Do you roll the stats for them or do you take the starting statistics?
As a GM, I ruled that you take the animal's/base form's starting statistics because I couldn't find anywhere in the rules that says you roll the attributes for your animal companion. That's why they get starting statistics and a STR/DEX progression.
I was just wondering if anyone had some light they could shine on this? Is it somewhere in the rules and I am just missing it? Thanks!
Do you roll the stats for them or do you take the starting statistics?
As a GM, I ruled that you take the animal's/base form's starting statistics because I couldn't find anywhere in the rules that says you roll the attributes for your animal companion. That's why they get starting statistics and a STR/DEX progression.
I was just wondering if anyone had some light they could shine on this? Is it somewhere in the rules and I am just missing it? Thanks!
You were correct.
You take the starting statistics for the animal companion from the book.
On top of this the gain str/dex progression, ability score advancement from HD, and a ability score modifier at either lvl 4 or 7.
For a detailed table of stats on Animal Companions, see this link.For those who just need to know the Charisma of a parasaurolophus, this is the go to page. I'm not sure if the list includes anything past core rulebook, but handy in any case.
EDIT= They have included up to Ultimate Magic. Good job on that site.