Hi everyone. I haven't seen anyone particularly mention that the new Slayer Ranger got bonus spells known again. They keep going back and forth on if that will be a core part of the Ranger. I personally think the ranger could really use some bonus spells (I also think Hunter's Mark should be a class ability, but that's neither here nor there). So, what should those bonus spells be?
Here's my stab at it:
Beast Master
1^st –Animal Friendship: 'New' Beast Masters can talk to animals, but sometimes you still have to calm momma bear in a split second.
2^nd –Beast Sense: Super useful to put on your companion and send them off.
3^rd –Conjure Animals: Call animals to your aid.
4^th –Polymorph*, Dominate Beast*: Unsure which. Polymorph if it could be limited to beasts maybe (Dar never did that, though), or a big Dominate when needed.
5^th –Commune with Nature?: There wasn't much that stood out here.
Hunter
1^st –Longstrider: Hunters need to be quick to track down their prey.
2^nd –Locate Object: Hunting someone with a stolen object?
3^rd –Nondetection: Better to stalk up on someone.
4^th –Locate Creature: Super tracking.
5^th –Scrying: Even more super tracking.
What are your thoughts? Does the ranger need more spells? Do you have other suggestions for these spell levels?