At 1st level, a cleric can choose to forgo the domain power from one of his two domains in order to gain a special divine animal companion. This companion is similar to a druid or ranger’s animal companion, but not as powerful at higher levels (though sometimes more powerful at lower levels).
When should you not handle an animal?
If it is not absolutely necessary to handle an animal when it is acting aggressively, don’t. If you must, take every possible precaution. Make use of your animal control pole with dogs and cat graspers or net with cats. Never use an animal control pole on a cat.
What can you do with an animal companion?
A character can give a simple verbal command to an Animal Companion such as “attack,” “come,” or “subdue” as a move action (if the animal is an animal companion being handled by its master, this is a free action), provided that such a command is among the tricks the animal has learned.
Can a companion be commanded to attack a creature?
The companion can be commanded to attack and damage objects and structures. A companion must know the attack trick before it can be taught the demolish trick, and the companion must be trained to attack creatures of all types.
When to use multiattack on your animal companion?
Multiattack: If your companion has multiple natural attacks, multiattack is a fantastic feat. If they don’t the free secondary attack is crucial in making up the damage gap between animals with multiple attacks and those with only single attacks.
Can a PC get an animal that knows 7 tricks?
Only a PC with effective druid level of 18+ can immediately gain an animal who knows 7 tricks. It seems that a less capable druid must train his new animal companion for weeks to make it an effective combat mount. #3. Are there any feats, class features, magic items to help such clumsiness?
