Gnome

Gnomes are small, clever beings with an insatiable curiosity and a zest for life. They are innovative tinkerers and enthusiastic scholars, always seeking to understand how things work.

Ability Score Increase

• 2024: +2 to one ability score and +1 to another, or +1 to three different ability scores
• 2014: Intelligence +2

Age

Gnomes mature around age 40 and can live 350 to 500 years.

Size

Small (3-4 feet tall, about 40 pounds)

Speed

25 feet

Key Features

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light.

Gnome Cunning

You have advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic.

Subraces

Forest Gnome

• 2014: Dexterity +1
• Natural Illusionist: Know the Minor Illusion cantrip
• Speak with Small Beasts: Can communicate simple ideas with small animals

Rock Gnome

• 2014: Constitution +1
• Artificer's Lore: Add double proficiency bonus to Intelligence (History) checks related to magic items, alchemical objects, or technological devices
• Tinker: Proficiency with artisan's tools (tinker's tools), and can create tiny clockwork devices

Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin)

• 2014: Dexterity +1
• Superior Darkvision (120 feet)
• Stone Camouflage: Advantage on Stealth checks in rocky terrain