June 18, 2015 14:43:25
Looking to maximize your experience from Baldwin's Cauldron?
With some quick calculations I've figured out how much Experience Per Minute [EPM] each recipe provides. Recipes with the highest number are the most time efficient for earning experience.
Now featuring a spreadsheet in the second post!
With some quick calculations I've figured out how much Experience Per Minute [EPM] each recipe provides. Recipes with the highest number are the most time efficient for earning experience.
Now featuring a spreadsheet in the second post!
Reducing an item:
0.5 EPM
Level 1 Recipes:
Glass Beaker
Transmutation
Meep meep, meep meep! Glass beakers help keep transmutation ingredients separate when crafting a recipe.
0
0.714 EPM
Soylent Blue
Seafood
This nutrition block will last for 25 years in a hoard. Its shelf life decreases only slightly in a belly.
18
8
Soylent Green
Plant
Totally not made out of anything weird. Especially that thing you may be thinking about. Life is perfect.
18
8
Soylent Red
Meat
This reddish wedge of matter is super tasty! No, really! It does not smell weird at all! EAT IT. IT IS SHAPED LIKE A DRUMSTICK.
18
8
Soylent Yellow
Insect
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your meat, plants, and seafood smashed, crushed, and centrifuged into something that tastes like bugs? No..? Oh.
18
8
0.75 EPM
Level 2 Recipes:
Coarse Alchemical Reduction
Transmutation
These materials have boiled down to a small quantity of coarse crystals.
0
1.25 EPM
Glowing Blue Clawtips
Apparel
Softly glowing nails are the mark of an alchemist who has dipped their claws into their cauldron one too many times...
250
Glowing Gold Clawtips
Apparel
Softly glowing nails are the mark of an alchemist who has dipped their claws into their cauldron one too many times...
250
Glowing Green Clawtips
Apparel
Softly glowing nails are the mark of an alchemist who has dipped their claws into their cauldron one too many times...
250
Glowing Orange Clawtips
Apparel
Softly glowing nails are the mark of an alchemist who has dipped their claws into their cauldron one too many times...
250
Glowing Purple Clawtips
Apparel
Softly glowing nails are the mark of an alchemist who has dipped their claws into their cauldron one too many times...
250
Glowing Red Clawtips
Apparel
Softly glowing nails are the mark of an alchemist who has dipped their claws into their cauldron one too many times...
250
0.7 EPM
Level 3 Recipes:
Cheerful Residue
Familiar
So the experiment was not exactly a success...but somehow you cannot bring yourself to dump the results. Is... is it smiling at you?
250
Leftover Residue
Familiar
The remains of your latest brew are bright blue, which makes absolutely no sense, given what went into it. Ah... science.
250
Shiny Residue
Familiar
This reflective glop has gotta be good for something. Better hang onto it, just in case.
250
0.7727 EPM
Sentient Alloy
Familiar
This globule is capable of thinking and feeling and making its own decisions; too bad it will never be taken seriously with a face like that.
250
0.8333 EPM
Sizzling Phosphorus
Transmutation
A block of red hot phosphorus.
0
1.625 EPM
Level 4 Recipes:
Empathetic Regeneration
Ability Stone
Surrounds the target in a restorative aura. For a short duration, they will continuously regenerate health. Functions the same as normal regeneration, but with more love!
250
Required Level: 1
0.8462 EPM
Irradiated Scratch
Energy Stone
A low damage scratching attack that generates some Breath. Identical to Scratch, but slightly more green.
250
Required Level: 1
0.8 EPM
Orange Wooly Antennae
Apparel
A pair of sensitive orange antennae. Wearing them may or may not increase a dragon's sense of smell.
250
Orange Wooly Coat
Apparel
No tundras were harmed in the making of this wooly coat.
250
1 EPM
Orange Wooly Tail
Apparel
An upgrade to pretty much any tail.
250
0.8667 EPM
Plumed Anticipate
Energy Stone
The caster steels themselves behind a wall of plumage, reducing the damage of attacks made against them for the next turn, and generating 15 Breath when hit. Same effect as Anticipate.
250
Required Level: 1
1.1333 EPM
Prismatic Meditate
Energy Stone
The caster will focus on the surrounding magical energies, generating a large amount of Breath. Reduces physical damage dealt by 75% for two turns. More colorful than standard Meditate.
250
Required Level: 1
0.8571 EPM
Silverglow Meditate
Energy Stone
The caster will focus on the surrounding magical energies, generating a large amount of Breath. Reduces physical damage dealt by 75% for two turns. More silver than standard Meditate.
250
Required Level: 1
0.64 EPM
Level 5 Recipes:
Alchemist Eyewear
Apparel
When it is time to make science, always remember to prioritize safety first!
250
Black Protective Eyewear
Apparel
When it is time to make science, always remember to prioritize safety first!
250
Green Protective Eyewear
Apparel
When it is time to make science, always remember to prioritize safety first!
250
Orange Protective Eyewear
Apparel
When it is time to make science, always remember to prioritize safety first!
250
Pink Protective Eyewear
Apparel
When it is time to make science, always remember to prioritize safety first!
250
White Protective Eyewear
Apparel
When it is time to make science, always remember to prioritize safety first!
250
Plum Wooly Coat
Apparel
No tundras were harmed in the making of this wooly coat.
250
Plum Wooly Tail
Apparel
An upgrade to pretty much any tail.
250
1.1765 EPM
Plum Wooly Antennae
Apparel
A pair of sensitive plum antennae. Wearing them may or may not increase a dragon's sense of smell.
250
1 EPM
Rosetail
Familiar
This imposing-looking caiman is actually more afraid of you than you are of it. (Colored by Prawnlegs.)
250
Tropical Caiman
Familiar
This tropical caiman is mostly found basking in tidepools near the sea. (Colored by Pals.)
250
1.1667 EPM
Level 6 Recipes:
Copper Amulet of Transmutation
Apparel
An oversized amulet inscribed with a transmutation formula.
250
Darksteel Cuffs of Necromancy
Apparel
A pair of wrist cuffs inscribed with a necromancy formula.
250
Gold Cuffs of Alchemy
Apparel
A pair of wrist cuffs inscribed with an alchemy formula.
250
Pearly Cuffs of Chemistry
Apparel
A pair of wrist cuffs inscribed with a chemistry formula.
250
Silver Cuffs of Science
Apparel
A pair of wrist cuffs inscribed with a scientific formula.
250
1.3889 EPM
Copper Cuffs of Transmutation
Apparel
A pair of wrist cuffs inscribed with a transmutation formula.
250
Copper Earrings of Transmutation
Apparel
A pair of oversized earrings inscribed with a transmutation formula.
250
Darksteel Amulet of Necromancy
Apparel
An oversized amulet inscribed with a necromancy formula.
250
Darksteel Earrings of Necromancy
Apparel
A pair of oversized earrings inscribed with a necromancy formula.
250
Gold Amulet of Alchemy
Apparel
An oversized amulet inscribed with an alchemy formula.
250
1.25 EPM
Gold Earrings of Alchemy
Apparel
A pair of oversized earrings inscribed with an alchemy formula.
250
Pearly Earrings of Chemistry
Apparel
A pair of oversized earrings inscribed with a chemistry formula.
250
Silver Earrings of Science
Apparel
A pair of oversized earrings inscribed with a scientific formula.
250
0.9167 EPM
Pearly Amulet of Chemistry
Apparel
An oversized amulet inscribed with a chemistry formula.
250
Silver Amulet of Science
Apparel
An oversized amulet inscribed with a scientific formula.
250
0.9444 EPM
Kelpie
Familiar
Most dragons are too large to practically ride a kelpie, and as such are regarded as allies, not prey.
250
Swamphaunt Kelpie
Familiar
Kelpies are omnivorous. If they are able to catch live prey, they prefer to drown it first.
250
1.8 EPM
Level 7 Recipes:
Anomalous Skink
Familiar
Two heads are better than one, except when they're connected to two stomachs. Food fight!
250
Conjoined Skink
Familiar
Long thought to be an extremely rare mutation, two-headed members of this species began outliving their single-headed siblings due to the added benefit of being able to watch for predators in several directions at once.
250
1.3333 EPM
Black Lab Coat
Apparel
When you make dark science, your lab coat should be dark too.
250
Lab Coat
Apparel
Required apparel for being taken seriously in any scientific field.
250
Red Lab Coat
Apparel
Makes you look like you're brewing faster.
250
Rubber Laboratory Gloves
Apparel
What a fine day for science!
250
1.3514 EPM
Marsh Frog Companion
Apparel
A slippery friend, sure to delight your friends and horrify your parents.
250
2 EPM
Tertiary Gene: Scales
Specialty Items
A scroll that will change the tertiary gene of one dragon to Scales. This item can only be used once and will disappear after it has been applied.
250
2.4648 EPM
Level 8 Recipes:
Amberwing Waveskimmer
Familiar
These avians are always humming. It's incredibly annoying.
250
Great Blue Waveskimmer
Familiar
But is it really that great?
250
1.6667 EPM
Brown Plague Doctor Mask
Apparel
For dragons who wish to provide the best in medical care.
250
Gray Plague Doctor Mask
Apparel
For dragons who wish to provide the best in medical care.
250
White Plague Doctor Mask
Apparel
For dragons who wish to provide the best in medical care.
250
1.5385 EPM
Horned Frog Companion
Apparel
Sits on one's shoulder and appeals to their more devious nature. This frog is known to engage in frequent arguments with any creatures sitting on the opposing shoulder.
250
2.0833
Irradiated Alchemical Reduction
Transmutation
These materials have boiled down to a small quantity of glowing crystals.
0
1.5556 EPM
Primary Gene: Skink
Specialty Items
A scroll that will change the primary gene of one dragon to Skink. This item can only be used once and will disappear after it has been applied.
0
Secondary Gene: Spinner
Specialty Items
A scroll that will change the secondary gene of one dragon to Spinner. This item can only be used once and will disappear after it has been applied.
0
2.5694 EPM
Level 9 Recipes:
Burlap Mantle
Apparel
A drab mantle of old burlap. It has seen many years of use and is frayed along the edges.
250
Mysterious Mantle
Apparel
The stranger wrapped in this mantle keeps to the shadows...
250
Peacebringer's Mantle
Apparel
A mysterious mantle for a serene dragon.
250
Red Mantle
Apparel
A crimson wrap.
250
Twice-Dyed Mantle
Apparel
A colorful two-tone mantle. The vibrant blending requires patience and just a little bit of luck.
250
Whisperer's Mantle
Apparel
A dark turquoise-colored mantle, perfect for the sharing of secrets.
250
1.5854 EPM
Desert Rain Frog Companion
Apparel
This frog already has its band name picked out.
250
2.0833 EPM
Juvenile Starsweeper
Familiar
A playful swirl of loosely bound aether and stardust.
250
Lesser Wisp
Familiar
When resting in crystal, a lesser wisp will slumber contentedly. When loose, they will cause all manner of mischief!
250
1.2121 EPM
Level 10 Recipes:
Primary Gene: Poison
Specialty Items
A scroll that will change the primary gene of one dragon to Poison. This item can only be used once and will disappear after it has been applied.
0
Secondary Gene: Toxin
Specialty Items
A scroll that will change the secondary gene of one dragon to Toxin. This item can only be used once and will disappear after it has been applied.
0
2.7778 EPM
Venom Rogue Belt
Apparel
A belt to hold all the tools a nighttime wanderer requires. Smells faintly of sulfur.
250
Venom Rogue Bracers
Apparel
A pair of leather bracers with a concealed inner sleeve. They smell faintly of sulfur.
250
Venom Rogue Cape
Apparel
A short cape that helps a dragon look awesome in its nighttime wanderings. It smells faintly of sulfur.
250
Venom Rogue Footpads
Apparel
A pair of close-fitting footpads for the nighttime wanderer. They smell faintly of sulfur.
250
Venom Rogue Gloves
Apparel
A pair of close-fitting gloves for the nighttime wanderer. They smell faintly of sulfur.
250
Venom Rogue Hood
Apparel
A hood to conceal the identity of the nighttime wanderer. It smells faintly of sulfur.
250
Venom Rogue Mask
Apparel
A mask to conceal the identity of the nighttime wanderer. It smells faintly of sulfur, a condition that is doing no favors for the wearer.
250
Venom Rogue Tail Binding
Apparel
A close-fitting tail binding for the nighttime wanderer. It smells faintly of sulfur.
250
Venom Rogue Trousers
Apparel
A pair of close-fitting trousers for the nighttime wanderer. They smell faintly of sulfur.
250
Venom Rogue Vest
Apparel
A close-fitting vest for a nighttime wanderer. This garment smells faintly of sulfur.
250
Venom Rogue Wing Guard
Apparel
A pair of close-fitting wing guards for the nighttime wanderer. They smell faintly of sulfur.
250
1.6667 EPM
Level 11 Recipes:
Carbon Cushion Colony
Apparel
A smattering of fusty smoke-colored mushrooms that have somehow sustained a colony on a passerby dragon. Parasite? Symbiote? Fashion statement?
1000
1.6667 EPM
Duskcheer Colony
Apparel
A bundle of perfumed violet-colored mushrooms that have somehow sustained a colony on a passerby dragon. Parasite? Symbiote? Fashion statement?
1000
Fairy's Tears Colony
Apparel
An assembly of ambrosial yellow-colored mushrooms that have somehow sustained a colony on a passerby dragon. Parasite? Symbiote? Fashion statement?
1000
Marshwisp Colony
Apparel
A number of aromatic cyan-colored mushrooms that have somehow sustained a colony on a passerby dragon. Parasite? Symbiote? Fashion statement?
1000
Mossy Maze Colony
Apparel
A medley of lush emerald-colored mushrooms that have somehow sustained a colony on a passerby dragon. Parasite? Symbiote? Fashion statement?
1000
1.375 EPM
Infused Fragment
Transmutation
No two infused fragments have the same chemical makeup, resulting in unpredictable alchemical outcomes when used!
0
2.5 EPM
Noxious Colony
Apparel
A mess of fetid toxic-looking mushrooms that have somehow sustained a colony on a passerby dragon. Parasite? Symbiote? Fashion statement?
1000
Rubycap Colony
Apparel
A gathering of alluring crimson-colored mushrooms that have somehow sustained a colony on a passerby dragon. Parasite? Symbiote? Fashion statement?
1000
Twilight Colony
Apparel
A clump of odorous deep-blue mushrooms that have somehow sustained a colony on a passerby dragon. Parasite? Symbiote? Fashion statement?
1000
1.7708
Level 12 Recipes:
Arcane Tome
Apparel
A durable leather tome filled with ancient knowledge of the Arcane Flight.
1000
Earth Tome
Apparel
A durable leather tome filled with ancient knowledge of the Earth Flight.
1000
Fire Tome
Apparel
A durable leather tome filled with ancient knowledge of the Fire Flight.
1000
Ice Tome
Apparel
A durable leather tome filled with ancient knowledge of the Ice Flight.
1000
Light Tome
Apparel
A durable leather tome filled with ancient knowledge of the Light Flight.
1000
Lightning Tome
Apparel
A durable leather tome filled with ancient knowledge of the Lightning Flight.
1000
Nature Tome
Apparel
A durable leather tome filled with ancient knowledge of the Nature Flight.
1000
Plague Tome
Apparel
A durable leather tome filled with ancient knowledge of the Plague Flight.
1000
Shadow Tome
Apparel
A durable leather tome filled with ancient knowledge of the Shadow Flight.
1000
Water Tome
Apparel
A durable leather tome filled with ancient knowledge of the Water Flight.
1000
Wind Tome
Apparel
A durable leather tome filled with ancient knowledge of the Wind Flight.
1000
1.75 EPM
Reinforced Glass Beaker
Transmutation
Reinforced glass beakers can safely handle a variety of unstable concoctions.
0
2.75 EPM
Toad Companion
Apparel
It's a toad, not a frog.
500
2.4167 EPM
Level 13 Recipes:
Acid-Tongue Serpenta
Familiar
It is recommended to stay as far from these hostile creatures as possible -with the exception of plague dragons, who have a natural immunity to serpenta venom. (Colored by autumnalis.)
900
Marbled Serpenta
Familiar
The brilliant coloring of the marbled serpenta is short-lived; a year after reaching adulthood, it molts and a dull gray coat covers its body. (Colored by weyrbound.)
900
2.0732 EPM
Dusklight Alchemist Tools
Apparel
An alchemist's tools of the trade.
900
Golden Glow Alchemist Tools
Apparel
An alchemist's tools of the trade.
900
Primary Alchemist Tools
Apparel
An alchemist's tools of the trade.
900
Supercharged Alchemist Tools
Apparel
An alchemist's tools of the trade.
900
2 EPM
Fine Alchemical Reduction
Transmutation
These materials have boiled down to a small quantity of fine crystals.
0
Red-eyed Tree Frog Companion
Apparel
A friend that doubles as a form of insect repellant.
500
2.5 EPM
Level 14 Recipes:
Butterfly's Arm Guards
Apparel
Arm guards crafted from steel and lacquered wood.
1500
Butterfly's Breastplate
Apparel
Chest armor crafted from steel and lacquered wood.
1700
Butterfly's Helmet
Apparel
A helmet crafted from steel and lacquered wood.
1600
Butterfly's Leg Armor
Apparel
Armor crafted from steel and lacquered wood.
1500
Butterfly's Shoulder Pads
Apparel
Shoulder guards crafted from steel and lacquered wood.
1600
Butterfly's Tail Guard
Apparel
A segmented tail guard crafted from steel and lacquered wood.
1500
Painted Protobeast
Familiar
This would look sensational in an ornamental pond.
1000
Protobeast
Familiar
A magnificent animal, returned to the modern world through the powers of science!
1000
2 EPM
Corn Snake
Apparel
Corn snakes may come in a variety of colors. This one is a butter corn. Don't tell your lair mates this tidbit, as this may make your new friend sound more appetizing.
500
2.25 EPM
Level 15 Recipes:
Algae-Bottom Slarg
Familiar
A slarg must keep its skin moist to stay hydrated and avoid suffocation.
1000
Tar-Trooper Slarg
Familiar
While this creation has an impressive stench, it is no more capable of surviving hot tar than other animals. It gets its name from the thick black mucus it produces.
1000
2.0555 EPM
Rattle Snake
Apparel
Diamondbacks are a dragon's best friend.
500
2.3333 EPM
Vista: Baldwin's Brew
Forum Vista
Forum Vistas are cosmetic backgrounds that add flair to your forum posts. Applying this forum vista will consume the item and make it available in your Account Options.
500
Vista: Sea Slugs
Forum Vista
Forum Vistas are cosmetic backgrounds that add flair to your forum posts. Applying this forum vista will consume the item and make it available in your Account Options.
500
Vista: Tentacles
Forum Vista
Forum Vistas are cosmetic backgrounds that add flair to your forum posts. Applying this forum vista will consume the item and make it available in your Account Options.
500
2.1739 EPM
Wild Banner
Apparel
A banner proclaiming your wild ways.
1700
Wild Claws
Apparel
Sharpened steel claws protect and enhance your own.
1200
Wild Headdress
Apparel
Headdress of a wild soul.
1650
Wild Kilt
Apparel
A richly dyed kilt, bound by a leather belt.
1600
Wild Leather Arm Guards
Apparel
A pair of painted, fur-lined arm guards.
1200
Wild Leather Boots
Apparel
A pair of painted, fur-lined boots.
1250
Wild Shoulder Guard
Apparel
A painted leather shoulder guard, lined with fur.
1300
2.2 EPM
Level 16 Recipes:
Anomalous Nekomata
Familiar
Nekomata sleep with their eye open. It's as disconcerting as it sounds.
1000
2.4 EPM
Breed Change: Bogsneak
Specialty Items
Changes the breed of one dragon to Bogsneak. Bogsneak dragons are an uncommon breed with a 25-day breeding cooldown.
0
2.5 EPM
Green Tree Python
Apparel
A patient dragon may convince a green tree python that it is a more desirable perch than a tree. The trick is to never move and attract a lot of rodents.
500
2.4167 EPM
Imbued Sulfur
Transmutation
Highly unstable, it is recommended to store imbued sulfur in a lead-lined chest when not in use.
0
2.0429 EPM
Irregular Nekomata
Familiar
Its lack of fur should not be seen as detriment, but an amazing opportunity to knit tiny kitty sweaters.
1000
2.05 EPM
Unhatched Bogsneak Egg
Dragon Eggs
A tiny Bogsneak hatchling grows within. The thick, armored shell makes it unclear what elemental alignment it has taken.
0
2.6389 EPM
Vista: Alchemical Formula
Forum Vista
Forum Vistas are cosmetic backgrounds that add flair to your forum posts. Applying this forum vista will consume the item and make it available in your Account Options.
500
2.3189 EPM
Level 17 Recipes:
Poisonous Rose Thorn Crown
Apparel
A twist of thorns with a beautiful bloom makes for a dangerous headpiece. Wear with care.
500
Poisonous Rose Thorn Gloves
Apparel
A pair of thick silk gloves that are difficult to pierce.
500
Poisonous Rose Thorn Leg Tangle
Apparel
A twist of thorns with a beautiful bloom. Wear with care.
500
Poisonous Rose Thorn Stockings
Apparel
A pair of thick silk stockings that are difficult to pierce.
500
Poisonous Rose Thorn Tail Tangle
Apparel
A twist of thorns with a beautiful bloom. Wear with care.
500
Poisonous Rose Thorn Wing Tangle
Apparel
A twist of thorns with a beautiful bloom. Wear with care.
500
2.78 EPM
Red-Tailed Boa
Apparel
Fae dragons beware: red-tailed boas can grow to be quite large!
500
2.5 EPM
Level 18 Recipes:
Ball Python
Apparel
A ball full of love.
500
2.5833
Last edited on May 08, 2017 07:29:13 by Kunzaito