A companion’s ratio is a representation of the maximum number of class levels they can take in a specific class, within the boundaries of a 20 level cap.
Class Levels: Each class (e.g., Warlock, Sorcerer, Monk, Warrior) has a specific maximum level that a companion can reach. This is represented as a number in the ratio.
Level Cap: The total level cap across all classes is 20. This means the sum of the levels in all classes cannot exceed 20.
Interpretation: The number associated with each class in the ratio represents the maximum number of levels that the companion can take in that class during their adventuring career. For example, a ratio of 20 Warlock, 10 Sorcerer, 0 Monk, 5 Warrior means:
The companion can take up to 20 levels in Warlock.
The companion can take up to 10 levels in Sorcerer.
The companion cannot take any levels in Monk.
The companion can take up to 5 levels in Warrior.
Ratio Budget: Every companion has a ratio budget of 60. This means the sum of the maximum levels across all classes cannot exceed 60.
Flexibility: The party or DM has the flexibility to choose how they wish to distribute a companions levels across the classes, as long as they do not exceed the maximum level for each class and the total level cap of 20. Standard multiclassing rules apply.
Now, let’s create a full example ratio for a generic companion using the ratio budget of 60:
- Warlock: 20
- Sorcerer: 10
- Monk: 0
- Warrior: 5
- Rogue: 15
- Cleric: 0
- Paladin: 10
This means the companion can take up to 20 levels in Warlock, 10 levels in Sorcerer, no levels in Monk, 5 levels in Warrior, 15 levels in Rogue, no levels in cleric, and 10 levels in Paladin. The sum of these levels is 60, which is within the ratio budget.
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