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December 19, 2025
Subclasses

Rogue: Saboteur | New Subclass!

This is a really fun and flavorful subclass that benefits from but doesn't need a world to play in with gunpowder and firearms. Alchemy is a perfectly good substitute!

A rogue that’s especially capable of disruption and upsetting the status quo is likely to be a Saboteur. Rogues of this archetype thrive with mechanical gadgetry and explosions—sometimes controlled ones. These contractors of chaos and uppenders of the upstanding are known for being pivotal characters in moments of great revolution and the greatest adventures.

  • Create explosives that upend magic, constructs, buildings, line of sight, movement, and more.

  • Get a free Sneak Attack opportunity, even if you don't have advantage on the attack or a nearby ally, whenever you affect someone with a bomb!

  • Upgrade your bombs to be special versions, which increase their effectiveness, damage, and range!

  • Prevent enemies from attacking or succeeding on ability checks by disrupting their efforts, reducing their rolls by 1d6 when you reduce your own Sneak Attack by the same amount!

  • Evade attacks and blast enemies by dropping bombs at your feet when you use your Uncanny Dodge, exploding away when you do!

Since not all subclasses are tied to a specific setting in Saddlebag Year 6, consider the following pre-existing settings to align this with.

  • Aelorynne

  • Antronec

  • Breezeport

  • Direstone

  • Iphae's Fall

  • Orostead

  • Polaris

  • TDMA

  • The Echoing Isles

  • The Infinite Animarum

  • The Mountain of Gold

  • The Upheaval

  • Wanderhold

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As always, further revisions will be made here with published updates as they're released, as needed.

Credits

I was responsible for direction, design, and additional editing for this setting. However, this couldn't be possible without extra help. If you like this setting, consider supporting these other incredible creators:

TheArenaGuy — Editing

Damien Mammoliti — Subclass illustration

And all the passionate playtesters!

This release is also made especially possible by the extra generosity of $12+ Legendary Heroes! Thank you all so much for you support, and be proud of your place in the end credits! You've earned it!