Devoted Tracker [Archive] - Wizards Community

Devoted Tracker [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Scheuerman
06-05-06, 02:07 AM Hello all,

I just wanted to check in with you all and see what your thoughts are on the following combination:

01: Ranger (feats not important)
02: Paladin
03: Ranger (Devoted Tracker)
04: Paladin
05: Ranger
06: Ranger (Natural Bond* provided access is there)
07: Paladin
08: Paladin
09: Ranger (feats not important)
10: Paladin
11: Ranger
12: Paladin (feats not important)
13: Ranger
14: Paladin
15: Ranger (feats not important)

I know it doesn't seem all sparkles and glamour, but with the devoted tracker feat and the natural bond I would expect that the animal companion / special mount will be very capable. I was thinking about this when I was reading about the Shadowbane Stalker PrC.

Thoughts?
Iswald
06-05-06, 10:55 AM Where do you plan to go with this build, ranger 8/paladin 7? Not quite sure what it has to do with the Shadowbane PrCs since they use rogue instead of ranger. Wild Plains Outrider would work well with your build. Beastmaster is also popular.
Mommy was an Orc
06-05-06, 11:30 AM Feats tend to be very important - remember, you're fighting mounted and taking classes that don't give a lot of useful bonus feats. I think starting with Ranger 1/Fighter 2/Paladin 5/Beastmaster 1 tends to give you a nice combo that you can then advance with any class that advances either Paladin's Mount or Animal Companion.
Scheuerman
06-05-06, 01:08 PM Feats in a general sense are important, but the Devoted Tracker feat allows the bonus stats for the Animal Companion (Ranger) and the Special Mount (Paladin) to stack. If you combined that with the Natural Bond feat then your Ranger Animal Companion level is the same as a straight Druid.

The main goal of the build is just to get a companion animal that is as useful in combat as the character is.
Mommy was an Orc
06-05-06, 01:46 PM Except you're only allowed, without certs, to end up with a Warhorse or Riding Dog...

Feats in a general sense are important, but the Devoted Tracker feat allows the bonus stats for the Animal Companion (Ranger) and the Special Mount (Paladin) to stack. If you combined that with the Natural Bond feat then your Ranger Animal Companion level is the same as a straight Druid.

The main goal of the build is just to get a companion animal that is as useful in combat as the character is.
Scheuerman
06-06-06, 03:28 AM Ya, that is a monkey in the wrench. I am reasonably sure that a special mission would not be completely ruled out to get a different mount, as I know the Sandstorm Paladin alteration for Bright Lands characters can choose a different steed. Also there is the wyrm (sp?) rider PrC listed there.

Thanks, Mommy!
Sieylianna
06-06-06, 08:03 AM Ya, that is a monkey in the wrench. I am reasonably sure that a special mission would not be completely ruled out to get a different mount, as I know the Sandstorm Paladin alteration for Bright Lands characters can choose a different steed. Also there is the wyrm (sp?) rider PrC listed there.

That depends on your region. I know our current triad won't provide one.

Ed

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Scheuerman 06-05-06, 02:07 AM	Hello all, I just wanted to check in with you all and see what your thoughts are on the following combination: 01: Ranger (feats not important) 02: Paladin 03: Ranger (Devoted Tracker) 04: Paladin 05: Ranger 06: Ranger (Natural Bond* provided access is there) 07: Paladin 08: Paladin 09: Ranger (feats not important) 10: Paladin 11: Ranger 12: Paladin (feats not important) 13: Ranger 14: Paladin 15: Ranger (feats not important) I know it doesn't seem all sparkles and glamour, but with the devoted tracker feat and the natural bond I would expect that the animal companion / special mount will be very capable. I was thinking about this when I was reading about the Shadowbane Stalker PrC. Thoughts?
Iswald 06-05-06, 10:55 AM	Where do you plan to go with this build, ranger 8/paladin 7? Not quite sure what it has to do with the Shadowbane PrCs since they use rogue instead of ranger. Wild Plains Outrider would work well with your build. Beastmaster is also popular.
Mommy was an Orc 06-05-06, 11:30 AM	Feats tend to be very important - remember, you're fighting mounted and taking classes that don't give a lot of useful bonus feats. I think starting with Ranger 1/Fighter 2/Paladin 5/Beastmaster 1 tends to give you a nice combo that you can then advance with any class that advances either Paladin's Mount or Animal Companion.
Scheuerman 06-05-06, 01:08 PM	Feats in a general sense are important, but the Devoted Tracker feat allows the bonus stats for the Animal Companion (Ranger) and the Special Mount (Paladin) to stack. If you combined that with the Natural Bond feat then your Ranger Animal Companion level is the same as a straight Druid. The main goal of the build is just to get a companion animal that is as useful in combat as the character is.
Mommy was an Orc 06-05-06, 01:46 PM	Except you're only allowed, without certs, to end up with a Warhorse or Riding Dog... Feats in a general sense are important, but the Devoted Tracker feat allows the bonus stats for the Animal Companion (Ranger) and the Special Mount (Paladin) to stack. If you combined that with the Natural Bond feat then your Ranger Animal Companion level is the same as a straight Druid. The main goal of the build is just to get a companion animal that is as useful in combat as the character is.
Scheuerman 06-06-06, 03:28 AM	Ya, that is a monkey in the wrench. I am reasonably sure that a special mission would not be completely ruled out to get a different mount, as I know the Sandstorm Paladin alteration for Bright Lands characters can choose a different steed. Also there is the wyrm (sp?) rider PrC listed there. Thanks, Mommy!
Sieylianna 06-06-06, 08:03 AM	Ya, that is a monkey in the wrench. I am reasonably sure that a special mission would not be completely ruled out to get a different mount, as I know the Sandstorm Paladin alteration for Bright Lands characters can choose a different steed. Also there is the wyrm (sp?) rider PrC listed there. That depends on your region. I know our current triad won't provide one. Ed