Fulfilling feat prerequisites with items

[Dan Schreffler]

Is it possible to fulfill feat prerequisites using items?

Normally I would rule that items could NOT be used this way but what about items that provide semi-permanent benefits as long the item is equipped?

The specific item I have a question on is the Mindlink Circlet. It grants Limited Telepathy as long as the item is equipped. Would this satisfy the prerequisite for feats that require Limited Telepathy?

I’m looking for a ruling that would be Starfinder Soicety legal.

[Garretmander]

I think it might be an old rule from 3.5/PF1, but I think it used to be that the feat would 'turn off' once you lost the item or some such.

Sadly, I think the answer here is no, temporary abilities granted by items that can be easily removed don't count.

Now, an augmentation that granted limited telepathy? That should work fine as far as I can tell.

[HammerJack]

Starfinder does have a similar rule, regarding lost prerequisites.

CRB 152:
"PREREQUISITES
Some feats have prerequisites. A character must have each indicated ability score, feat, base attack bonus, skill, class feature, and other listed quality in order to select or use that feat. She can gain a feat at the same level at which she gains its prerequisites. A character can’t use a feat if she loses a prerequisite, but she doesn’t lose the feat itself. If at a later time she regains the lost prerequisite, she immediately regains full use of the feat that prerequisite enables."

[Nefreet]

I'm pretty sure you can use items, augmentations and the like to qualify for feats.

If a Charisma 11 character acquired a Mk 1 Personal Upgrade (+2 Charisma), they now have the ability to select Charisma 13 feats, despite the fact you can switch out or lose that augmentation in the future.

I don't see any requirement that your prerequisite be an inherent, immutable attribute of your character, and the section Hammerjack bolded seems to confirm that.

If you're looking for a direct affirmative quote from a sourcebook as your only answer, though, you're out of luck.