Improved Familiar
( Complete Scoundrel, p. 78)[General]
You can acquire a new familiar from a nonstandard list of creatures.
Prerequisite
Ability to acquire a new familiar, compatible alignment, sufficiently high arcane spellcaster level,
Benefit
When you choose a familiar, the creatures on the table below are also available. You can choose a familiar with an alignment up to one step away on each of the alignment axes (lawful through chaotic,good through evil). For example, a chaotic good spellcaster could acquire a neutral familiar. A lawful neutral spellcaster could acquire a neutral good familiar.
Except as noted here, improved familiars otherwise use the normal rules for familiars (PH 52).
| Familiar | Alignment | Caster Level |
|---|---|---|
| Monstrous centipede, Small | N | 2nd |
| Badger | N | 3rd |
| Monstrous scorpion, Small | N | 3rd |
| Viper, Medium | N | 3rd |
| Monstrous spider, Small | N | 4th |
| Vargouille* | NE | 6th |
| Mephit, any | N | 7th |
- Vargouilles summoned as familiars do not possess the kiss supernatural ability.
Special
This feat was originally presented on page 200 of the DMG; the description here provides new alternatives for arcane spellcasters who want familiars stealthy and versatile enough to follow them anywhere.
