Companion Keeper
Feat
sourceEC
New in SW5eA brand-new SW5e feature: you gain a trained companion you can command in and out of combat, selecting a companion nature to fit your playstyle.✨
Gain a permanent companion of your chosen nature type — a creature that serves, assists, or fights alongside you.
UtilityCombat
●●○value · companion type determines value
Best forany character who wants a persistent allied creature and is willing to invest in its upkeep
Skip ifyour GM limits companion actions or your playstyle doesn't use the companion consistently
!Requires 4th level; the companion's power depends entirely on which nature option you choose — evaluate that option separately.
generalist
defenseskill-mastery
Pairs witha beast master or droid-handler fantasy · support-oriented builds · any class lacking built-in companion features
Prerequisite: 4th level
You gain the services of a companion. Choose one of the companion nature options, detailed later in this chapter.