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Gnome, Deep (Svirfneblin)

Small · Humanoid · CR 0 · Neutral Good

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

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CON

INT

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CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral Good

XP 0

Initiative Bonus +2

Senses

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Investigation +3 Perception +2 Stealth +4

Actions

Poisoned Dart

+4 to hit, range 30/120 ft (9.1/36.6 m). Hit: 1d4+2 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

War Pick

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+2 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.

About Gnome, Deep (Svirfneblin)

Gnome, Deep (Svirfneblin) is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 0. It has a neutral good alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 16 hit points (derived from None).

GM Tips: Using Gnome, Deep (Svirfneblin)

2 tips available

When using Gnome, Deep (Svirfneblin) in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Minion Strategy: Use as scouts or minions for larger threats
Group Tactics: Group 3-4 together to pose a moderate threat

Player Guide: Facing Gnome, Deep (Svirfneblin)

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Easy Target: This creature is weak - focus on other threats
Group Threat: Multiple can be dangerous - use area attacks

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 50 XP
Hard: 75 XP
Deadly: 100 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Gnome, Deep (Svirfneblin)?: Gnome, Deep (Svirfneblin) has a Challenge Rating of 0, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.
What type of creature is Gnome, Deep (Svirfneblin)?: Gnome, Deep (Svirfneblin) is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.