barding for animal companions [Archive] - Wizards Community

barding for animal companions [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Francis Farkas
09-05-05, 02:27 PM What's the ruling on barding for animal companions in Greyhawk. The DM I usually play with doesn't allow it unless your riding your animal companion. But in the player's handbook it says you can put barding on any animal. I know the wolf in our party would die a lot less with breast plate barding. If it's possible I could a ruling, I know it would convince my DM if I print it out.
Namarus
09-05-05, 04:45 PM Well according to the LG Campaign Sourcebook.

They can only use these sorts of magic items, unless otherwise specifically stated that it can be used by an animal, animal companion, mount, or familiar:
A. One suit of barding
B. One collar, necklace or other neck gear
C. One cloak.

According to my local Triad if an animal can use the magic version it can use the mundane version. So basically it can wear barding.

I know I've been using barding on my animal companion for a while now and I have never been queried about it. I use a breastplate on my wolf, your main problem is getting a magical version for your pet.
StormCrow42
09-06-05, 01:46 PM Note that your animal companion may not be proficient in wearing barding (since trained for war isn't defined anywhere, expect table variation) and so will take armor check penalties on all skills and attack rolls. Of course leather barding doesn't have an ACP, so it should be good anywhere.
Sieylianna
09-06-05, 05:19 PM Note that your animal companion may not be proficient in wearing barding (since trained for war isn't defined anywhere, expect table variation) and so will take armor check penalties on all skills and attack rolls. Of course leather barding doesn't have an ACP, so it should be good anywhere.

The mithral chain shirt also has a 0 Armor check penalty.

Ed
Namarus
09-06-05, 08:28 PM Note that your animal companion may not be proficient in wearing barding (since trained for war isn't defined anywhere, expect table variation) and so will take armor check penalties on all skills and attack rolls. Of course leather barding doesn't have an ACP, so it should be good anywhere.

Could you show me the reference which says that trained for war gives an animal armour proficiency?

I've looked at war horses, and they do not have any bonus feats assigned to them. So I would be really interested if you could sheld some light on your statement.
kenobi65
09-06-05, 09:04 PM Could you show me the reference which says that trained for war gives an animal armour proficiency?

I've looked at war horses, and they do not have any bonus feats assigned to them. So I would be really interested if you could sheld some light on your statement.

Description of the "Animal" type, MM, p. 306:

"Proficient with no armor unless trained for war."
Namarus
09-07-05, 10:02 AM Thanks, I've been looking for that reference for a while.
Southernskies
09-13-05, 10:10 AM "Trained for War" effectively is only those animals with "War" in the name.

Warhorse, Warpony, Riding Dog (which has a "trained for war" option).

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Francis Farkas 09-05-05, 02:27 PM	What's the ruling on barding for animal companions in Greyhawk. The DM I usually play with doesn't allow it unless your riding your animal companion. But in the player's handbook it says you can put barding on any animal. I know the wolf in our party would die a lot less with breast plate barding. If it's possible I could a ruling, I know it would convince my DM if I print it out.
Namarus 09-05-05, 04:45 PM	Well according to the LG Campaign Sourcebook. They can only use these sorts of magic items, unless otherwise specifically stated that it can be used by an animal, animal companion, mount, or familiar: A. One suit of barding B. One collar, necklace or other neck gear C. One cloak. According to my local Triad if an animal can use the magic version it can use the mundane version. So basically it can wear barding. I know I've been using barding on my animal companion for a while now and I have never been queried about it. I use a breastplate on my wolf, your main problem is getting a magical version for your pet.
StormCrow42 09-06-05, 01:46 PM	Note that your animal companion may not be proficient in wearing barding (since trained for war isn't defined anywhere, expect table variation) and so will take armor check penalties on all skills and attack rolls. Of course leather barding doesn't have an ACP, so it should be good anywhere.
Sieylianna 09-06-05, 05:19 PM	Note that your animal companion may not be proficient in wearing barding (since trained for war isn't defined anywhere, expect table variation) and so will take armor check penalties on all skills and attack rolls. Of course leather barding doesn't have an ACP, so it should be good anywhere. The mithral chain shirt also has a 0 Armor check penalty. Ed
Namarus 09-06-05, 08:28 PM	Note that your animal companion may not be proficient in wearing barding (since trained for war isn't defined anywhere, expect table variation) and so will take armor check penalties on all skills and attack rolls. Of course leather barding doesn't have an ACP, so it should be good anywhere. Could you show me the reference which says that trained for war gives an animal armour proficiency? I've looked at war horses, and they do not have any bonus feats assigned to them. So I would be really interested if you could sheld some light on your statement.
kenobi65 09-06-05, 09:04 PM	Could you show me the reference which says that trained for war gives an animal armour proficiency? I've looked at war horses, and they do not have any bonus feats assigned to them. So I would be really interested if you could sheld some light on your statement. Description of the "Animal" type, MM, p. 306: "Proficient with no armor unless trained for war."
Namarus 09-07-05, 10:02 AM	Thanks, I've been looking for that reference for a while.
Southernskies 09-13-05, 10:10 AM	"Trained for War" effectively is only those animals with "War" in the name. Warhorse, Warpony, Riding Dog (which has a "trained for war" option).