Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin) — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1/2)

Q: What are Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin)'s AC and HP in D&D 5e?

Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin) has an Armor Class of 15 and 16 hit points (3d6+6).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin)?

Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin) is CR 1/2, worth 50 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin)?

Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin) is a small humanoid (gnome), alignment neutral good.

Armor Class15

Hit Points16 (3d6+6)

Speed20 ft.

ChallengeCR 1/2 (50 XP)

STR

15

(+2)

DEX

14

(+2)

CON

14

(+2)

INT

12

(+1)

WIS

10

(+0)

CHA

9

(-1)

SkillsInvestigation +3, Perception +2, Stealth +4

Sensesdarkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12

LanguagesGnomish, Terran, Undercommon

Special Abilities

Stone Camouflage. The gnome has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in rocky terrain.

Gnome Cunning. The gnome has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic.

Innate Spellcasting. The gnome's innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 11). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: nondetection (self only)
1/day each: blindness/deafness, blur, disguise self

Actions

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

Poisoned Dart. 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

Running Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin) in an encounter

As a CR 1/2 threat worth 50 XP, Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin) is a fair challenge for a party of four at a comparable level. With no legendary actions it works best in numbers or paired with support, where its CR 1/2 rating won't be burned down in a single round. Use the XP value with the encounter builder to slot it into a balanced fight.

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