The first thing the Beastmaster Archetype does is give you an animal companion. However, the effective druid level is equal to his ranger level – 3. Does this mean the ranger still has to wait until level 4 to gain the familiar? Or does he get it at level 1? It does not specify anywhere in the entry at what level it is granted.
If this is accurate and you you do get it at level 1, how would this work? Do you only gain the other benefits of an animal companion while your actual animal is considered normal until you pass level 4?