dyslexicfaser
2007-06-24, 02:42 PM
So, I need some help to figure out how to change a level 1 dire badger into a level 4 animal companion.
A level 1 dire badger is:
Size/Type: Medium Animal
Hit Dice: 3d8+15 (28 hp)
Initiative: +3
Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares), burrow 10 ft.
Armor Class: 16 (+3 Dex, +3 natural), touch 13, flat-footed 13
Base Attack/Grapple: +2/+4
Attack: Claw +4 melee (1d4+2)
Full Attack: 2 claws +4 melee (1d4+2) and bite -1 melee (1d6+1)
Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: Rage
Special Qualities: Low-light vision, scent
Saves: Fort +7, Ref +6, Will +4
Abilities: Str 14, Dex 17, Con 19, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10
Skills: Listen +6, Spot +6
Feats: Alertness, Toughness, TrackB
Environment: Temperate forests
Organization: Solitary or cete (2-5)
Challenge Rating: 2
Alignment: Always neutral
Advancement: 4-9 HD (Large)
At level 4, that would mean he gains an additional 5d8 hp plus Con mod (3 for level increase, 2 for being an animal companion), 10 skill points (2x5), his BAB becomes 3 (3/4 as per cleric).
What I don't get is, the size advancement. Does that mean that once he gains 4 HD from level 1 (level 5) he goes from Medium to Large? Or does that mean that when his natural 3d8 HD reach 4d8, he increases in size?
Also, he gets a feat at level 3. Can he take anything? Is there a feat besides weapon finesse (which wouldn't really apply to him) that would let him use his (significantly higher) dex instead of strength on attacks? Or should I just give him Power Attack and be done with it?
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
A level 1 dire badger is:
Size/Type: Medium Animal
Hit Dice: 3d8+15 (28 hp)
Initiative: +3
Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares), burrow 10 ft.
Armor Class: 16 (+3 Dex, +3 natural), touch 13, flat-footed 13
Base Attack/Grapple: +2/+4
Attack: Claw +4 melee (1d4+2)
Full Attack: 2 claws +4 melee (1d4+2) and bite -1 melee (1d6+1)
Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: Rage
Special Qualities: Low-light vision, scent
Saves: Fort +7, Ref +6, Will +4
Abilities: Str 14, Dex 17, Con 19, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10
Skills: Listen +6, Spot +6
Feats: Alertness, Toughness, TrackB
Environment: Temperate forests
Organization: Solitary or cete (2-5)
Challenge Rating: 2
Alignment: Always neutral
Advancement: 4-9 HD (Large)
At level 4, that would mean he gains an additional 5d8 hp plus Con mod (3 for level increase, 2 for being an animal companion), 10 skill points (2x5), his BAB becomes 3 (3/4 as per cleric).
What I don't get is, the size advancement. Does that mean that once he gains 4 HD from level 1 (level 5) he goes from Medium to Large? Or does that mean that when his natural 3d8 HD reach 4d8, he increases in size?
Also, he gets a feat at level 3. Can he take anything? Is there a feat besides weapon finesse (which wouldn't really apply to him) that would let him use his (significantly higher) dex instead of strength on attacks? Or should I just give him Power Attack and be done with it?
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.