Quote Originally Posted by GeistInMachine View Post
Would it be possible to see DPR ranges for each summons?

Also, I think you may be underrating Warhorse. You reference it for transport only, but it hits like a greatsword, and trampling charge is essentially Pounce
Getting that DC14 prone early can double the DPR of a group of warhorses as they all get a second attack

Compared to Velociraptors, one hooves does do less than a multiattack, 11 vs 14, but the warhorse is +6 to hit vs +4. If the first or second warhorse that attacks gets the prone rider, the whole group of 4 will have more dpr than the 8 velociraptors. Probably even if its the third warhorse prone procs on when you take the accuracy difference into account
It's about perspective. While it's not bad on its own, it needs to be looked at through the scope of the spell. Warhorses are in the unfortunate position of being CR 1/2 so you can only get 4, while it is much worse individually than the CR 2 options.

So for straight damage, it's always better to go for 8 CR 1/4ths and if you need fewer summons, it's better to get an Auroch or Rhino.

I will say that they can make really good front liners if you can get the ones with Plate armor for 18 AC.