Druid without animal companion

[Egoria]

I was looking through the alternate class feature list, but didn't find what i was lookiing for. Perhaps i just missed it, hence this post

I'm playing a druid in an upcomming campaign, and i already made the character, except the companion.
I really don't want one for several reasons. mostly being that i don't want to play two characters, a little less powerfull and to allow the others to shine even more in combat.

So, is there any worthwhile ACF that i can use, or should i just "forget" about that particular class feature :)

[Circle of Life]

The Shapeshift variant from PHB2 sounds like exactly what you want. It singlehandedly tones the Druid down to sane levels (well, saner, anyway), but allows you to remain a fullcaster that can turn into animals and rip faces off. It feels like shooting yourself in the foot at first, but if you're intentionally looking to reduce your power...*shrug*

[Krazzman]

I think in Unearthed Arcana you can trade your animal companion for a nature themed domain (Earth, Fire, Water, Air...).

Else take the shapeshifting variant. You might no longer be able to cast while in animal form but you have unlimited shapeshifting!

[Rejusu]

I was looking through the alternate class feature list, but didn't find what i was lookiing for. Perhaps i just missed it, hence this post

I'm playing a druid in an upcomming campaign, and i already made the character, except the companion.
I really don't want one for several reasons. mostly being that i don't want to play two characters, a little less powerfull and to allow the others to shine even more in combat.

So, is there any worthwhile ACF that i can use, or should i just "forget" about that particular class feature :)

If you're starting from first level, take the companion. If you're starting from level 5 or later then you can do without it. You'll find yourself horrendously bored though if you try to level 1 to 5 without a companion.

[Torben Raibeart]

How about Druidic Avenger from UA? Looses Animal Companion, takes a penalty to wild empathy, can't spontaneously convert spells, but get fast movement and rage.

[Circle of Life]

If you're starting from first level, take the companion. If you're starting from level 5 or later then you can do without it. You'll find yourself horrendously bored though if you try to level 1 to 5 without a companion.

Unless you decide to shapeshift from level 1, which conveniently nerfs the Druid down to acceptable levels at the same time. :smallwink:

[Leon]

Shapeshift - should be the standard ability of Druids

Drudic Avenger is also a good one (mixed with the Hunter Variant its even better)