The Complete Book of Gnomes & Halflings

Svirfneblin (deep gnome)

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

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At a glance

Ability adjustmentsWIS +1, DEX +1, INT -1, CHA -2own
Infravision120 ftown
Movement6as Gnome
Languagescommon, deep gnome, gnome, underworld common, drow, kuo-toan, earth-elemental vibration speechown

Requirements

Ability rangeSTR 6-18, DEX 3-18, CON 8-18, INT 6-18, WIS 3-18, CHA 3-18
Subrace rangeSTR 6-18, DEX 6-19, CON 6-18, INT 3-17, WIS 4-19, CHA 1-16A score outside this range warns; the choice still stands, and your DM decides.

Abilities

DetectionDetect grade or slope in passage 1–5 on d6 (within 10 ft); Detect unsafe walls, ceiling, and floors 1–7 on d10 (within 10 ft); Determine approximate depth underground 1–4 on d6; Determine approximate direction underground 1–3 on d6as Gnome
Special abilitiesBlindness (1/day), Blur (1/day), Change self (1/day)own
Saving throws+3 vs all saving throws except poison, +2 vs poisonown

Class access

ClassesFighter, Cleric, Thief, illusionistas Gnome
MulticlassFighter/Thief, Illusionist/Thief, Fighter/Cleric, Cleric/Illusionist, Cleric/Thief, Fighter/Illusionistas Gnome
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, Breachgnome, Goblinsticker, Stalker
ClericAmazon Priestess, Barbarian/Berserker Priest, Fighting-Monk, Nobleman Priest, Outlaw Priest, Pacifist Priest, Peasant Priest, Prophet Priest, Savage Priest, Scholar Priest, Rocktender, Treetender, Shinobi Priest
ThiefAcrobat, Adventurer, Assassin, Bandit, Beggar, Bounty Hunter, Buccaneer, Burglar, Cutpurse, Fence, Investigator, Scout, Smuggler, Spy, Swashbuckler, Swindler, Thug, Troubleshooter, Tumbler, Buffoon, Stalker
illusionistAcademician, Amazon Sorceress, Anagakok, Militant Wizard, Mystic, Patrician, Peasant Wizard, Savage Wizard, Witch, Wu Jen, Imagemaker, Vanisher, Buffoon
Not yet availableMouseburglar (PHBR9)

Notes

  • (PHBR9). Underground detection is the rock gnome's, unchanged.
  • Radiates non-detection continuously.
  • Freezing in place underground leaves the 60% undetectable, even to .
  • Surprised only on a 1 in 10; surprises others 90% of the time.
  • Stun darts: 40-ft range, +2 to hit; a target failing a is stunned 1 and slowed 4 rounds.
  • Elite (3rd and above) also carry acid darts (+2d4) and sleep-gas crystal caltrops.
  • DM-gated: the source models a PC as an earned/approved entry, not a default pick.