I voted no, but I do agree partially that Dex of 40 is too high, put it down to 10 and the other 30 points go to vita.
10 str / 10 dex / 110 int / 45 vitality ... this is a good starting base for int / vita starting... the dex is pointless being 40.

Reasons I say No:

1. Extremelly high intelligence at start counters the loss of int from a weapon.
2. Either HC or SC, Alchemist starts with higher mana pool and reduce shrining.
3. Can be made 75% healer in group and 25% casting effectively compared to Mage / Warlock
4. Chaos is phenominally powerful... it may not cast as much as multistrike, but the damage when done to a large group is awesomelly amazing [seen it in game]
5. This character should have a negative, it makes the end goal harder [well not really] in gameplay, but the rewards are great at the end.

The only thing I would want to change with the ACC slot, is that +Int & Vitality on an item is also active like the Enhanced Effect... and the -25% penalty.

Note: I have not played an Alchemist, but I have played with and also seen the power of their ability in game.

This post was edited by izParagonzi on Nov 1 2014 02:16am

I thought you were the one who said you didnt stat that much vit on your caster?
I would not stat more than 35-40 on hc if i had my own gear, i only stated more of courtesy to john since i used all of his gear
there is no reason to stat more for anyone or any class
and i would do the mage abilities, if you do multi ofc you will get poopdmg

Normally when i play mage i outdmg alot of the warlocks too on sc.

But to stay on subject, its not needed, but yeah any buff will have my vote