Houndmaster Fighter Subclass

HOUNDMASTER HAS COME TO BALDUR'S GATE 3!

I've already mentioned that I've struggled to find fun Fighter subclasses, since most of the class fantasy of its subclasses better suits other, more thematic classes. I like the idea of having animal companions, but almost all of them are nature-themed in some way. somanyrobots' Houndmaster, however, captures non-nature-themed mastery over beasts perfectly. Like they already encouraged in the subclass description itself, I've taken some liberty with what types of "war hounds" you can summon, to allow for a bit of customization, gameplay variation and roleplaying opportunities. More on those choices below!

SUBCLASS FEATURES

When you adopt this archetype at 3rd level, you gain Expertise in Animal Handling.

In addition, you learn the Animal Friendship spell, with Wisdom as your spellcasting modifier. You can cast it once, regaining the ability to do so after a Long Rest.NOTES

Expertise in a niched but thematic skill. The original version of this feature granted you the ability to revive beasts, since your hounds actually make Death Saving Throws (more on that below), but since they're instantly unsummoned when they die in BG3, I opted for an Animal Friendship spell instead.

Additionally at 3rd level, you gain the companionship of a hound. Choose between a dog, who excels at flanking your enemies, a worg, who can reduce the combat effectiveness