Pathfinder 1E Multiple animal companions

[dukecitymarc]

I am a new GM and I am having a hard time figuring out how multiple animal companions work for druids and what the upside and downside to it

 

[Nikosandros]

Normally a druid can only have a single animal companion. Are you thinking about an archetype such as the Pack Lord? In that case the druid chooses at each level whether to increase by one level a companion or gaining a new 1st level companion.

 

[dukecitymarc]

Nope regular druid someone asked me about getting a second companion and the rules don't really say anything so I'm lookin for advice on it

 

[Wolf72]

It doesn't say 'only one' (reread prd, but quickly) ... but it always refers to an animal companion and treats the whole topic discussing just a single companion.

fyi: it is just one animal companion. I thought somewhere in my 3x>PF experience rules, or rule clarifications mentioned only one companion.

 

[Jester David]

It's not only meant to be one, it works much better with just one. More than one just gets crowded and problematic, breaking the action economy of the game.

That said, if they're dead set on the idea as a concept, having non-combative pets might be fun. These would just be trained animals and not subject to the animal companion rules, like if someone bought a horse or dog. Use the Handle Animal skill and give them tricks. And they should stay out of combat.

 

[dukecitymarc]

Interesting concept I'll have to see how that works