The Complete Book of Dwarves

Deep dwarf

A subrace of the Dwarf. Every value below is this subrace's own, resolved — marked where it is the Dwarf's unchanged.

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At a glance

Ability adjustmentsCON +2, CHA -2own
Infravision90 ftown
Movement6as Dwarf
Languagescommon, deep dwarf, duergar, drow, illithid, kuo-toa, troll, troglodyte, svirfneblin, undercommon, sign languageown

Requirements

Ability rangeSTR 8-18, DEX 3-16, CON 13-19, INT 3-18, WIS 3-18, CHA 3-15

Abilities

DetectionDetect grade or slope in passage 1–5 on d6 (within 10 ft); Detect new tunnel/passage construction 1–5 on d6 (within 10 ft); Detect sliding/shifting walls or rooms 1–4 on d6 (within 10 ft); Detect stonework traps, pits, and deadfalls 1–3 on d6 (within 10 ft); Determine approximate depth underground 1–3 on d6as Dwarf
Saving throws+1 vs poison and magical attacks (added to the Constitution bonus)own
Con save vs poisonby Constitution (Table 9)as Dwarf

Class access

ClassesFighter, Cleric, Thief, Crusader, Ninjaas Dwarf
MulticlassFighter/Cleric, Fighter/Thiefas Dwarf
Experience surchargeDeep dwarf +10%
Level limitsNot yet available in this app — the limits table is in the Dungeon Master's Guide. Ask your DM.

Kits

FighterAmazon, Barbarian, Beast-Rider, Berserker, Cavalier, Gladiator, Myrmidon, Noble Warrior, Peasant Hero, Pirate/Outlaw, Samurai, Savage, Swashbuckler, Wilderness Warrior, Animal Master, Axe For Hire, Clansdwarf, Hearth Guard, Battlerager, Highborn, Outcast, Rapid Response Rider, Champion, Temple Guard, Vindicator, Ghetto Fighter, Trader, Vermin Slayer, Wayfinder
ClericAmazon Priestess, Barbarian/Berserker Priest, Fighting-Monk, Nobleman Priest, Outlaw Priest, Pacifist Priest, Peasant Priest, Prophet Priest, Savage Priest, Scholar Priest, Crafts Priest, Pariah, Patrician, Ritual Priest, Champion, Temple Guard, Vindicator, Shinobi Priest
ThiefAcrobat, Adventurer, Assassin, Bandit, Beggar, Bounty Hunter, Buccaneer, Burglar, Cutpurse, Fence, Investigator, Scout, Smuggler, Spy, Swashbuckler, Swindler, Thug, Troubleshooter, Diplomat, Entertainer, Locksmith, Pest Controller, Ghetto Fighter, Trader, Vermin Slayer, Wayfinder
NinjaStealer-In, Intruder, Consort, Lone Wolf
Not yet availableSharpshooter (PHBR6)

Notes

  • Cannot cast wizard (arcane) spells; priest spells allowed.
  • Deep dwarf (PHBR6).
  • -1 on ALL rolls in bright sunlight or within the radius of a continual light spell. A plain light spell has no such effect.
  • The source prints a life expectancy of 380 years.