I was hoping to get peoples opinions on what they would choose for bonded spells from the spellbinder archetype?
My initial thoughts is that given the full round restriction, the better spells to choose would be ones that you would cast once (possibly twice) a combat, with the idea of using spellbond to re-memorize them between battles (spells like haste). Or buff spells that are useful when you know in advance of what your facing (like resist energy).
So, what spells would you consider good candidates for a spellbinder wizard?
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You've got the right idea(s) IMO.
1) As you described, one good use is for spells that you use in almost every combat but don't need to spam (i.e. Haste, Black Tentacles, maybe Dispel Magic). You'd memorize your bound spell (along with whatever else you want), cast it in combat, then after combat, convert one of your other spells back into your bound spell.
2) A second use would be for any spell you think you may use regularly, but either before combat or outside of combat altogether (i.e. Resist Energy, Detect Thoughts, Clairvoyance, Animate Dead). You'd memorize things other than your bonded spell(s) and swap to your bound spells as needed.
They're both going to be useful in boosting your versatility by allowing you to memorize spells you may not otherwise memorize while still having access to your bread and butter. Combine with Preferred Spell or Greater Spell Specialization for more spontaneous goodness (I prefer using these for spells you DO intend to spam, and ultimately for your Perfected Spell).
Happy Hunting!