Zareth's Book of Hidden Ways
72 bold, brutal subclasses for 5e. Drop fresh archetypes into any campaign—6 for every 5e class—each built for fast, deeply playable table action with punchy, unique mechanics and a dash of old-school grit.
Kickstarter-Funded. “Zareth’s Book of Hidden Ways” funded with 519 backers pledging €24,827 (campaign ran in July 2025).
What You’ll Love
Six Subclasses For Every Class: 72 unique options so every player finds a perfect fit, from martial twists to weird magic.
Built For Play, Not Bloat: Clean, impactful features that hit the table fast and stay fun at higher levels.
Old-School Flavor, 5e Ease: Modern balance with classic attitude—plug-and-play for any 5e table.
What’s Inside
A horde of subclasses spanning all 5e roles and themes.
Distinct mechanics and flavorful hooks to reshape builds and party dynamics.
Design that embraces bold choices and high-energy play.
Who It’s For
Groups who want fresh character toys without switching systems—players chasing standout builds and DMs who love giving their table new toys that just work.
Learn More
Want to see the original campaign, updates and previews? Check it out here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/belazan/zareths-book-of-hidden-ways
Pages
192
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