@userZynxIf I wanted to give a ranger wild shape, what feature should I replace? Talking about latest ranger playtest btw. It would probably have to be a subclass #wotcstaff
— (((Mike Mearls))) (@mikemearls) December 5, 2016
@userZynx I'd use moon druid as model #wotcstaff
— (((Mike Mearls))) (@mikemearls) December 5, 2016
It gives a mixture of utility, movement and toughness. This are all things available from Ranger spell casting, so I would see this as a fair swap.
I would suggest that that Character then have access to taking Moon Druid as their Archetype.