essential for Dungeon runs, Slayer bosses, and maximizing God Potion efficiency.

Understanding Alchemy Wisdom

Before you start brewing, you need to maximize your Alchemy Wisdom. Wisdom is a stat that grants bonus XP. For every 1 Wisdom, you gain +1% XP.

• Booster Cookie: Grants +20 Wisdom (and bits!). This is mandatory if you want to save millions.
• God Potion: Adds +5 Wisdom immediately.
• Alchemy XP Boost Potion: You can brew these, but they are generally less efficient than just brewing normally with a God Pot.
• Derpy Mayor: When Derpy is elected, all skill XP is boosted by +50%. This is the best time to grind Alchemy.

Stacking these buffs can reduce the cost of Alchemy 50 by over 30%, saving you tens of millions of coins.

The Fastest Method (Speed)

The "Meta" for leveling Alchemy involves brewing Speed Potions using Enchanted Sugar Cane. This is the fastest method because Enchanted Sugar Cane yields a massive 45,000 XP per brewing stand (15k per potion) before multipliers.

To do this, use an Auto-Brewer or manually load 3 Brewing Stands. Place 3 Water Bottles in the bottom slots and 1 Nether Wart in the top to make Awkward Potions. Then, add the Enchanted Sugar Cane.

Once brewed, you can upgrade them with Glowstone Dust to Speed VI or VII to squeeze out a tiny bit more XP or value, but most players sell the Speed V potions to the NPC to recoup some costs.

The Cheapest Method (Weakness)

If Enchanted Sugar Cane prices are skyrocketing (common during Derpy), the alternative is Enchanted Fermented Spider Eyes. These brew Weakness Potions.

While they give the same base XP as cane (15k per item), the ingredients are often cheaper on the Bazaar. The downside? You cannot sell Weakness Potions to NPCs for as much coin back as Speed Potions. Always check the calculator above to see which method has a better "Net Cost".

Pet Leveling Strategy

This is the secret to making money while leveling Alchemy. Since Alchemy gives huge bursts of XP, you should always have a pet equipped to level it up. 1/3rd of your Alchemy XP goes to your active pet.

Smart players buy low-level "GKey" pets (pets used for George or perks) like Epic/Legendary Sheep, Blue Whale, or Jellyfish from the Auction House, level them to 100 during the grind, and resell them for a profit. This can sometimes completely cover the cost of your Alchemy grind, making Alchemy 50 effectively free or even profitable.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I need a God Potion?
  Yes. The +5 Wisdom and speed boost helps, but mainly it's for the mixins. More importantly, make sure you have a Booster Cookie active.
• What is the brewing speed cap?
  Brewing stands take 20 seconds per operation. This cannot be sped up by haste or stats. The only way to go faster is to use more brewing stands simultaneously.
• Does Mayor Derpy work on Alchemy?
  Yes! Mayor Derpy gives a 50% XP multiplier, which is multiplicative with some bonuses. It is the absolute best time to level up.
• How many coins does it take to get Alchemy 50?
  It typically costs between 30m to 50m coins, depending on Bazaar prices and how much you make back from selling potions and pets.