In the 2021 meta of Hypixel Skyblock , Alchemy was widely regarded as the "easiest" skill to max out, provided a player had the coins to spare. Unlike combat or mining, which required hundreds of hours of active gameplay, Alchemy was a pure "coin-to-XP" conversion. Alchemy XP Calculator

Note: Today (2026), Alchemy has changed slightly (max level 60, new potions), but the 2021 calculators remain a nostalgic, accurate snapshot for Ironman players or those following old guides.

The Ultimate Guide to the Alchemy XP Calculator in Hypixel Skyblock (2021 Edition)

Published: Early 2021 Meta | Patch 0.11.5

potions and the "Derpy" mayor bonus (when active) significantly reduced the total resources needed. Resource Requirements

Step 4: The Realization

This is where every 2021 player had a heart attack. Alchemy 50 in 2021 cost over 2 billion coins if you bought all materials. The calculator then suggested an alternative: Enchanted Fermented Spider Eye (Slowness potions), which cost half the XP per potion but was 70% cheaper per XP. The calculator allowed you to toggle ingredients to find the cheapest coins/XP ratio.

Below is a calculator breakdown and the most efficient strategies for the 2021 meta.