Venture-Captain, Germany—Bavaria
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You are likely to get more and better feedback, when you list the right archetype.
It is battle host from page 100 of the Occult Adventures.
I can't find a better source, but the same rule that governs arcane bond items should apply.
No character may purchase a firearm unless she possesses the Gunsmithing feat and firearms are never considered Always Available; ; a character must possess enough Fame to purchase any firearm not found on a Chronicle sheet or granted by a class feature;
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There isn't an official response to this yet, however, here's what I'm guessing the official wording will be similar to:
Only items listed as Always Available may be selected as the free bonded object granted by the Battle Host's Panoply Bond ability. The free bonded item is not made of any special material and is worth 22 gp if sold.
While it's currently legal to select a firearm for the ability, it's something that I'm advising people to use at their own risk.
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The firearm issue aside, what about armor? Are there any limits there? RAW it seems that I can start with armor that I would not be able to otherwise afford until close to level two.
Again, no official word, but there currently isn't anything to prevent you from getting a free suit of Full Plate. It's a bit strong at first level, but the impact goes down as you go later in the game. A few of the other "You get free stuff from being part of this class" allow for expensive items, so it will probably be ok. Just remember to check for Always Available to be on the safe side.
Also remember you probably can't make it out of Special Materials, which is a bit of a limiting factor.
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There isn't an official response to this yet, however, here's what I'm guessing the official wording will be similar to:
Only items listed as Always Available may be selected as the free bonded object granted by the Battle Host's Panoply Bond ability. The free bonded item is not made of any special material and is worth 22 gp if sold.
While it's currently legal to select a firearm for the ability, it's something that I'm advising people to use at their own risk.
Though Additional Resources states:
"... firearms are never considered Always Available."
Venture-Captain, California—San Francisco Bay Area North & East
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I asked on the rules forum a bit back and got that yes I could, but I'll ask here too. If I already have equipment and multiclass into Battle Host, can I select an item I already have instead of getting a free new one? Much like arcane bonding something you already have.
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Though Additional Resources states:
"... firearms are never considered Always Available."
Sorry, I realize what I said was formatted a bit oddly. What I expect the wording will be is similar to "Only items listed as Always Available may be selected as the free bonded object granted by the Battle Host's Panoply Bond ability. The free bonded item is not made of any special material and is worth 22 gp if sold."
However, right now without that wording about "Always Available" there currently isn't anything to prevent someone from choosing a firearm. It's just risky in case there is a change that may or may not trigger rebuilds. (Not that I want to have a rebuild discussion here. Just giving warning.)