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A '''Combat Companion''' is an animal, monster, or other creature of subhuman intelligence which has been trained to assist in combat, and can serve as a character's [[companion]].  Notably, the cost of this treasure increases by 25 rupees for every Combat Companion or [[Unusual Companion]] the user already possesses.

A combat companion is roughly defined as a common (not unique) beast of some sort, which is smaller than a typical [[Hylian]].  It is loyal and trained for combat, but would not consistently take down a combat-trained [[Moblin]] in a one-on-one battle.  This companion does not have supernatural or extraordinary abilities for a creature of its kind.  Reasonable examples include a wolfos, an attack dog, an octorok, or a tektite.  (A [[Picori]] character should have an appropriately-sized combat companion; that is, no larger than a Picori.)

The combat companion's size should prevent it from allowing it to be ridden by a Hylian-sized humanoid, but the combat companion can be used by smaller creatures if it sized to do.  A lightweight Kokiri could arguably ride a trained wolfos, for instance.  A combat companion isn't trained purely for riding, however, and likely won't be as reliable as a [[mount]] in this regard.

If a combat companion gains its own treasure(s), somehow becomes large enough to carry a Hylian, in some way becomes extraordinary for its species, or increases drastically in combat strength, it must become an [[Race:Unusual Companion|Unusual Companion]].  If the companion is none of these things, and isn't notably useful in combat, it may be considered a [[pet]] instead of a Combat Companion.  A pet does not constitute a treasure, and can be obtained freely.  
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==As an Unusual Companion==
A Combat Companion can be initially created as an [[Race:Unusual Companion|Unusual Companion]] for 50 rupees.  Alternatively, a Combat Companion that was first acquired as a treasure can become an Unusual Companion for free.  In either case, the player must be of at least [[Regular]] rank to have an Unusual Companion.  The creature must be submitted as its own character, following the usual character creation process.

Unlike a typical Combat Companion, an Unusual Companion has its own [[PWC]] score, gains its own treasures, can act on its own, and can even be as intelligent as an adult [[Race:Hylian|Hylian]].  It becomes able to speak if it gains a [[treasure]] such as [[Language of Fauna]] or a [[Jabber Nut]].  Needless to say, these exceptional creatures are particularly rare in [[Hyrule]].
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