Blanket Ghost |
By RAW it says this:
Bonus Feats:
At 4th level and every 4 levels thereafter,
a swashbuckler gains a bonus feat in addition to those
gained from normal advancement.These bonus feats
must be selected from those listed as combat feats.Swashbuckler levels are considered fighter levels for the
purpose of meeting combat feat prerequisites.In addition, upon reaching 4th level and every 4
levels thereafter, a swashbuckler can choose to learn a
new bonus feat in place of a bonus feat she has already
learned. In effect, the swashbuckler loses the bonus feat
in exchange for the new one. The old feat cannot be one
that was used as a prerequisite for another feat, prestige
class, or other ability.A swashbuckler can only change
one feat at any given level, and must choose whether or
not to swap the feat at the time she gains a new bonus
feat for the level.
So does the Swashbuckler levels qualify as Fighter levels for purpose of gaining feats through this Bonus Feats feature only? Or does it affect natural feat progression too?