Special Mount
Both the paladin's Divine Bond mount and the cavalier's mount "function as a druid's animal companion, using the class's level as her effective druid level" — the identical growth table and special abilities as a druid's animal companion, not a separate progression. See the Special Mount rules page for how the two grants differ in how the mount is acquired, called, and lost.
Link Level 1 F · Gated Unlock
The handler can direct her animal companion as a free action (instead of a move action) and push it as a move action (instead of a standard action), even with no ranks in Handle Animal. She also gains a +4 circumstance bonus on all Handle Animal and wild empathy checks made regarding the companion.
Evasion Level 3 F · Gated Unlock
If the companion is subjected to an attack that allows a Reflex save for half damage, it takes no damage on a successful save.
Ability Score Increase Level 4 E · Scaling Numeric Track
The companion adds +1 to one ability score of the handler's choice. Granted four times total (at EDL 4, 9, 14, and 20); each instance is a separate choice and can go to the same score or different scores.
Devotion Level 6 F · Gated Unlock
The companion gains a +4 morale bonus on Will saves against enchantment spells and effects. This represents the bond with its handler and cannot be suppressed or stolen by enchantment — it is always active.
Multiattack Level 9 F · Gated Unlock
The companion gains Multiattack as a bonus feat if it has three or more natural attacks. If it does not have three natural attacks, it instead gains a second attack with one natural weapon at a −5 penalty. Multiattack reduces all secondary natural attack penalties from −5 to −2.
Improved Evasion Level 15 F · Gated Unlock
Upgrades Evasion. The companion takes no damage on a successful Reflex save against a half-damage attack, and only half damage on a failed save (instead of full damage).
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