D&D Subclass Count Comparison (PHB Options)
How many paths does the Wizard have at 8? Compare all 12 D and D subclass counts from Barbarian to Cleric with Handbook data inside a linked converter tool.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbarian paths 2 paths. Berserker plus Totem. | 2 subclasses | Primal rage, 2014 Handbook | D&D 5e Player's Handbook 2014: Barbarian 2 paths |
| Bard colleges 2 colleges. Lore plus Valor. | 2 subclasses | Music magic, 2014 Handbook | D&D 5e Player's Handbook 2014: Bard 2 colleges |
| Cleric domains 7 domains. Second most here. | 7 subclasses | Divine caster, 2014 Handbook | D&D 5e Player's Handbook 2014: Cleric 7 domains |
| Druid circles 2 circles. Land plus Moon. | 2 subclasses | Nature caster, 2014 Handbook | D&D 5e Player's Handbook 2014: Druid 2 circles |
| Fighter archetypes 3 archetypes. Champion line. | 3 subclasses | Weapon master, 2014 Handbook | D&D 5e Player's Handbook 2014: Fighter 3 archetypes |
| Monk traditions 3 traditions. Open Hand line. | 3 subclasses | Martial artist, 2014 Handbook | D&D 5e Player's Handbook 2014: Monk 3 traditions |
| Paladin oaths 3 oaths. Devotion line. | 3 subclasses | Holy oath, 2014 Handbook | D&D 5e Player's Handbook 2014: Paladin 3 oaths |
| Ranger archetypes 2 archetypes. Hunter plus Beast. | 2 subclasses | Wild hunter, 2014 Handbook | D&D 5e Player's Handbook 2014: Ranger 2 archetypes |
| Rogue archetypes 3 archetypes. Thief line. | 3 subclasses | Skilled trickster, 2014 Handbook | D&D 5e Player's Handbook 2014: Rogue 3 archetypes |
| Sorcerer origins 2 origins. Draconic plus Wild. | 2 subclasses | Wild magic, 2014 Handbook | D&D 5e Player's Handbook 2014: Sorcerer 2 origins |
| Warlock patrons 3 patrons. Archfey line. | 3 subclasses | Pact caster, 2014 Handbook | D&D 5e Player's Handbook 2014: Warlock 3 patrons |
| Wizard schools Top here at 8 schools. | 8 subclasses | Arcane study, 2014 Handbook | D&D 5e Player's Handbook 2014: Wizard 8 schools |
About this converter
D and D 5e Player's Handbook prints subclass options for every class from 2 to 8. Wizard at 8 tops the table with eight arcane schools. Cleric at 7 follows with seven divine domains. Fighter, Monk, Paladin, Rogue and Warlock tie at 3. Barbarian, Bard, Druid, Ranger and Sorcerer tie at 2. That makes one Wizard equal four Barbarians of choice. Every value here is the 2014 Handbook count before later books add paths.
How to use it
Pick two classes and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. One box holds a count of the first options, one holds the matching count of the second, one holds total options. Try 1 Wizard against Barbarians.
Later books add many paths, so rows pin the 2014 Handbook to keep one era per row. Unearthed Arcana playtest paths stay out because they never reached print. Variant features that swap powers without adding paths stay out. The 2024 Handbook resets counts and lives on its own scale. Rogue at 3 ties the Fighter group, keeping five classes level in the middle of the table.
FAQ
Which class has the most options?
Wizard at 8 schools. Cleric follows at 7 domains.
Which has the fewest?
Five classes tie at 2: Barbarian, Bard, Druid, Ranger and Sorcerer.
Which book are these from?
The 2014 Player's Handbook class chapters. Later books add paths and stay out.
Is playtest material included?
No. Unearthed Arcana never reached print, so only Handbook paths are rowed.
Sources
- D&D 5e Player's Handbook 2014 ch. 3 (Barbarian 2, Bard 2, Cleric 7, Druid 2)
- D&D 5e Player's Handbook 2014 ch. 3 (Fighter 3, Monk 3, Paladin 3, Ranger 2)
- D&D 5e Player's Handbook 2014 ch. 3 (Rogue 3, Sorcerer 2, Warlock 3, Wizard 8)
Last verified: 2026-10-03 · 12 entries
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