The Alchemist makes Health Cocktails heal more right away and keep healing longer. It is a Tier 5 Survival skill that pays off in long Horde fights where you heal often.
Yes if you craft Health Cocktails. Otherwise it is one of the last skills to buy.
Green Thumb, Hawkeyed and Second Wind.
Drink a cocktail before taking damage in a big fight. The longer duration covers more of the fight.
Carry That Weight
Adds inventory space for crafting parts, traps and throwables.
Catch Your Breath
Shortens the wait before stamina starts to recover.
Eagle-Eyed
Extends the range of Survival Vision.
Ear To The Ground
Highlights enemies with an outline in Survival Vision.