diff --git a/CMakeLists.txt b/CMakeLists.txt
index 87eabc5..839b40f 100644
--- a/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -59,6 +59,7 @@ list(APPEND Theodosius_SOURCES
 	"include/decomp/symbol.hpp"
 	"include/obf/engine.hpp"
 	"include/obf/pass.hpp"
+	"include/obf/passes/func_split_pass.hpp"
 	"include/obf/passes/jcc_rewrite_pass.hpp"
 	"include/obf/passes/next_inst_pass.hpp"
 	"include/obf/passes/reloc_transform_pass.hpp"
@@ -78,6 +79,7 @@ list(APPEND Theodosius_SOURCES
 	"src/decomp/routine.cpp"
 	"src/decomp/symbol.cpp"
 	"src/obf/engine.cpp"
+	"src/obf/passes/func_split_pass.cpp"
 	"src/obf/passes/jcc_rewrite_pass.cpp"
 	"src/obf/passes/next_inst_pass.cpp"
 	"src/obf/passes/reloc_transform_pass.cpp"
diff --git a/examples/demo/hello_world_pass.hpp b/examples/demo/hello_world_pass.hpp
index 90012a5..1be948e 100644
--- a/examples/demo/hello_world_pass.hpp
+++ b/examples/demo/hello_world_pass.hpp
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ class hello_world_pass_t : public generic_pass_t {
     return &obj;
   }
 
-  void generic_pass(decomp::symbol_t* sym) override {
+  void generic_pass(decomp::symbol_t* sym, sym_map_t& sym_tbl) override {
     spdlog::info("[hello_world_pass_t] symbol name: {}, symbol hash: {}",
                  sym->name(), sym->hash());
   }
diff --git a/examples/demo/main.cpp b/examples/demo/main.cpp
index b146f41..ffb3561 100644
--- a/examples/demo/main.cpp
+++ b/examples/demo/main.cpp
@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@
 #include <theo.hpp>
 
 #include <obf/engine.hpp>
+#include <obf/passes/func_split_pass.hpp>
 #include <obf/passes/jcc_rewrite_pass.hpp>
 #include <obf/passes/next_inst_pass.hpp>
 #include <obf/passes/reloc_transform_pass.hpp>
@@ -114,16 +115,17 @@ int main(int argc, char* argv[]) {
   //
   auto engine = theo::obf::engine_t::get();
 
-  // add in our hello world pass here
-  //
-  engine->add_pass(theo::obf::hello_world_pass_t::get());
-
   // add the rest of the passes in this order. this order is important.
   //
+  engine->add_pass(theo::obf::func_split_pass_t::get());
   engine->add_pass(theo::obf::reloc_transform_pass_t::get());
   engine->add_pass(theo::obf::next_inst_pass_t::get());
   engine->add_pass(theo::obf::jcc_rewrite_pass_t::get());
 
+  // add in our hello world pass here
+  //
+  engine->add_pass(theo::obf::hello_world_pass_t::get());
+
   std::string entry_name;
   std::cout << "enter the name of the entry point: ";
   std::cin >> entry_name;
@@ -147,5 +149,8 @@ int main(int argc, char* argv[]) {
   spdlog::info("decomposed {} symbols...", res.value());
   auto entry_pnt = t.compose();
   spdlog::info("entry point address: {:X}", entry_pnt);
+  spdlog::info("press enter to execute {}", entry_name.c_str());
+
+  std::getchar();
   reinterpret_cast<void (*)()>(entry_pnt)();
 }
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/include/decomp/symbol.hpp b/include/decomp/symbol.hpp
index fc09ad4..0b568cb 100644
--- a/include/decomp/symbol.hpp
+++ b/include/decomp/symbol.hpp
@@ -139,6 +139,12 @@ class symbol_t {
   /// <returns>the type of the symbol.</returns>
   sym_type_t type() const;
 
+  /// <summary>
+  /// setter for the type value.
+  /// </summary>
+  /// <param name="type">type of symbol.</param>
+  void type(sym_type_t type);
+
   /// <summary>
   /// returns a vector of relocations.
   /// </summary>
diff --git a/include/obf/pass.hpp b/include/obf/pass.hpp
index f0bf1fc..a3c609e 100644
--- a/include/obf/pass.hpp
+++ b/include/obf/pass.hpp
@@ -59,6 +59,10 @@ using allocator_t =
     std::function<std::uintptr_t(std::uint32_t,
                                  coff::section_characteristics_t)>;
 
+// symbol table map associated with the symbol table data structure.
+//
+using sym_map_t = std::map<std::size_t, decomp::symbol_t>;
+
 /// <summary>
 /// the pass_t class is a base clase for all passes made. you must override the
 /// pass_t::run virtual function and declare the logic of your pass there.
@@ -82,7 +86,7 @@ class pass_t {
   /// allows you to manipulate symbols in a generic manner.
   /// </summary>
   /// <param name="sym">a symbol of the same type of m_sym_type.</param>
-  virtual void generic_pass(decomp::symbol_t* sym) = 0;
+  virtual void generic_pass(decomp::symbol_t* sym, sym_map_t& sym_tbl) = 0;
 
   /// <summary>
   /// This virtual method is invoked prior to calling the "copier". This allows
diff --git a/include/obf/passes/func_split_pass.hpp b/include/obf/passes/func_split_pass.hpp
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ad7f955
--- /dev/null
+++ b/include/obf/passes/func_split_pass.hpp
@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+// Copyright (c) 2022, _xeroxz
+// All rights reserved.
+//
+// Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+// modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+//
+// 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+//    this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+//
+// 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+//    this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+//    and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+//
+// 3. Neither the name of the copyright holder nor the names of its
+//    contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from
+//    this software without specific prior written permission.
+//
+// THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
+// AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+// IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+// ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE
+// LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
+// CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
+// SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
+// INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN
+// CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
+// ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
+// POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+//
+
+#pragma once
+#include <obf/pass.hpp>
+
+namespace theo::obf {
+class func_split_pass_t : public generic_pass_t {
+  explicit func_split_pass_t() : generic_pass_t(decomp::sym_type_t::function) {}
+
+ public:
+  static func_split_pass_t* get();
+  void generic_pass(decomp::symbol_t* sym, sym_map_t& sym_tbl) override;
+};
+}  // namespace theo::obf
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/include/obf/passes/jcc_rewrite_pass.hpp b/include/obf/passes/jcc_rewrite_pass.hpp
index 630ece1..2272660 100644
--- a/include/obf/passes/jcc_rewrite_pass.hpp
+++ b/include/obf/passes/jcc_rewrite_pass.hpp
@@ -64,6 +64,6 @@ class jcc_rewrite_pass_t : public generic_pass_t {
 
  public:
   static jcc_rewrite_pass_t* get();
-  void generic_pass(decomp::symbol_t* sym) override;
+  void generic_pass(decomp::symbol_t* sym, sym_map_t& sym_tbl) override;
 };
 }  // namespace theo::obf
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/include/obf/passes/next_inst_pass.hpp b/include/obf/passes/next_inst_pass.hpp
index 674c352..f872936 100644
--- a/include/obf/passes/next_inst_pass.hpp
+++ b/include/obf/passes/next_inst_pass.hpp
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ class next_inst_pass_t : public generic_pass_t {
 
  public:
   static next_inst_pass_t* get();
-  void generic_pass(decomp::symbol_t* sym) override;
+  void generic_pass(decomp::symbol_t* sym, sym_map_t& sym_tbl) override;
 
  private:
   std::optional<recomp::reloc_t*> has_next_inst_reloc(decomp::symbol_t*);
diff --git a/include/obf/passes/reloc_transform_pass.hpp b/include/obf/passes/reloc_transform_pass.hpp
index 89e51ce..598d608 100644
--- a/include/obf/passes/reloc_transform_pass.hpp
+++ b/include/obf/passes/reloc_transform_pass.hpp
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ class reloc_transform_pass_t : public generic_pass_t {
 
  public:
   static reloc_transform_pass_t* get();
-  void generic_pass(decomp::symbol_t* sym) override;
+  void generic_pass(decomp::symbol_t* sym, sym_map_t& sym_tbl) override;
 
  private:
   std::optional<recomp::reloc_t*> has_legit_reloc(decomp::symbol_t* sym);
diff --git a/include/recomp/reloc.hpp b/include/recomp/reloc.hpp
index ecd6b75..94b7be6 100644
--- a/include/recomp/reloc.hpp
+++ b/include/recomp/reloc.hpp
@@ -81,30 +81,7 @@ class reloc_t {
   /// too.</param>
   void offset(std::uint32_t offset) { m_offset = offset; }
 
-  /// <summary>
-  /// adds a transformation to be applied to the relocation prior to writing it
-  /// into the symbol.
-  /// </summary>
-  /// <param name="entry">a pair containing a lambda function that when executed
-  /// transforms a relocation. the second value in the pair is a random value
-  /// which is passed to the lambda.</param>
-  void add_transform(
-      std::pair<obf::transform::transform_t*, std::uint32_t> entry) {
-    m_transforms.push_back(entry);
-  }
-
-  /// <summary>
-  /// gets the vector of transformation.
-  /// </summary>
-  /// <returns>returns the vector of transformations.</returns>
-  std::vector<std::pair<obf::transform::transform_t*, std::uint32_t>>&
-  get_transforms() {
-    return m_transforms;
-  }
-
  private:
-  std::vector<std::pair<obf::transform::transform_t*, std::uint32_t>>
-      m_transforms;
   std::string m_sym_name;
   std::size_t m_hash;
   std::uint32_t m_offset;
diff --git a/include/recomp/symbol_table.hpp b/include/recomp/symbol_table.hpp
index 75d77c2..3f375a8 100644
--- a/include/recomp/symbol_table.hpp
+++ b/include/recomp/symbol_table.hpp
@@ -99,6 +99,12 @@ class symbol_table_t {
   /// <returns>returns the size of the symbol table.</returns>
   std::uint32_t size();
 
+  /// <summary>
+  /// getter for underlying symbol hash map.
+  /// </summary>
+  /// <returns>returns the symbol hashmap.</returns>
+  std::map<std::size_t, decomp::symbol_t>& get();
+
  private:
   std::map<std::size_t, decomp::symbol_t> m_table;
 };
diff --git a/src/decomp/symbol.cpp b/src/decomp/symbol.cpp
index 134811a..d9eadeb 100644
--- a/src/decomp/symbol.cpp
+++ b/src/decomp/symbol.cpp
@@ -81,6 +81,10 @@ sym_type_t symbol_t::type() const {
   return m_sym_type;
 }
 
+void symbol_t::type(sym_type_t type) {
+  m_sym_type = type;
+}
+
 void symbol_t::allocated_at(std::uintptr_t allocated_at) {
   m_allocated_at = allocated_at;
 }
diff --git a/src/obf/passes/func_split_pass.cpp b/src/obf/passes/func_split_pass.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e07af4a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/obf/passes/func_split_pass.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,135 @@
+// Copyright (c) 2022, _xeroxz
+// All rights reserved.
+//
+// Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+// modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+//
+// 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+//    this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+//
+// 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+//    this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+//    and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+//
+// 3. Neither the name of the copyright holder nor the names of its
+//    contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from
+//    this software without specific prior written permission.
+//
+// THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
+// AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
+// IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+// ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE
+// LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
+// CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
+// SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
+// INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN
+// CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
+// ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
+// POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+//
+
+#include <obf/passes/func_split_pass.hpp>
+
+namespace theo::obf {
+func_split_pass_t* func_split_pass_t::get() {
+  static func_split_pass_t obj;
+  return &obj;
+}
+
+void func_split_pass_t::generic_pass(decomp::symbol_t* sym,
+                                     sym_map_t& sym_tbl) {
+  std::uint32_t offset = {};
+  xed_error_enum_t err;
+  xed_decoded_inst_t instr;
+  std::vector<decomp::symbol_t> result;
+  xed_state_t istate{XED_MACHINE_MODE_LONG_64, XED_ADDRESS_WIDTH_64b};
+  xed_decoded_inst_zero_set_mode(&instr, &istate);
+
+  // keep looping over the function, lower the number of bytes each time...
+  //
+  while ((err = xed_decode(&instr, sym->data().data() + offset,
+                           sym->data().size() - offset)) == XED_ERROR_NONE) {
+    // symbol name is of the format: symbol@instroffset, I.E: main@11...
+    //
+    auto new_sym_name = decomp::symbol_t::name(sym->img(), sym->sym());
+
+    // first instruction doesnt need the @offset...
+    //
+    if (offset)
+      new_sym_name.append("@").append(std::to_string(offset));
+
+    std::vector<recomp::reloc_t> relocs;
+    auto scn_relocs = reinterpret_cast<coff::reloc_t*>(
+        sym->scn()->ptr_relocs + reinterpret_cast<std::uint8_t*>(sym->img()));
+
+    // find if this instruction has a relocation or not...
+    // if so, return the reloc_t...
+    //
+    auto reloc = std::find_if(
+        scn_relocs, scn_relocs + sym->scn()->num_relocs,
+        [&](coff::reloc_t reloc) {
+          return reloc.virtual_address >= sym->sym()->value + offset &&
+                 reloc.virtual_address <
+                     sym->sym()->value + offset +
+                         xed_decoded_inst_get_length(&instr);
+        });
+
+    // if there is indeed a reloc for this instruction...
+    //
+    if (reloc != scn_relocs + sym->scn()->num_relocs) {
+      auto sym_reloc = sym->img()->get_symbol(reloc->symbol_index);
+      auto sym_name = decomp::symbol_t::name(sym->img(), sym_reloc);
+      auto sym_hash = decomp::symbol_t::hash(sym_name.data());
+      auto reloc_offset = reloc->virtual_address - sym->sym()->value - offset;
+      relocs.push_back(
+          recomp::reloc_t(reloc_offset, sym_hash, sym_name.data()));
+    }
+    // add a reloc to the next instruction...
+    // note that the offset is ZERO... comp_t will understand that
+    // relocs with offset ZERO means the next instructions...
+    //
+    auto next_inst_sym = decomp::symbol_t::name(sym->img(), sym->sym())
+                             .append("@")
+                             .append(std::to_string(
+                                 offset + xed_decoded_inst_get_length(&instr)));
+
+    relocs.push_back(recomp::reloc_t(0, decomp::symbol_t::hash(next_inst_sym),
+                                     next_inst_sym.data()));
+    // get the instructions bytes
+    //
+    std::vector<std::uint8_t> inst_bytes(
+        sym->data().data() + offset,
+        sym->data().data() + offset + xed_decoded_inst_get_length(&instr));
+
+    result.push_back(decomp::symbol_t(sym->img(), new_sym_name, offset,
+                                      inst_bytes, sym->scn(), sym->sym(),
+                                      relocs, decomp::sym_type_t::instruction));
+    // after creating the symbol and dealing with relocs then print the
+    // information we have concluded...
+    //
+    char buff[255];
+    offset += xed_decoded_inst_get_length(&instr);
+    xed_format_context(XED_SYNTAX_INTEL, &instr, buff, sizeof buff, NULL, NULL,
+                       NULL);
+    spdlog::info("[func_split_pass_t] {}: {}", new_sym_name, buff);
+    // need to set this so that instr can be used to decode again...
+    xed_decoded_inst_zero_set_mode(&instr, &istate);
+  }
+
+  // remove the relocation to the next symbol from the last instruction
+  //
+  auto& last_inst = result.back();
+  auto& last_inst_relocs = last_inst.relocs();
+  last_inst_relocs.erase(last_inst_relocs.end() - 1);
+
+  // insert the split instructions into the symbol table.
+  //
+  for (auto& symbol : result) {
+    auto itr = sym_tbl.find(symbol.hash());
+    if (itr != sym_tbl.end())
+      itr->second = symbol;
+    else
+      sym_tbl.insert({symbol.hash(), symbol});
+  }
+}
+}  // namespace theo::obf
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diff --git a/src/obf/passes/jcc_rewrite_pass.cpp b/src/obf/passes/jcc_rewrite_pass.cpp
index 65f83b3..97e33aa 100644
--- a/src/obf/passes/jcc_rewrite_pass.cpp
+++ b/src/obf/passes/jcc_rewrite_pass.cpp
@@ -37,7 +37,8 @@ jcc_rewrite_pass_t* jcc_rewrite_pass_t::get() {
   return &obj;
 }
 
-void jcc_rewrite_pass_t::generic_pass(decomp::symbol_t* sym) {
+void jcc_rewrite_pass_t::generic_pass(decomp::symbol_t* sym,
+                                      sym_map_t& sym_tbl) {
   std::int32_t disp = {};
   xed_decoded_inst_t inst;
   xed_state_t istate{XED_MACHINE_MODE_LONG_64, XED_ADDRESS_WIDTH_64b};
@@ -77,7 +78,7 @@ void jcc_rewrite_pass_t::generic_pass(decomp::symbol_t* sym) {
 
     // run next_inst_pass on this symbol to generate the transformations for the
     // relocation to the jcc branch dest instruction...
-    next_inst_pass_t::get()->generic_pass(sym);
+    next_inst_pass_t::get()->generic_pass(sym, sym_tbl);
   }
 };
 }  // namespace theo::obf
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diff --git a/src/obf/passes/next_inst_pass.cpp b/src/obf/passes/next_inst_pass.cpp
index 6915400..eabd92a 100644
--- a/src/obf/passes/next_inst_pass.cpp
+++ b/src/obf/passes/next_inst_pass.cpp
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ next_inst_pass_t* next_inst_pass_t::get() {
   return &obj;
 }
 
-void next_inst_pass_t::generic_pass(decomp::symbol_t* sym) {
+void next_inst_pass_t::generic_pass(decomp::symbol_t* sym, sym_map_t& sym_tbl) {
   std::optional<recomp::reloc_t*> reloc;
   if (!(reloc = has_next_inst_reloc(sym)).has_value())
     return;
diff --git a/src/obf/passes/reloc_transform_pass.cpp b/src/obf/passes/reloc_transform_pass.cpp
index 3e01b6f..dd7f4ea 100644
--- a/src/obf/passes/reloc_transform_pass.cpp
+++ b/src/obf/passes/reloc_transform_pass.cpp
@@ -36,7 +36,8 @@ reloc_transform_pass_t* reloc_transform_pass_t::get() {
   return &obj;
 }
 
-void reloc_transform_pass_t::generic_pass(decomp::symbol_t* sym) {
+void reloc_transform_pass_t::generic_pass(decomp::symbol_t* sym,
+                                          sym_map_t& sym_tbl) {
   std::optional<recomp::reloc_t*> reloc;
   if (!(reloc = has_legit_reloc(sym)).has_value())
     return;
diff --git a/src/recomp/symbol_table.cpp b/src/recomp/symbol_table.cpp
index e81007d..449bcdd 100644
--- a/src/recomp/symbol_table.cpp
+++ b/src/recomp/symbol_table.cpp
@@ -69,6 +69,10 @@ std::optional<decomp::symbol_t*> symbol_table_t::sym_from_alloc(
                               : std::optional<decomp::symbol_t*>{};
 }
 
+std::map<std::size_t, decomp::symbol_t>& symbol_table_t::get() {
+  return m_table;
+}
+
 std::uint32_t symbol_table_t::size() {
   return m_table.size();
 }
diff --git a/src/theo.cpp b/src/theo.cpp
index c750667..015f9ab 100644
--- a/src/theo.cpp
+++ b/src/theo.cpp
@@ -54,12 +54,34 @@ std::optional<std::uint32_t> theo_t::decompose() {
 }
 
 std::uintptr_t theo_t::compose() {
-  // run obfuscation engine on all symbols...
-  //
   auto engine = obf::engine_t::get();
+  auto& sym_tbl = m_sym_tbl.get();
+
+  // run obfuscation engine on function symbols...
+  //
+  m_sym_tbl.for_each([&](decomp::symbol_t& sym) {
+    engine->for_each(&sym, [&](decomp::symbol_t* sym, obf::pass_t* pass) {
+      if (sym->type() == decomp::sym_type_t::function)
+        pass->generic_pass(sym, sym_tbl);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // run obfuscation engine on instruction symbols...
+  //
+  m_sym_tbl.for_each([&](decomp::symbol_t& sym) {
+    engine->for_each(&sym, [&](decomp::symbol_t* sym, obf::pass_t* pass) {
+      if (sym->type() == decomp::sym_type_t::instruction)
+        pass->generic_pass(sym, sym_tbl);
+    });
+  });
+
+  // run obfuscation engine on all other symbols...
+  //
   m_sym_tbl.for_each([&](decomp::symbol_t& sym) {
     engine->for_each(&sym, [&](decomp::symbol_t* sym, obf::pass_t* pass) {
-      pass->generic_pass(sym);
+      if (sym->type() != decomp::sym_type_t::instruction &&
+          sym->type() != decomp::sym_type_t::function)
+        pass->generic_pass(sym, sym_tbl);
     });
   });