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 โ They attack enemies and use skills
- Independent leveling โ They gain EXP and grow stronger
- Unique skills โ Each type has its own skill set
- Evolution system โ Can evolve into Homunculus S forms
- Auto-Feed functionality โ Maintain intimacy easily
โน๏ธ 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 Homunculi
| Type | Specialty | Key Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Lif | Support & Healing | Healing Hands, Urgent Escape, Brain Surgery, Mental Change |
| Amistr | Tank & Defense | Castling, Amistr Bulwark, Adamantium Skin, Blood Lust |
| Filir | Speed & Attack | Moonlight, Flitting, Accelerated Flight, S.B.R.44 |
| Vanilmirth | Magic | Caprice, Chaotic Blessings, Instruction Change, Self-Destruct |
Homunculus S (Evolved)
After meeting requirements, base homunculi can evolve into powerful Homunculus S forms:
| Base Type | Homunculus S | New Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Lif | Eira | Eraser Cutter, Silent Breeze, Overed Boost, Xeno Slasher |
| Amistr | Bayeri | Stein Wand, Stahl Horn, Goldene Ferse, Angriffs Modus |
| Filir | Sera | Needle of Paralyze, Pain Killer, Poison Mist, Summon Legion |
| Vanilmirth | Dieter | Pyroclastic, Magma Flow, Granitic Armor, Lava Slide |
| Any | Eleanor | (Requires special conditions) |
Intimacy
Homunculus intimacy works similarly to pets but affects their evolution potential and loyalty.
| Level | Intimacy Range |
|---|---|
| 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%) |
โน๏ธ 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 (โค10), 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 โค10)
โ ๏ธ 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
โน๏ธ 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
๐ก 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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
โน๏ธ 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.
โ ๏ธ Warning: Choose your homunculus's name carefully โ 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
๐ก 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 โ Idle characters don't benefit from homunculus kills
Useful Commands
- Alt+R โ Open homunculus stat window
- Alt+T โ 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 โ Companion pets for all classes
- Mercenaries โ Hired combat allies
- Alchemist โ The class that uses homunculi
- Geneticist โ Advanced class with homunculus access