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Aemoh87
2011-02-06, 07:25 PM
I have a cleric who would like to abuse handle animal for funzies, but he has no way to get it. I don't wanna dip so that is out of the picture. But any other suggestions would be nice.

Also are there any mundane items that help with handle animal?

Thurbane
2011-02-06, 08:22 PM
http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=6832.0

It should have the info you're looking for (I can't access it at the moment, however).

Sinfonian
2011-02-06, 09:34 PM
Interestingly, the guide on the other end of that link has nothing listed for Handle Animal.

I can't think of anything, but you could probably work something out with your DM (homebrew a feat, say).

Edit: Looking closer, there's a wizard substitution level mentioned (from Champions of Valor I think), but nothing for cleric.

Thurbane
2011-02-06, 09:41 PM
There's always the Skill Knowledge feat from UA, but it's intended to be used in conjunction with an alternate skill system. Many DMs will let it fly with the standard system, though. A feat to get once skill onto your class list isn't particularly broken (unless the skill is UMD :smalltongue:).

ShriekingDrake
2011-02-06, 11:16 PM
Have you seen the Handle Animal Guide (http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/19871522/The_Handle_Animal_Guide)?

Darrin
2011-02-06, 11:34 PM
http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=6832.0

It should have the info you're looking for (I can't access it at the moment, however).

Nothing listed for Handle Animal.

Huh. Apprentice (DMGII) doesn't work either... the only thing I can find is Initiate of Ehlonna, Dragon #342. Requires 3rd level divine spells, but adds Handle Animal and Survival to your class skills.

Well, there's still Skill Knowledge (http://srd.realmspire.com/unearthedAlternativeSkills.html#skill-knowledge) in the SRD.

ShriekingDrake
2011-02-07, 06:19 AM
There's the uncivilized trait.

Thurbane
2011-02-07, 06:32 AM
Interestingly, the guide on the other end of that link has nothing listed for Handle Animal.

Nothing listed for Handle Animal.
There is Aereni Focus, although I believe it is an Eberron regional feat.

faceroll
2011-02-07, 06:48 AM
Get the animal domain with Contemplative, then use speak with animals to diplomance them.

Thurbane
2011-02-07, 06:54 AM
If you are human, you can take Able Learner. It wont affect your max ranks, but at least you won't have to buy it 2/1 skill points.