Homunculi are special companions exclusive to the Alchemist and Geneticist job lines. Unlike pets, homunculi can actively fight alongside you, level up independently, and learn powerful skills.
Overview
Homunculi provide:
- Active combat support — They attack enemies and use skills
- Independent leveling — They gain EXP and grow stronger
- Unique skills — Each type has its own skill set
- Evolution system — Can evolve into Homunculus S forms
- Auto-Feed functionality — Maintain intimacy easily
ℹ️ Note: Homunculi are only available to Alchemist, Biochemist, Creator, and Geneticist classes.
Creating a Homunculus
Requirements
- Be an Alchemist or higher class in that line
- Learn the skill Call Homunculus (requires Pharmacy)
- Obtain an Embryo (created via the Pharmacy skill)
Embryo Creation
Use the Pharmacy skill to create an Embryo. Required materials:
Summoning
Use Call Homunculus with an Embryo in your inventory. The type of homunculus you receive is random from the four base types.
Homunculus Types
Base Homunculus
| Homunculus | Amistr | Lif | Filir | Vanilmirth |
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File:Lif.gif | File:Filir.gif | File:Vanilmirth.gif |
| Evolution Form | File:Amistr H.gif | File:Lif H.gif | File:Filir H.gif | File:Vanilmirth H.gif |
| Role | Tank | Support | Physical Damage Dealer | Magical Damage Dealer |
| Food |  Zargon (#912) |
 Pet Food (#537) |
 Garlet (#910) |
 Scell (#911)
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Homunculus S
| Homunculus | Eira | Bayeri | Sera | Dieter | Eleanor |
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| Evolves From | Lif | Amistr | Filir | Vanilmirth | Any |
| Role | Support | Tank, Magical AoE Dealer | Support, Summoner | Support, Tank | Single Physical Dealer |
| Food |  Small Snow Flower (#6098) |
 Fresh Plant (#6112) |
 Apple Pudding (#6108) |
 Big Scell (#6104) |
 Bun (#6115)
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Intimacy
Homunculus intimacy works similarly to pets but affects their evolution potential and loyalty.
| Level | Intimacy Range |
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| Hate with Passion | 1 - 100 |
| Hate | 101 - 250 |
| Dislike | 251 - 750 |
| Indifferent | 751 - 910 |
| Loyal | 911 - 1000 |
Intimacy Changes
| Action | Effect |
|---|---|
| Feeding (proper timing) | +15 (increased to 1000% on HymnRO) |
| Overfeeding | Variable penalty |
| Homunculus gets hungry | -5 per interval |
| Master dies | Variable penalty (if HP > 80%) |
ℹ️ Note: HymnRO has 1000% friendly rate, meaning intimacy gains from feeding are 10x faster!
Feeding
Homunculi require Zargon (#912) to be fed.
- Auto-Feed is available and recommended
- Hunger decreases over time
- When intimacy is very low (≤10), hunger rate increases dramatically
Starvation Mode
If your homunculus's hunger reaches critical levels:
- Normal hunger delay: 60 seconds
- Starving hunger delay: 20 seconds (when hunger ≤10)
⚠️ Warning: A starving homunculus loses intimacy rapidly. Always keep them fed!
Leveling
Homunculi gain their own experience from kills:
- EXP Rate: 10% of monster's EXP goes to homunculus (on HymnRO)
- Max Level (Base): 99
- Max Level (Homunculus S): 275
Level Requirements
- Evolution (to Homunculus S): Requires max level (99) base homunculus
- Growth Table: Homunculus S uses special growth tables starting at level 99
ℹ️ Note: Your homunculus must reach level 99 before it can evolve into a Homunculus S form.
Evolution
Requirements for Homunculus S
- Base homunculus at Level 99
- Intimacy at Loyal (911+, specifically 91100 internal value)
- Complete the Homunculus S quest
After Evolution
- Intimacy resets to 1000 (Indifferent level)
- Access to new powerful skills
- Can level up to 275
- Uses special Homunculus S growth tables
Stats
Homunculi have their own stats that grow as they level:
| Stat | Max Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All Stats | 99 | When pet leveling is enabled |
| ATK1 | 500 | Base attack cap |
| ATK2 | 1000 | Secondary attack cap |
Vaporizing
You can return your homunculus to its dormant state using Vaporize:
- Auto-Vaporize: When your HP falls below 80%, your homunculus automatically vaporizes
- Manual Vaporize: Use the skill anytime to store your homunculus
- WoE Restriction: Homunculi are NOT disabled during War of Emperium on HymnRO
💡 Tip: Vaporizing preserves your homunculus's current state including HP, intimacy, and hunger.
Combat Settings
On HymnRO, homunculi have the following combat behavior:
| Setting | Behavior |
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| Targeting | Cannot be targeted by support skills (except from master) |
| Aggro | Mobs prioritize homunculus over player until attacked |
| Speed | Copies master's speed on spawn/map change |
| Critical Display | Shows LUK/3+1 instead of actual crit rate |
| MATK | Min-MATK equals Max-MATK |
Autoloot
Homunculus kills can trigger autoloot for their master.
ℹ️ Note: If you're idle, homunculus kills won't give you items or EXP. Stay active!
Renaming
Unlike pets, homunculi can only be named once on HymnRO.
⚠️ Warning: Choose your homunculus's name carefully — you cannot change it later!
Idle Prevention
To prevent AFK homunculus farming:
- Idle characters won't receive EXP or items from homunculus kills
- Idle detection includes: walking, skill use, item use, attacking, and NPC interaction
- Simply commanding your homunculus does not reset idle timer
Tips for Homunculus Owners
💡 Tip:
- Enable Auto-Feed immediately after summoning
- Level your homunculus alongside your own leveling for efficiency
- Reach Loyal intimacy before attempting evolution
- Use commands to control your homunculus in battle (Alt+T opens the command window)
- Don't die! Your death can hurt your homunculus's intimacy
- Stay active — Idle characters don't benefit from homunculus kills
Useful Commands
- Alt+R — Open homunculus stat window
- Alt+T — Open homunculus command window
- Commands can be set to aggressive, passive, or follow modes
Skill Details
For detailed information on homunculus skills, visit:
See Also
- Pet_System — Companion pets for all classes
- Mercenaries — Hired combat allies
- Alchemist — The class that uses homunculi
- Geneticist — Advanced class with homunculus access