Was wondering how this stands up with standard animal companions. I understand that dragons are non-animal companion material, but these are more like watered down animal like dragons in this case.
LESSER DRAGON
Starting Statistics: Size Medium; Speed 30 ft.,
fly 80 ft. (poor); AC +0 natural armor; Attack
bite (1d6), 2 claws (1d4); Ability Scores Str 13, Dex 13, Con 17, Int
2, Wis 12, Cha 6; Special Qualities darkvision 60 ft., Breath weapon
7th-Level Advancement: Size Large;
AC +3 natural armor; Attack bite (1d8), 2 claws (1d6);
Ability Scores Str +8, Dex –2, Con +4.
Breath Weapon (Su) Each type of Lesser dragon can unleash a Particular breath weapon every 4 rounds as a standard action. The Breath weapon deals 1d8 damage of the indicated energy. The DC is Constitution-based.
Color Breath Weapon (Medium/Large)
Black 30/40-foot line of acid
Blue 30/40-foot line of lightning
Brass 30/40-foot line of fire
Bronze 30/40-foot line of lightning
Copper 30/40-foot line of acid
Gold 15/20-foot cone of fire
Green 15/20-foot cone of acid
Red 15/20-foot cone of fire
Silver 15/20-foot cone of cold
White 15/20-foot cone of cold
Big Cat is one of the strongest animal companions.
Starting Statistics: Size Medium; Speed 40 ft.; AC +1 natural armor; Attack bite (1d6), 2 claws (1d4); Ability Scores Str 13, Dex 17, Con 13, Int 2, Wis 15, Cha 10; Special Attacks rake (1d4); Special Qualities low-light vision, scent.
7th-Level Advancement: Size Large; AC +2 natural armor; Attack bite (1d8), 2 claws (1d6); Ability Scores Str +8, Dex –2, Con +4; Special Attacks grab, pounce, rake (1d6).
If we compare your dragon to Big Cat, the seem fairly even except for flight. Generally speaking, players should not have access to flight until at least 5th level.
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Big Cat is one of the strongest animal companions.
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If we compare your dragon to Big Cat, the seem fairly even except for flight. Generally speaking, players should not have access to flight until at least 5th level.
I think a small druid with a Roc companion is the fastest way to get it. Should be able to have flight at 1st level, but I could see many GMs requiring a quest to attain such a companion.
The breath weapon might be a little much...
Only problem with this is if it's even slightly draconic, it's of the "dragon" type, not "animal" and can't be an animal companion.
What you've described is at the every least a "magical beast", which also does not qualify.
But...
If your DM allows it, go for it.
Yeah, I agree that it is probably a bit too good at first level due to the breath weapon, but at a max of d8 that is probably going to drop in usefulness pretty quick. If this was to be used at low levels some sort of quest might be a good idea. I'm actually the dm, of the game, and my lv 10 dragon-themed druid is about to reincarnate his wolf companion he had since level one, and he may dismiss it depending on what it turns into. I thought I would have it turn into a dragon like companion would be nice, but I don't want to give him something overly broken or anything.
Thanks for the input guys, let me know if you or anyone else has any thoughts.
Axing the breath weapon and applying a colour / elemental damage appropriate type to its natural attack may work. (Ie. a die or two of extra electrical damage if blue themed).