Warpriests & Feat Prerequisites

[HSalgo]

TL;DR: Do warpriest levels count as fighter levels and replace BAB for NON-bonus feats? (See "Warpriest's Bonus Feats" below.)

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It is clearly stated for both swashbucklers and brawlers that class levels count as fighter levels for the purpose of combat feat prerequisites.

Swashbuckler's Bonus Feats:

"Swashbuckler levels are considered fighter levels for the purpose of meeting combat feat prerequisites."

Brawler's Martial Training:

"At 1st level, a brawler counts her total brawler levels as both fighter levels and monk levels for the purpose of qualifying for feats."

This is NOT the case for warpriests. While class levels count as fighter levels and BAB for "these [bonus] feats," it is not clear whether this applies outside of these bonus feats. (See below--emphasis totally mine)

Warpriest's Bonus Feats:

"At 3rd level and every 3 levels thereafter, a warpriest gains a bonus feat in addition to those gained from normal advancement. These bonus feats must be selected from those listed as combat feats. The warpriest must meet the prerequisites for these feats, but he treats his warpriest level as his base attack bonus (in addition to base attack bonuses gained from other classes and Hit Dice) for the purpose of qualifying for these feats.

Finally, for the purposes of these feats, the warpriest can select feats that have a minimum number of fighter levels as a prerequisite, treating his warpriest level as his fighter level.

The more I read it, the more this seems to be the case. Does this mean that a warpriest cannot take both Improved Critical and Critical Focus at L9 using his/her bonus feat and character feat?

[Chess Pwn]

no, only the bonus feats you get every 3rd level.

[Rub-Eta]

Warpriest Bonus Feats wrote:

The warpriest must meet the prerequisites for these feats, but he treats his warpriest level as his base attack bonus (in addition to base attack bonuses gained from other classes and Hit Dice) for the purpose of qualifying for these feats.

It's all very clear if you read this sentence. It specifically mentions a set of feats to exclude all feats.

[James Risner]

+1 no

[Derklord]

You italicized the importent part: You fake your class and BAB for these feats, not all feats you take.

[HSalgo]

How tragic. Thanks for the feedback, everyone!