Do you like to play characters that rely on intelligence in RPGs?

If so, you might be interested in the race of gnomes in BG3.

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Last update:09 October 2023

Gnomes are a race of small humanoids with a great passion for acquiring knowledge.

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Despite their inconspicuous stature, representatives of this species are characterized byextraordinary cunning and often impressive intelligence.

From this guide page, you will learn all the basics information about these fascinating inhabitants of Faerun.

This will help you decide if the Gnome character is the right choice for you.

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Base race speed: The distance you’re free to travel each turn is7.5 meters.

The natural sharpness of gnomish minds gives theman advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws.

Subraces

Famous throughout Faerun for their excellent skills in processing and working with metal.

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Their technical skills manifest through the racial traitArtificer’s Lore.

It grants Rock Gnomestwice proficiency bonus to History checks.

This is apassiveskill that activates automatically with appropriate rolls.

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Additionally, this subrace is ableto see up to 12 meters in the darkthanks to Darkvision.

Their close relationship with nature means they naturally know the first-level spell,Speak with Animals.

Like their rock cousins, Forest Gnomescan see up to 12 meters in the dark.

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Clever inhabitants of the Underdark.

Easier Stealth checks also mean that Deep Gnomescan also be used asRogues.

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