Deep Gnome

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Also called deep gnomes, svirfneblin are said to dwell in great cities deep underground. A svirfneblin has wiry, rock-colored skin usually medium brown to brownish gray. Only males are bald; females have stringy gray hair. The average svirfneblin lifespan is 250 years.

Overview

"An arcane illusionist with affinity for the fathomless darks of the earth."

• Deep Gnome is available from the DDO Store for 1,295  or - as the only Iconic - also free during VIP subscription.
• As all Iconic Heroes, Deep Gnomes start at level 15 (1,050,000XP).
• Deep Gnome first level is Wizard. Then, they can either take a predefined path, or customize their Wizard levels, or reject training and leave the starting area with enough experience to train to level 15.

Racial traits

• +2 Intelligence, +2 Wisdom, –2 Strength, -2 Charisma
• +1 size bonus to Armor Class
• +1 size bonus on attack rolls
• +4 size bonus on Hide checks
• Carrying capacity is three-quarters of that of a Medium character.
• -4 Intimidate penalty for each class size lower (-4 vs. normal, -8 vs. large).
• +2 racial bonus on Haggle and Use Magic Device checks.
• Racial Spell Resistance: You are naturally resistant to spells and magical effects. You have 6 Spell Resistance, protecting you from many nondamaging spells and effects. This stacks with other sources of Spell Resistance.
• Weapon Proficiency: Gnomes are automatically proficient with the Light Hammer, Throwing Hammer and Warhammer.

Deities

Further information: Deity feats

• Amaunator (Heavy Mace): Favored by Amaunator → Child of Amaunator → Amaunator's Brilliance → Beloved of Amaunator
• Helm (Bastard Sword): Favored by Helm → Child of Helm → Ever Watchful → Beloved of Helm
• Silvanus (Maul): Favored by Silvanus → Child of Silvanus → Blessing of Silvanus → Beloved of Silvanus

Feats

Racial Feats

Icon	Feat	Type	Description	Prerequisites
	Gnomish Proficiencies	Passive	You have some special bonuses due to your gnomish heritage: +2 Haggle +2 Use Magic Device	Gnome
	Small Size Bonus	Passive	As a Small creature, Gnomes gain a +1 size bonus to attack rolls and Armor Class, and a +4 bonus on Hide checks.	Gnome
	Martial Weapon Proficiency: Light Hammer	Passive	You do not suffer a -4 penalty on attack rolls when using a Light Hammer.	Gnome
	Martial Weapon Proficiency: Throwing Hammer	Passive	You do not suffer a -4 penalty on attack rolls when using a Throwing Hammer.	Gnome
	Martial Weapon Proficiency: Warhammer	Passive	You do not suffer a -4 penalty on attack rolls when using a Warhammer.	Gnome

Iconic past life feats

• Passive: +3 Magical Resistance Rating
• Active: +1 Illusion DC and +5 Acid Spell Power

Enhancements

Core abilities

	Wariness : +1 Dodge, +2 Magical Resistance Rating
	AP Cost: 1	Level: 1	Progression: 0	No requirements
	Wisdom: Select one: +1 Intelligence +1 Wisdom
	AP Cost: 2	Level: 2	Progression: 1	Requires: Wariness
	Wariness: +1 Dodge, +2 Magical Resistance Rating
	AP Cost: 1	Level: 4	Progression: 3	Requires: Wisdom
	Wisdom: Select one: +1 Intelligence +1 Wisdom
	AP Cost: 2	Level: 8	Progression: 4	Requires: Wariness
	Scrolls: Retain Essence: You gain a 15% racial bonus to your odds of retaining a copy of a Scroll when using it. +2 Dodge, +2 Magical Resistance Rating
	AP Cost: 1	Level: 16	Progression: 6	Requires: Wisdom

Tier One

Requires Wariness

	Illusory Escape: When you tumble, you will phase out of reality briefly, passing through enemies as you do so.
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 1	Progression: 1	No requirements
	Wand and Scroll Mastery: +25%/+50%/+75% effectiveness from your wands, scrolls, and other items that cast spells, and +1/+2/+3 to the save DC of your offensive wands. Taking Wand and Scroll Mastery in one enhancement tree will block its availability in other enhancement trees.
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 1	No requirements
	Underdark Experience: +1/+2/+3 to all saves.
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 1	No requirements
	Stealth or Awareness: Choose one: Awareness: +1/+2/+3 to Listen, Spot and Search. Stealthy: +1/+2/+3 to Hide and Move Silently.
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 1	No requirements
	Gnomish Weapon Training: +1 to hit and damage with light hammers, light maces, light picks, shortswords, shortbows, light crossbows, and light repeating crossbows.
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 1	Progression: 1	No requirements

Tier Two

Requires 5 APs spent in tree

	Conjure Stone: Conjure a boulder and hurl it at an enemy, dealing 6d4/12d4/20d4 bludgeoning damage and knocking down enemy on failed reflex save DC 10/15/20 + INT modifier. Activation Cost: 25/15/5 Spell points. Cooldown: 10/8/6 seconds.
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 5	No requirements
	Hardy Nature: +2/+4/+6 Bonus to Armor Class and +1/+2/+3 Physical Resistance Rating.
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 5	No requirements
	Greater Color Spray: Activation Cost: 10/5/2 Spell Points. Cooldown: 8 seconds. Metamagic: Quicken, Heighten, Enlarge, Embolden. Spell Resistance: No Enemies are sprayed with illusions of color, and must make a Will save or be Dazed, Blinded, and/or Silenced. The target must make a saving throw for each effect. DC: Character Level + Intelligence Modifier + Illusion DC bonus. *3.19.2023 Note - Current testing shows the actual DC = 15 + INT + Illusion
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 5	No requirements
	Permanent Blur: You gain a permanent Blur effect.
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 1	Progression: 5	No requirements
	Gnomish Weapon Training: +1 to hit and damage with light hammers, light maces, light picks, shortswords, shortbows, light crossbows, and light repeating crossbows.
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 1	Progression: 5	Requires: Gnomish Weapon Training (Tier 1)

Tier Three

Requires 10 APs spent in tree

	Spellcraft: +5/+10/+20 Spellcraft
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 10	No requirements
	Nimble Reaction: +1/+2/+3 Armor Maximum Dexterity Bonus and Maximum Dodge Bonus.
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 10	No requirements
	Stoneskin: You get Stoneskin as an SLA. Activation Cost: 10 Spell Points. Cooldown: 20/15/10 seconds.
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 10	No requirements
	Racial Spell Focus: Illusion: +1/+2/+3 to Illusion DCs
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 10	No requirements
	Gnomish Weapon Training: +2 to hit and damage with light hammers, light maces, light picks, shortswords, shortbows, light crossbows, and light repeating crossbows.
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 1	Progression: 10	Requires: Gnomish Weapon Training (Tier 2)

Tier Four

Requires 15 APs spent in tree

	Phantasmal Killer: You gain Phantasmal Killer as an SLA. Activation Cost: 25/15/5 Spell Points. Cooldown: 16 seconds. DC is Character level + Intelligence modifier + Illusion DC bonus.
	AP Cost: 1	Ranks: 3	Progression: 15	No requirements
	Gnomish Favored Enemy: Gnomes have a history of racial enmity with several kinds of creatures. Choose a Favored Enemy feat for one of these: Goblinoid or Reptilian
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 1	Progression: 15	No requirements
	Gnomish Weapon Training: +2 to hit and damage with light hammers, light maces, light picks, shortswords, shortbows, light crossbows, and light repeating crossbows. +1 Competence Bonus to Critical Threat Range with the same weapons.
	AP Cost: 2	Ranks: 1	Progression: 15	Requires: Gnomish Weapon Training (Tier 3)

Starter equipment

Upon reaching level 15, you receive a container item called Deep Gnome Equipment. Double click in your inventory to open it and receive the following Bound to Character on AcquireBound to Character on Acquire: This item is Bound to Character on Acquire, minimum level 15, and Race Absolutely Required: Deep Gnome items:

(Total Ability Modifiers = Dex +4, Con +6, Int +7)

Item	Race	Type	Enhancements
Beast-leather Belt	Deep Gnome	Belt	Vitality +20Vitality +20: Passive: +20 Vitality bonus to Hit Points. Spot +13Spot +13: Passive: +13 Competence bonus to the Spot skill.
Stone-steady Boots	Deep Gnome	Boots	Speed VSpeed V: Passive: +25% enhancement bonus to movement speed, +5 enhancement bonus to melee and ranged attack speed. Spellcraft +13Spellcraft +13: Passive: +13 Competence bonus to the Spellcraft skill.
Forged Armlets	Deep Gnome	Bracers	Proof Against Disease +6 Proof Against Disease +6: This item grants its wearer immunity to natural diseases. This item also grants a +6 Enhancement bonus to saving throws against magical diseases, and the wearer does not fail saving throws against them on a roll of a natural 1 (this renders the wearer immune to magical diseases with a DC of less than 7 + their Fortitude save). Acid Resistance +30Acid Resistance +30: Passive: +30 Enhancement bonus to your Acid Resistance.
Mantle of the Deep	Deep Gnome	Cloak	Efficient Metamagic - Maximize IIEfficient Metamagic - Maximize II: The additional spell point cost for using the Maximize Metamagic feat is reduced by 4 SP. Illusion Focus II Illusion Focus II: +2 Equipment bonus to the DC of Illusion spells. Feather FallingFeather Falling: This item is engraved with feathers and bestows a powerful magical effect. Whenever the wearer begins to fall from any height, this effect slows the descent dramatically, causing the wearer to fall like a feather.
Gloves of the Miner	Deep Gnome	Gloves	Exceptional Constitution +1Exceptional Constitution +1: This item gives the wearer improved health, granting a +1 exceptional bonus to Constitution. Resistance +5 Resistance +5: Passive: +5 Resistance bonus to Fortitude, Reflex, and Will Saving Throws.
Intricate Lenses	Deep Gnome	Goggles	Intelligence +6 Intelligence +6: This item focuses the power of the wearer's mind, granting a +6 enhancement bonus to Intelligence. Efficient Metamagic - Extend IIEfficient Metamagic - Extend II: The additional spell point cost for using the Extend Metamagic feat is reduced by 2 SP.
Delver's Helm	Deep Gnome	Helm	Protection +5Protection +5: Passive: +5 Deflection bonus to Armor Class. Exceptional Healing Amplification +20Healing Amplification: This effect amplifies all incoming positive energy healing by +20 (Exceptional bonus). Includes spells, potions, and other effects.
Illusionist's Focus	Deep Gnome	Light Hammer	+3 Enhancement Bonus+3 Enhancement Bonus: +3 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. Wizardry VWizardry V: This item grants the wearer +125 maximum spell points. Sorcerers and Favored Souls gain up to double spell points from items. Insightful Illusion Focus +2Insightful Illusion Focus +2: +2 Insight bonus to the DC of Illusion spells.
Implement of Stone Magic	Deep Gnome	Light Hammer	Spellcasting Implement +9Spellcasting Implement +9: Passive: +9 Implement bonus to Universal Spell Power. +3 Enhancement Bonus+3 Enhancement Bonus: +3 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. Corrosion +78Corrosion +78: Passive: +78 Equipment bonus to Acid Spell Power. Acid Lore VAcid Lore V: Passive: Your Acid spells gain a 15% Equipment bonus to their chance to critical hit.
Re-forged Hammer	Deep Gnome	Light Hammer	+3 Enhancement Bonus+3 Enhancement Bonus: +3 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. ShockwaveShockwave: On Vorpal, this weapon triggers a Shockwave, striking its target with bludgeoning damage and dealing damage to surrounding enemies.
Stoneworker's Hammer	Deep Gnome	Light Hammer	+3 Enhancement Bonus+3 Enhancement Bonus: +3 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. Acid IIAcid II: On Hit: 2 to 8 Acid Damage. Deadly IV Deadly IV: Passive: +4 Competence bonus to Melee and Ranged damage.
Mysterious Pendant	Deep Gnome	Necklace	DeathblockDeathblock: The wearer of this item is immune to all death spells and magical death effects. Exceptional Intelligence +1Exceptional Intelligence +1: This item focuses the power of the wearer's mind, granting a +1 exceptional bonus to Intelligence.
Dusty Adventuring Garb	Deep Gnome	Outfit	+5 Enhancement Bonus+5 Enhancement Bonus: +5 enhancement bonus to Armor Class. Sheltering +6 Sheltering +6: +6 Enhancement bonus to Physical and Magical Resistance Ratings Dodge +6% Dodge +6%: +6% Enhancement bonus to Dodge.
Copper Band	Deep Gnome	Ring	Proof Against Poison +6 Proof Against Poison +6: This item grants its wearer immunity to natural poisons. This item also grants a +6 Enhancement bonus to saving throws against magical poisons, and the wearer does not fail saving throws against them on a roll of a natural 1 (this renders the wearer immune to magical poisons with a DC of less than 7 + their Fortitude save). Blindness ImmunityBlindness Immunity: Grants its wearer immunity to blindness effects.
Iron Band	Deep Gnome	Ring	Fortification +100%Fortification +100%: This suit of armor or shield produces a magical force that protects vital areas of the wearer much more effectively. When a critical hit or sneak attack is scored on the wearer, there is a 100% chance that the critical hit or sneak attack is negated and damage is instead rolled normally. Constitution +5 Constitution +5: This item gives the wearer improved health, granting a +5 enhancement bonus to Constitution.
Climbing Hook	Deep Gnome	Trinket	Balance +13Balance +13: Passive: +13 Competence bonus to the Balance skill. Dexterity +4 Dexterity +4: This item makes the wearer more nimble and dexterous, granting a +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity.

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