Original Hireling

[Clementx]

Originally Posted by Andrew Hackard

"But what about the Siege Engine?" I asked.

So you are saying the basic Hireling can carry and grant you a bonus from a single item, which does not count against your slots, hands, or Bigness? Because if the Siege Engine's text is unnecessary, that is what you are saying. This certainly is a drastic change.

If the meaning of

Originally Posted by Andrew Hackard

you could use the item the Hireling carried

is that you gain the bonus but need to wear it yourself, then nothing is different, and the Siege Engine's text is needed.