Witch + Thrush Familiar


Rules Questions


I'm setting up a new character/familiar and have a couple questions:

1) Can a witch get a Thrush at 1st level? It seems like it should be an option... Similar to a raven, except +3 diplomacy instead of +3 appraise.

2) With a thrush, how do I calculate the attack?
Step 1 - use the master's BAB (+0)
Step 2 - according to the Wizard section of Core, a familiar's attack will be the highest of STR and DEX modifiers. Thrush has STR = 1 (-5) and DEX = 15 (+2). Do I use the dex?
Step 3 - Thrush = size diminutive, so do I also get a +4 on the attack for size bonus?

I guess my concerns are around Step 2, where it doesn't specifically say the new familiar has weapon finesse with his natural weapon (his beak), and his build actually shows a -1 for attacks (+0-5+4).

And secondly, in the Wizard portion of Core, it doesn't state specifically anything about using or not using size modifier on attacks.

And finally, for size dim. creatures, if the thrush attacks:
a) at level 3 will I be able to use the same stats for its natural attack as I'd use for delivering a touch attack? Would it still be against the opponent's touch AC? I saw once a comment about creature's natural attacks having to go against regular, not touch, AC when delivering a spell, but couldn't find the reference.

b) for a size dim. creature, if it attacks, it has to enter the enemy's square; so does this mean, the enemy would always get an attack of opportunity against it? Entering and leaving the square?

Thanks in advance!

Dark Archive

1) You can get a thrush familiar as a witch it is on the list here

2) Yes you would use dex, and yes, you get the +4 the stat block

Finally:
a)if you use a natural attack it goes against normal AC but if it is just the touch spell then touch AC is used

b)yes, unless you find a way to deny them such, like by being invisible, or by catching them flatfooted.


Thanks!

That was nice and straightforward; I appreciate it.

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