At level 1 a destined bloodline sorcerer gets leadership as a bonus feat.
It being a bonus feat indicates that this is a free feat usable by the sorcerer at 1st level.
If the sorcerer has a Charisma bonus of +3 there leadership score at level 1 would be 4 meaning they could receive a cohort who is level 3?
No, the destined sorcerer has Leadership on a list of bonus feats that he may select from when he gets his bonus feats. The first level that a sorcerer gets one of those bonus feats at is 7th level.
At 7th level, and every six levels thereafter, a sorcerer receives one bonus feat, chosen from a list specific to each bloodline. The sorcerer must meet the prerequisites for these bonus feats.
Plus, the rules for cohorts state that the cohort must be at least 2 levels lower than the PC at all times.
Cohort Level: You can attract a cohort of up to this level. Regardless of your Leadership score, you can only recruit a cohort who is two or more levels lower than yourself.
Edit: Or, you know, what Sol Kurpt said while I was typing :-)
ah! I see. okay that makes a great deal more sense. Thank you Sol, appreciate the help.
Sol is right. You don't get any bonus feats from sorcerers until level 7.
Further, you need to meet the prerequisites of the bonus feat anyways.
Sol is right. You don't get any bonus feats from sorcerers until level 7.
Further, you need to meet the prerequisites of the bonus feat anyways.
So no matter where or how the feat is acquired you still must meet all the prerequisites to have that feat and use it? Despite acquiring it as a bonus?
I'm sure if you are at the point to acquire a bonus feat you probably meet the basic requirements to use it but just in general is that the case?
With the exception of Monk Bonus feats & possibly Ranger Fighting Style feats, yes.
Some class features grant you bonus feats that let you ignore the prerequisites of those feats. A ranger's combat style comes to mind. Class features that let you ignore prereqs specifically say so.
All other feats you need to meet the prerequisites of though, even if they're bonus.
For example, the Celestial bloodline's bonus feats list includes Mobility. You'll still need Dodge to take that feat, so if you took Dodge before level 7, you could take Mobility as a bonus feat.
Does that help?
Yes is does, Thanks very much for the information guys. Its greatly appreciated and helpful.