how can i get access to detect magic as an alchemist?

[ElyasRavenwood]

I noticed that alchemists don't have access to detect magic?

my PFS gnome alchemsit 9/rogue 2 (chirgeon) archtype, character has had to buy a wand of detect magic and he uses his use magical device skill to activate the wand......

Is there a better way? Is there a feat or something? How do can I get Detect Magic onto my alchemist's spell list?

Thanks

[Saethori]

Level dip into a casting class.
Look for a magic item that allows it x/day.
Use a wand, as you are currently doing.
Ask a party member to, instead.

I'm not entirely sure what your alchemist needs Detect Magic for, but the normal methods for adding different spells to your spell list doesn't work for the Alchemist, who as written has a formula list instead.

[Berinor]

You can already get arcane sight as a 3rd level extract. That's probably a lower cost than a feat but higher than buying the wand.

[Bearserk]

There are a lot of traits giving you grade 0 spells once or 2 per day as a sla...

[Kyrand]

Lantern of Auras

As an added benefit, it'll let the whole party see the auras, so it's also useful for bloodragers, paladins, rangers, and anyone else who invested in Knowledge(arcana) and/or Spellcraft without having detect magic (like all those Lore Wardens).

[Chess Pwn]

In PFS there's a wayfinder modification Discerning, that instead of letting you cast light lets you cast detect magic. It's in the Pathfinder society primer.

[Dragonchess Player]

The Arcane Talent feat allows the use of a 0-level spell as a spell-like ability 3/day.

[Gisher]

A Cloak of the Hedge Wizard (Divination) grants Detect Magic and Prestidigitation at will along with 1/day used of True Strike and and Detect Secret Doors. This and the Lantern of Auras that Kyrand mentioned are two methods that I would recommend over the Wands.

But if you really, really want Detect Magic on your spell list so you can use the Wands, there is always the Spell Knowledge Discovery. You are easily high enough level to select a cantrip, but it wouldn't be infinitely usable since it would take up a first level slot. However it will let you use Wands without UMD. Additionally it would qualify you for things like Arcane Strike and Improved Familiars since it gives you a real arcane caster level.

[Davor Firetusk]

Discerning Wayfinder is pretty cheap and slotless, so I have found it to be the best option for my alchemist.

[Cavall]

You're not an alchemist you're an alchemist and a rogue.

Rogues get a way to cast level 0 spells.

Minor magic rogue talent.

[EvilMinion]

+1 to what Chess Pwn and Davor Firetusk suggested.

[GinoA]

Cloak Of The Hedge Wizard

All-Seeing Armor

Lantern of Auras

Lenses Of Situational Sight

Mask of Destruction and Creation

Rod Of Alertness

Runeward Tattoo

Spellsight Bracer

[ElyasRavenwood]

Thank you all for your help. That way finder seems like a pretty good idea.

[_Ozy_]

Also, the Spell Knowledge discovery, though that's on the order of a feat for cost.

[Foeclan]

They don't get Detect Magic, but they do get Identify, which functions as Detect Magic only with a +10 on Spellcraft to identify items. That's what my alchemist usually uses when it's needed. Not as good as an 'at will' cantrip, but since you can put an extract together in 1 minute, it's easy enough to prepare as-needed.

[Nohwear]

I am not aware of any way for them to gain detect magic with out the use of an item. However, do not forget that they are good at identifying potions.

[Gisher]

_Ozy_ wrote:

Also, the Spell Knowledge discovery, though that's on the order of a feat for cost.

Yes it is expensive. But as I mentioned earlier, it does open up options like Arcane Strike, so it isn't a terrible choice.

[_Ozy_]

Gisher wrote:

_Ozy_ wrote:

Also, the Spell Knowledge discovery, though that's on the order of a feat for cost.

Yes it is expensive. But as I mentioned earlier, it does open up options like Arcane Strike, so it isn't a terrible choice.

Opens up other craft feats as well without having to go the Master Craftsman route.