Animal Companion + Mount armor check Stacking


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Dark Archive

So I am aware of the FAQ ruling that an animal companion must be on both lists for the effective druid levels to stack, however:

If you have levels in Druid with a companion not on the Cavalier list, like a Roc or Dire Bat, and then take a level of Cavalier do you gain the Mount feature's ability to ignore armor check penalties while riding your animal companion and/or the Light armor proficiency for it?

Cavalier Mount:

A cavalier gains the service of a loyal and trusty steed to carry him into battle. This mount functions as a druid's animal companion, using the cavalier's level as his effective druid level. The creature must be one that he is capable of riding and is suitable as a mount. A Medium cavalier can select a camel or a horse. A Small cavalier can select a pony or wolf, but can also select a boar or a dog if he is at least 4th level. The GM might approve other animals as suitable mounts.

A cavalier does not take an armor check penalty on Ride checks while riding his mount. The mount is always considered combat trained and begins play with Light Armor Proficiency as a bonus feat. A cavalier's mount does not gain the share spells special ability.

A cavalier's bond with his mount is strong, with the pair learning to anticipate each other's moods and moves. Should a cavalier's mount die, the cavalier may find another mount to serve him after 1 week of mourning. This new mount does not gain the link, evasion, devotion, or improved evasion special abilities until the next time the cavalier gains a level.

Silver Crusade

If you have two classes giving non-compatible companions, you get two companions, one per class. So, in this case, you would have your Roc or Dire Bat, and then a horse or camel or whatever as well. The Cavalier class abilities would apply to the cavalier's mount only, not the druid animal companion.

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