We found it far easier to make gob amiss, even below level 20 with a few aion gold, you get proof up even on fails at that level. This allows you to start shattering for runes far earlier. By the time you do reach jewel magus, you should have thousands of inner and of runes to start leveling your magus with. It also gives you the option of gold to finance your efforts.
However, Barrier Spikes will lose Durability upon attack and will disappear entirely when Durability reaches 0. Alchemists possess incredible knowledge that allows them to manipulate the power of science and the laws of Nature. It will take extensive training before one can be comfortable using the various skills above.
Fortifying rings are not easy to mage to +30 stir, mental yes, fortifying no. We are happy with +26-28, which sell easily at 10kk or better. Overall, your ideas are very good, and buy aion gold should help a lot of folks. Thanks for taking the time to post this. Have a good time in aion.