Key Points
- Belt Speed, Catapult Speed, and either Fertilizer or Fuel Efficiency are the best skills to unlock first.
- Your next focus should be on Logistics and skills to increase sales and shop profit.
- Play the main story quests and complete orders to upgrade your level and earn skill points to spend.
It could be tempting to put all your early-game skill points into random perks in Alchemy Factory. But it is recommended to go through the upgrade list and only pick out the ones that will help your store. Here are some useful perks to invest in during early-game.
Best Skills Overview
| Skill | Description |
| Belt Speed | Increases conveyer belt speed to increase material offloading. |
| Catapult Speed | Increases the throw speed of the catapult, useful in placing items on the rack quickly. |
| Fertilizer Efficiency | Increases vitality of the fertilizer. |
| Fuel Efficiency | Reduces overheating of production lines and decreases fuel wastage. |
What Skills to Focus on First?
Since you will be running against the clock and trying to push out items quickly, you should focus more on increasing production. Belt Speed and Catapult Speed will help you with that, but you should also focus on Fuel Efficiency to control heat consumption of your machines. This is also a big help in increasing your Reputation in Alchemy Factory.
Fertilizer perks are a necessity too, since you will be working on your nursery frequently to create potions. Adding points to Fertilizer Efficiency will increase the number of nurseries and improve plant growth. Finally, focus on sales and logistics if you have some extra points, as this will help turn over a profit.
How to Get Skill Points?
Initially, as you level up your Alchemy, you will get 2 skill points per level. Later on, you need to collect Relics to help you earn skill points. You will get Relic blueprints as you unlock new crafting recipes, and some of them will boost the skill points earned.
FAQ
Why should I focus on production upgrades first?
Improving your production will help increase supply, which will meet the demands of your customer and, hence, turn a profit.
Can I focus more on profit making upgrades first?
Yes, if you are continuously running short on cash, then you could work on improving Logistics and Shop Profit.
How does improving Belt Speed and Catapult Speed help?
Putting upgrade points in these two skills will improve the speed production, helping you push out products quickly and stock the shelves.
Do I really need to improve my fertilizer?
Upgrading Fertilizer Efficiency is also regarded as a useful perk to have, since you will be working in your nursery to collect resources for potion-crafting frequently.
