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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Undrave" data-source="post: 8073820" data-attributes="member: 7015698">I just checked the UA and the Beast of Land could already have a swim speed. It had:Speed: 40 ft, climb or swim 40 ft (your choice when you bond with the beast)And it has a Charge ability and its attack inflicts slashing damage.So I could easily see the Beast of Land being a 40 ft speed with climb, while the Beast of Water has only 30 ft on land with 40/50 ft swim and, instead of a charge attack, has some kind of grappling option. Maybe with a bite attack that inflicts piercing damage, or a slam that inflicts bludgeoning damage. The stat blocks as they are aren't that deep so that minor distinction would probably be enough. Also the Beast of Air has d6 hit dice and the Beast of Land has d8 hit dice, they could play with that differentiation too.The idea of a 'Beast of Skill' (like a small monkey or something) isn't bad either, BTW, but I think that just steps on the toes of the Familiar spell too much. Also, I can't imagine it would provide the kind of battle prowess the Beast needs to balance out the Beastmater, at least IMO.</blockquote>