The Bazaar Mak: Potion Builds

Potion openers are most commonly built around Show Globe + Cellar. Both of these can also work independently at the start, but together they provide a lot more consistency. If neither are available, you can sometimes get away with a simple Aludel or Crocodile Tears line.

• Show Globe + Cellar — Prioritize faster Potions to maximize Show Globe scaling. Cellar helps solve Ammo during the early game.
• Crocodile Tears — Can deal a respectable amount of burst alongside fast Burn/Poison items. If you're lucky, it combos incredibly well with Lash Out.
• Aludel — A passable Multicast Poison threat if there's nothing better. It helps to have some form of Poison scaling, but it isn't required.

Catalyst Spawners

• Cellar — A staple build enabler during the early to mid game. The obvious choice among Catalyst spawners for Potion builds.
• Potion Potion — Can be solid enough on board initially, which helps save on Stash space.
• Aludel — Less ideal than the previous two, but reasonable if you're in need of something playable.
• Mortar & Pestle — The Lifesteal is rarely relevant, but it's still a Catalyst spawner if you need one.

It's always helpful to have at least one of these early on, as a lucky Transform can provide a major power spike. Mak greatly benefits from playing opportunistically.

Additional Notes

• Philosopher's Stone — This can become a solid early defensive item once you start Transforming more frequently. A great flex inclusion.

Core Items

• Potion Distillery — The quintessential enabler of the Potion archetype. It allows you to continuously reroll enchanted Potions until you get the right one.
• Flying Potion — A staple for board-wide Haste support, but requires additional Ammo to fully take advantage of it.
• Strength Potion — An incredible Potion that singlehandedly solves Crit (doubling your output). However, you do need to line up its timing carefully.
• Athanor — If you can increase its base Burn, it'll weaponize every Potion into powerful damage over time.
• Recycling Bin — Provides valuable board-wide Cooldown Reduction in exchange for some RNG. The key enabler for Vial Launcher.
• Runic Potion — Offers reliable sustain for Vial Launcher and Bottled Explosion builds.
• Alembic — Can somewhat fill the role of Potion Distillery, and is also a solid Catalyst spawner.
• Satchel — Has the potential to scale into a powerful Regen item if found early. It's best used with Infinite Potion and Broken Bottle.

Mid Game Items

• Energy Potion — Slower than Flying Potion, but less conditional. Gold/Diamond (or Turbo) is recommended.
• Frost Potion — Weak at Silver, decent at Gold, and strong at Diamond. When found in multiples, it can potentially unlock a full Freeze setup.
• Cauldron — Pairs alongside Vat of Acid to create an additional Burn/Poison threat.
• Excavation Tools — Specifically useful for Charging Vat of Acid once the Relic tag has been acquired.
• Spiked Censer — Can be a strong carry item for dedicated Satchel boards.

Economy Items

• Peacewrought — Mak's staple source of income. Keep a consistent flow of fodder items to maximize your gains (ex. buying/hoarding cheap Small items).
• The Tome of Yyahan — Small Reagents are ideal for Potions, making this a more consistent choice than Apothecary (unless controlling Stash space).
• Apothecary — If you need funds, keep up to three slots available for the chance at Skyspirit Ashes. Otherwise, limit space to guarantee a Small one.
• Sifting Pan — The ideal Catalyst spawner in terms of value. However, don't worry about replacing your current one if funds are tight.
• Book of Secrets — While this doesn't generate gold, obtaining free skills is amazing value. However, your results will definitely vary!