Jousting Trait and Horse Companion Support Benefit

[Azarius2010]

I was going through the steps for a paladin and mounted combat.

I noticed the wording for the Mount animal companion/Support Benefit on page 216 of the Core Rulebook.

I also noticed the wording of Jousting on page 283 of the Core Rulebook.

My interpretation is that on a mount (not the companion) the base lance damage would be 1d8/1d6+1+Strength.

Whereas, on a Horse Companion (with the Support Benefit) the base lance damage would be 1d8/1d6+3+Strength.

Does that seem correct to you all?

[BellyBeard]

Correct.

[Darrell Impey UK]

One quick point though; the support benefit for the horse doesn't actually mention that you need to be riding it, just that you need to charge...

[Syries]

I feel it’s clearly meant to only provide that bonus while mounted but it is what I noticed as well when I was looking at my Ranger.

Something else to note is that the bonus damage applies to bows and crossbows too, or any other type of ranged attack.

[Mellack]

Interesting. So even if a mounted archer is riding away, they can still get the benefit by the rules.