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I saw the animal companion listing as well, and it's what gave me the idea for the entire character. But my DM says that entry is a third-party thing, and wants to stick to the Paizo monstrous entry instead. So *shrug* what can you do?

While the idea of a dragon instead is appealing, I like the character I've written up so far, so I'll stick with the Cooshee. If it doesn't work, it doesn't work. I think I will go with barbarian for its levels (assuming Urban Barbarian is allowed), otherwise I'll go Lore Warden. Thanks guys.

Okay, I talked to my DM, and he relooked at the feat. Now he says the Cooshee has its 3 magical beast HD, and 2 class levels. So basically a +2 LA.

Okay, that's true. But that doesn't help me with my build question.

Oh, sorry. I forgot to mention that the DM has houseruled that Beastmasters count their Ranger levels as Druid levels for their companion from level one (negating the level 12 ability, I know).

I considered a Dex-based barbarian. Take Agile Maneuvers to capitalize on the high Dexterity.

Thanks.

Hey everyone.

So I have a switch-hitter Elf Ranger (Beastmaster/Wild Hunter). He has the Monstrous Companion feat, and has applied it (and all 7 of his Beastmaster levels) to his Cooshee. The DM has stated the Effective Cohort Level for the Cooshee is 5, so he gets 2 class levels.

My question is: what class levels would work best? I considered going with a Tetori Monk and focus on grappling/tripping, since that's the Cooshee's normal mode of attack. I'm just worried that those methods will quickly diminish in returns as we level up (this could become a very high level game). I also considered Brutal Pugilist Barbarian or Lore Warden Fighter.

So any suggestions?