Mounted Fighter (Apath)

Unofficial rules compendium

Some fighters share their trials with a chosen mount.

Class Abilities

Mount (Ex)

At third level a mounted fighter gains the service of a loyal and trusty steed to carry him into battle. This mount functions as a druid’s animal companion, using the mounted fighter’s level as his effective druid level. The creature must be one that he is capable of riding and is suitable as a mount. A Medium mounted fighter can select a camel or a horse. A Small mounted fighter can select a pony or wolf, but can also select a boar or a dog if he is at least 4th level. The GM might approve other animals as suitable mounts.

A mounted fighter does not take an armor check penalty on Ride checks while riding his mount. The mount is always considered combat trained and begins play with Light Armor Proficiency as a bonus feat. A mounted fighter’s mount does not gain the share spells special ability.

A mounted fighter’s bond with his mount is strong, with the pair learning to anticipate each other’s moods and moves. Should a mounted fighter’s mount die, the mounted fighter may find another mount to serve him after 1 week of mourning. This new mount does not gain the link, evasion, devotion, or improved evasion special abilities until the next time the mounted fighter gains a level.

This replaces the Armor Training abilities normally gained at level 3, 7, 11, and 15.

Summary of Changed Class Abilities

These abilities of the original class are lost or modified in this archetype:

• Armor Training