Druidic knowledge check [Archive] - Wizards Community

Druidic knowledge check [Archive] - Wizards Community

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LoNLinaChan
02-09-07, 09:57 AM As I go up in levels my animal gets additional hit die. As there hit die increases do they increase in size catagory for the instances of trip attacks and such? I don't think they do but there is some debate in my game on this issue.
Some_call_me_Tim
02-09-07, 10:31 AM I don't think they do but there is some debate in my game on this issue.Does your group accept the D&D FAQ as an authority? If so, it address this on page 9.

Basically, those HD are 'bonus' HD as opposed to 'advancement' HD, so no, your animal companion does not get any bigger.
JasonOrlandoHawk
02-09-07, 10:32 AM Depends on the animal. If you look in the MM, each animal has a section called "Advancement." This notes any special effects that an increase in Hit Dice has on the creature's size. I'll use the classic example of the Druid's Animal Companion, the Wolf:

Wolf
Medium Animal
HD: 2d8+4
(skipping a bunch of stuff in the middle)
Advancement: 3 HD (Medium), 4-6 HD (Large)

Basically, when the wolf moves up to 4 HD, it becomes a large creature. No other size increases are noted, so it would be by DM permission only for the Wolf to grow again.

This is why, at epic levels, the advancement rules for a Tyrannosaurus are fun!
TheChilliGod
02-09-07, 01:55 PM Follow the FAQ (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/er/20030221a)... Its answers shall light your path.

(Meaning that I agree with Tim.)

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
LoNLinaChan 02-09-07, 09:57 AM	As I go up in levels my animal gets additional hit die. As there hit die increases do they increase in size catagory for the instances of trip attacks and such? I don't think they do but there is some debate in my game on this issue.
Some_call_me_Tim 02-09-07, 10:31 AM	I don't think they do but there is some debate in my game on this issue.Does your group accept the D&D FAQ as an authority? If so, it address this on page 9. Basically, those HD are 'bonus' HD as opposed to 'advancement' HD, so no, your animal companion does not get any bigger.
JasonOrlandoHawk 02-09-07, 10:32 AM	Depends on the animal. If you look in the MM, each animal has a section called "Advancement." This notes any special effects that an increase in Hit Dice has on the creature's size. I'll use the classic example of the Druid's Animal Companion, the Wolf: Wolf Medium Animal HD: 2d8+4 (skipping a bunch of stuff in the middle) Advancement: 3 HD (Medium), 4-6 HD (Large) Basically, when the wolf moves up to 4 HD, it becomes a large creature. No other size increases are noted, so it would be by DM permission only for the Wolf to grow again. This is why, at epic levels, the advancement rules for a Tyrannosaurus are fun!
TheChilliGod 02-09-07, 01:55 PM	Follow the FAQ (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/er/20030221a)... Its answers shall light your path. (Meaning that I agree with Tim.)