A Ranger gets between 2 and 11 spells known, plus the possibility of learning two Druid cantrips if they choose the Druidic Warrior fighting style.
Rangers get their first two spells at 2nd-level, then gain +1 spell each time they reach an odd-numbered level.
A Ranger can also change one spell for another Ranger spell whenever they increase their Ranger level.
So, at level 5, when a Ranger gains access to 2nd-level spells, they could learn one 2nd-level spell from leveling up, and then change a 1st-level spell known to a 2nd-level spell. In this way, a level 5 Ranger can instantly get access to two 2nd-level spells.
Ranger Spells by Level
| Level | Spells Known |
|---|---|
| 1st | – |
| 2nd | 2 |
| 3rd | 3 |
| 4th | 3 |
| 5th | 4 |
| 6th | 4 |
| 7th | 5 |
| 8th | 5 |
| 9th | 6 |
| 10th | 6 |
| 11th | 7 |
| 12th | 7 |
| 13th | 8 |
| 14th | 8 |
| 15th | 9 |
| 16th | 9 |
| 17th | 10 |
| 18th | 10 |
| 19th | 11 |
| 20th | 11 |
Matt Zane
Author, DnD Lounge
Matt Zane started DnD Lounge in 2021. Matt began playing DnD 5e in 2015, and has been DMing since 2017. He loves optimization, but also enjoys looking for creative ways to use spells and abilities that follow the spirit and letter of the rules. He also eschews pure optimization in favor of a more balanced approach, where building a character is primarily about serving an interesting story arc and party dynamics rather than maxing out DPR.