[Savage Species] Rust Monster?

[Savage Wombat]

What do you think the ECL of a Rust Monster would be? It would make a most amusing pet - and with the leadership feat, one could have a friendly, obedient one running about with you.

I'm estimating ECL 7-8 - they have +5 natural armor, Scent, and the rust attack.

And if SteelDraco is reading this - yes, it's a possibility for the Planescape game.

 

[Murrdox]

That would be one damned unpleasant pet to have around.

 

[Savage Wombat]

Ah, but with a Gauntlet of Rust it doesn't affect you.

Keeps your teammates on their toes, too.

 

[Murrdox]

Don't domesticate it TOO much...

*Rust Monster "barks" happily and runs over to the Paladin in full plate mail who walks into the room, leaps up and starts nuzzling his groin.... WHOOPS!*