Combat Companion
| Combat Companion | |
|---|---|
| Type | Companion |
| Cost | 50 rupees |
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 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.
As an Unusual Companion
A Combat Companion can be initially created as an 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 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.
