Wizard alchemy brooms are craftable flying mounts in the MMORPG Wizard101, obtained through the Alchemy system rather than purchased from a vendor. Their stats (speed, energy, and level requirements) and locations (the recipe sources) vary by broom, and their market price in gold or Crowns depends on the specific broom and its rarity.
What Are Wizard Alchemy Brooms?
In Wizard101, alchemy brooms are a category of mounts introduced with the alchemy crafting system. Unlike standard mounts bought from the Crown Shop or stable vendors, these brooms are created by players using the Alchemy crafting station. They are purely cosmetic and provide the same movement speed bonus as other mounts of their tier, but their unique visual designs—ranging from classic wooden besoms to glowing, elemental-infused brooms—make them popular among collectors.
Each broom has a level requirement, a speed stat (usually expressed as a percentage boost to base movement speed), and sometimes an energy bonus. The recipes are learned from specific alchemy recipe vendors, and the ingredients must be gathered or crafted from reagents found throughout the Spiral.
How to Obtain Alchemy Brooms
To craft an alchemy broom, you must first unlock the Alchemy system by completing the quest “Alchemy 101” given by Alric Ravensinger in the Arcanum (available after reaching level 100). Once unlocked, you can access alchemy stations in major hubs like the Arcanum, and you’ll need to collect the recipe for the specific broom you want.
Recipes are sold by alchemy recipe vendors in the Arcanum and in some worlds, often requiring a certain crafting rank and a cost in gold. After learning the recipe, you gather the listed reagents (which often include common alchemy reagents like Deep Mushroom, Frost Flower, or more rare ones like Amber or Sunstone) and craft the broom at an alchemy station. The crafted broom is then added to your mount inventory and can be equipped from the Mount tab.
Broom Locations and Recipe Sources
The two primary alchemy broom recipes are the Broomstick and the Broomstick of the Ancients. Their recipes are available from:
- Alric Ravensinger (Arcanum) – sells the basic Broomstick recipe after you reach Alchemy rank 1.
- Zeke’s Alchemy Recipes – some recipes are found in chests or purchased from vendors in worlds like Khrysalis or Mirage, but the alchemy brooms are specifically tied to the Arcanum vendors.
There are also limited-time or event-based brooms, such as the Broomstick of the Witches (Halloween event) or the Broomstick of the Warlock (rare drop from certain bosses), but these are not part of the standard alchemy recipe list. Always check the current in-game event calendar for availability.
Stats and Performance
All alchemy brooms share the same base speed boost: +40% movement speed, which is the standard for most mounts in the game. Some brooms, like the Broomstick of the Ancients, also grant a +10 energy bonus, which is a significant advantage for players who enjoy gardening or fishing. The level requirement for most alchemy brooms is level 100, matching the alchemy unlock level.
There is no difference in combat stats—mounts never affect combat in Wizard101—so the choice between brooms is purely about aesthetics and the energy bonus. If you’re looking for a mount that helps with utility, the energy bonus is the only stat that matters beyond speed.
Prices and Costs
The cost of an alchemy broom comes in two forms: the recipe cost and the ingredient cost. The recipe for the basic Broomstick costs 5,000 gold from Alric. The ingredients for the basic broom are relatively cheap, often totaling around 2,000–3,000 gold if you buy reagents from the Bazaar. The Broomstick of the Ancients recipe costs 10,000 gold, and its ingredients include rarer reagents like Amber (which can be difficult to obtain, often requiring gardening or boss farming), pushing the total cost to 20,000–30,000 gold or more if you purchase everything.
If you choose to buy a broom directly from the Crown Shop (some brooms are sold there as permanent mounts), prices range from 5,000 to 12,000 Crowns depending on the broom’s rarity. However, the alchemy brooms are not sold in the Crown Shop; they are exclusively crafted.
How to Choose the Right Broom
When deciding which alchemy broom to craft, consider the following:
- Energy bonus: If you do a lot of gardening or fishing, the Broomstick of the Ancients is worth the extra cost for the +10 energy.
- Aesthetics: Brooms have different visual effects (e.g., the Ancients version has a glowing aura). Choose based on your wizard’s style.
- Cost vs. benefit: The basic Broomstick is cheap and gets the job done if you just want a flying mount. The Ancients version is a luxury upgrade.
Also, note that alchemy brooms are not tradeable and are bound to the character that crafts them. So choose wisely before spending resources.
Common Problems and Misconceptions
A frequent misconception is that alchemy brooms are faster than other mounts. In reality, all mounts in Wizard101 provide the same +40% speed boost (except for special mounts like the Celestian Wolf, which gives +50% but is not craftable). Another issue is that players often try to craft a broom before reaching level 100, but the alchemy system is locked until then. Finally, some players confuse alchemy brooms with the “Broomstick” housing item—they are different; the housing item is a decoration, not a mount.
If you’re having trouble finding a recipe, double-check that you’ve completed the alchemy quest and that you’re looking at the correct vendor. Some recipes are only available after reaching a certain alchemy rank (e.g., rank 2 for the Ancients version).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest broom in Wizard101?
All alchemy brooms have the same speed boost (+40%), so there is no fastest broom among them. The only mounts with a higher speed boost are the Celestian Wolf (+50%) and some rare Crown Shop mounts, but those are not alchemy brooms.
Can I sell an alchemy broom?
No, alchemy brooms are bound to your character once crafted and cannot be sold, traded, or gifted. You can, however, place them in your shared bank to use on other wizards on the same account.
Do alchemy brooms require a level to use?
Yes, all alchemy brooms require level 100 to equip, which is the same level required to unlock the alchemy system. This is a hard requirement and cannot be bypassed.
Are alchemy brooms worth the cost?
If you value the energy bonus and unique look, the Broomstick of the Ancients is worth it for players who garden or fish regularly. The basic Broomstick is a cheap alternative if you just want a flying mount without spending Crowns.
Can I craft alchemy brooms on multiple characters?
Yes, each character can learn the recipe and craft their own broom, but the ingredients must be gathered for each character. The recipe is not shared across characters unless you use the shared bank to transfer the crafted broom.
Do alchemy brooms have any special abilities?
No, alchemy brooms do not grant any combat or utility abilities beyond the standard mount speed boost and, in the case of the Ancients version, an energy bonus. They are purely cosmetic in terms of combat.
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