I would discuss it with your GM. To me as a GM I would permit a Dog at First level just because a wolf has better stats and trained dogs are readily available in common society versus Wolves. There might be a charge involved for switching mounts similar to replacing a mount that should require a ritual similar to a Paladin replacing a Bonded Mount or a Wizard Replacing a familiar at the very worst.
"Devoid of a head, or any features at all save for four short, clawed legs, this creature’s body looks like a large, glistening brain." is the description of an Intellect Devourer. Adding the proboscis for the new description. So I would judge that no hands (but Claws if they have proper digits?) no neck, no head or headband, no feet, no eyes, or in the end any part it does not have it cannot wear when it is not possessing a proper body. That being said I might give it 1 Ring for proboscis. Any slot-less items too are good like say Ioun Stones! So it might get away with a Shoulder slot, bracer slot (maybe 2 sets?), gloves (Maybe 2 sets?) and maybe a belt. But beyond that it could use the host body's magic item slots instead?
Fighter instead if Cavalier as a mounted combatant is near insane anyway! You do get plenty of feats as a fighter and can make a capable mounted character. The power of a mounted character comes primarily from mounted with a lance. A lance has reach a horse or dog (the two most common mounts) does not have therefore the point is moot unless you are doing overrun rather than actual charge or ride by attack. Who charges while mounted with a sword? You get Double Damage if you charge with a lance! The best weapon for mounted charging! Combine it with Rhino Hide Armor which doubles it again! Combine the whole thing with "Ride By Attack" so you can get space to charge for the next attack! Mounted Combat is excellent in that it negates a hit for a Ride Check. I find the Feat Tree for Mounted Combat most useful for a small sized character that can still ride in cramped quarters versus a medium sized character but it is good for all! |