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Message: <blockquote data-quote="sniffles" data-source="post: 2646444" data-attributes="member: 30035">I've always found it a little odd to think that a druid, especially, would send an animal companion any place that would endanger it. I mean, druids are supposed to be protectors of nature, right? Dragging a wolf into the dungeon and having it attack the kobolds doesn't seem very protective. OTOH, I do play a druid currently, and I do have her animal companion attack opponents. I figure the animal is more than just set dressing; he's her buddy, and she might as well use his skills and talents to her benefit, just as she will use her skills and spells to help him. But she won't do it heedlessly. If things are too dangerous she'll tell him to stay behind or run away. A druid who ruthlessly uses an animal companion for advantage but doesn't return the favor should probably be subject to some kind of punishment from their druidic circle or deity.</blockquote>