Paladins and flying mounts

[Nicos]

One of my players want a fliying mount (we eill start atlevel 10).

So, by RAW what are teh ways for a paladin to obtain a fliying mont? and what are the advantages/disavantages of the diferent methods?

[Caius]

Knights of the inner sea opens up more exotic mounts through leadership and this includes some flyers.

[Nicos]

Caius wrote:

Knights of the inner sea opens up more exotic mounts through leadership and this includes some flyers.

i do not have that book u.u

[Caius]

Easiest one to get is pegasus which requires you to be able to recruit a 6th level cohort. CG but could easily be fluffed. Only thing is it doesn't mention how these may interact with Divine bond if they choose a mount.

[Chengar Qordath]

Another option, Half-Orcs have a racial feat (Beast Rider) that expands the list of mount choices, and one of the choices included is a flying mount.

[sunbeam]

Is there any reason why you can't use handle animal to train a flying mount?

They may not be animal companions or cohorts, but some creatures are pretty stout in their own right.

At level 10 I'd think the old fashioned Hippogryff would still be pretty viable.

Lots of animals get mentioned as being used or trained as mounts in monster entries. But I never see anyone talking about using handle animal to train one.

Is there any reason why the Paladin couldn't have a bonded weapon, and a mount he trained? Instead of using the class feature for his mount, and something he picked up along the way for his weapon?

[danielc]

I have had an idea in the back of my mind for a whiel now. Use a halfling Paladin with a Giant Eagle as their mount. Thought it woudl be an interesting character. Just have not had a game where the idea would fit in yet.

[LazarX]

sunbeam wrote:

Is there any reason why you can't use handle animal to train a flying mount?

They may not be animal companions or cohorts, but some creatures are pretty stout in their own right.

At level 10 I'd think the old fashioned Hippogryff would still be pretty viable.

Lots of animals get mentioned as being used or trained as mounts in monster entries. But I never see anyone talking about using handle animal to train one.

Is there any reason why the Paladin couldn't have a bonded weapon, and a mount he trained? Instead of using the class feature for his mount, and something he picked up along the way for his weapon?

There's absolutely no reason that a Paladin can't have both a bonded weapon and a mount. However if he has one, the mount isn't going to benefit from any of his class features, and will be just as it is from the bestiary unless you obtain a custom advanced beast.

Also note that Handle Animal won't work for mounts that are sentient. You have to establish a relationship with them as you would any cohort or ally.