Although the alchemist doesn’t actually cast spells, he does have a formulae list that determines what extracts he can create (see page 32). An alchemist can utilize spell-trigger items if the spell appears on his formuale list, but not spell-completion items (unless he uses Use Magic Device to do so). An extract is “cast” by drinking it, as if imbibing a potion—the effects of an extract exactly duplicate the spell upon which its formula is based, save that the spell always affects only the drinking alchemist. An alchemist can draw and drink an extract as a standard action. The alchemist uses his level as the caster level to determine any effect based on caster level.
Yes, Alchemists can use Wands because Wands are spell-trigger if the spell is on the Alchemist's formulae list. It does not have to be in their formulae book.
They cannot use Scrolls because Scrolls are spell-completion (without using Use Magic Device).
Is there a list of spell completion items as opposed to spell trigger?
Is there a list of spell completion items as opposed to spell trigger?List of spell completion items.
1. Scrolls.
End of list.
That's woefully incomplete. You forgot the list of spell trigger items.
1. Wands.
2. Staves.
3.Rods?End of list.
Just wands and staves. Rods are wonderous items (they modyfy your spellcasting, but they don't cast spells themselves, hence they belong to a different category).