I'm not sure if this was asked before, but here is my question:
Is waiting for polymorph better than Feral Mutagen(https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/alchemist/discoveries /paizo-alchemist-discoveries/feral-mutagen)?
I'm starting at level 1, and I expect to level to 2 pretty soon. I want to build a polymorph alchemist in the future, and I'm asking if it is better to grab Feral Mutagen right away, or save a discovery on something else, and wait for nat. attack polymorph spells.
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Whenever you make a character you have to try to have a plan of how you are going to go up as you gain levels and make a plan of statistics, feats and items around that. That helps you put together a more consistent character. Usually, once you have a plan, it is best to stick to it unless you see that you need some change because it is not working.
Surely you will need to use mutagen throughout the campaign simply because the alchemist does not have too many spells and sometimes you will run out of them.
But it varies a lot in the type of character that you have until now, if you can please tell us what race, stats, feats and skills you have, we could give you a better advice.
This changes a lot the fighting style that you are going to take. In addition, the feats that you plan to take later will also affect this.
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The problem with Alchemist polymorph spells is that you'll be waiting until much higher levels to gain access to them. With higher levels and shorter durations, it's less likely that you'll be able to rely upon them for longer adventuring days.
Mutagen statts good and gets better, with claw/claw/bite being the gold standard for an early level natural attack build. While you cannot garuntee 100% uptime, the ability to brew a new one after an hour's work means it's more reliabe. Plus, with an archetype like Beastmorph, you have even more choice and variety. Plus it stacks with gear like Helm of the Mammoth Lord and Fleshwarped Scorpion Tail.
Either way, your buffs are temporary so be sure to carry backup weapons. My freakshow beastmorph made it to level 9 and she still gets use out of her masterwork cold iron longspear.