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My PFS character (an arcanist with the occultist archetype) will be taking Improved Familiar to gain a lyrakien azata familiar.
The familiar comes with
Feats Agile Maneuvers, Improved Initiative.
I want to replace the Agile Maneuvers feat, and I want to keep the Improved Initiative feat.
I'm looking for suggestions for what to substitute in place of Agile Maneuvers.
The familiar has the School Familiar (Divination) archetype, so I can only share spells or deliver touch spells from the divination school of magic. Sometimes, I cast true strike on her (which is why I'm not too concerned about Agile Maneuvers), but that is about it.
One possibility that I've considered is Additional Traits. It would benefit the PC to have the familiar's Initiative bonus be very high, so one of the traits would be Reactionary. I'd be happy to hear suggestions for a second trait if I go this route.
Another option would be the Extra Item Slot feat, which would allow her to have a magic item other than her ioun stones. I'm just not really sure what item I might want to give her.
I'd love to hear some other Feat/Trait/Item ideas!
She summons creatures in combat more than she casts spells. Most of her spell slots go toward replenishing her arcane pool.
Thanks in advance! :)

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you cant replace the agile maneuver feat.
A citation would be more helpful. Could you please provide one?
I am basing my understanding off of the following:
... Feats that are meant for familiars can be switched out for a familiar's default feats (as listed in the familar's statistics) if the familiar meets the prerequisites. Such feat replacements must be made whtn the PC first acquires a new familiar...
I could find no prohibition is the PFS FAQ, Additional Resources, or the Guide to PFS Organized Play.