| LadyDeath |
Yikes, post resurrect, but I can't find ANY other references to this archetype and I really would like someone else's opinion.
...He must meet any prerequisites as normal, using his vigilante level for prerequisites that require a summoner level. He can select an evolution granting a natural attack without fulfilling the subtype requirement, though he must replace one of his hands with the natural weapon. A mutated defender can select this mutant talent multiple times, choosing a different evolution each time."
Then,
The eidolon has a pair of vicious claws at the ends of its limbs, giving it two claw attacks . These attacks are primary attacks. The claws deal 1d4 points of damage (1d6 if Large, 1d8 if Huge). The eidolon must have the limbs evolution to take this evolution. This evolution can be selected more than once, up to the number of limbs evolutions the eidolon possesses. This evolution can be applied to any number of limbs (arms) evolutions, but no more than one limbs (legs) evolution. Requirements: Agathion, daemon, demon, devil, div, elemental, protean, or psychopomp subtype.
How does this read then? Can I pick up claws and gain 2x claw attacks with my feet (akin to talons but not) as stated in the evolution, with it replacing only one 'hand', leaving me to take, say pincers, as a second natural weapon evolution as my other 'hand'? Can I take claw evolution at all as it states I have to have the limbs evolution as a prerequisite. I know having arms or legs in and of itself means I have limbs, but that specified nature of "limbs evolution" makes me unsure.
If it's implied because I have a limb I can take claw evolution, would that mean if I obtained wings from another source could I then take wing buffet?
The eidolon learns to use its wings to batter foes, granting it two wing buffet attacks. These attacks are secondary attacks. The wing buffets deal 1d4 points of damage (1d6 if Large, 1d8 if Huge). Requirements: Flight (wings) evolution.
Or would wing buffet similarly be inaccessible as it requires Flight (wings) evolution? Would taking this count as taking away one of my 'hands' for the purpose of mutated defender? Why is this written this way? It's as though whoever built this vigilante talent didn't read the entries in the Eidolon Evolution list to properly convey their intention despite them being made to sync up.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.