Svirfneblin Nation

[RamenKing]

Hello,

I thought it would be great to consolidate some builds or build ideas that could benefit from choosing deep gnome. The race can seem pretty unattractive with the huge negative to charisma (no pun intended. See what I did there?) so maybe some of the expert builders can chime in with some inspirational builds, ideas or advice.

Ill start. For anyone looking to play a svirfneblin:

1) Go to the NWN2 builder and search by race. Itll give a plethora of ideas. http://nwn2db.com

2) basic Svirf info: http://nwn2.wikia.com/wiki/Deep_gnome

3) server custom info: http://bgtscc.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=49041

If the experts have more advice, please feel free to post or PM, and Ill add it here. Let's get Rockrun, runnin!

[RamenKing]

Here's a build by Thorsson and I want to add it here as it looks absolutely beastly: http://nwn2db.com/build/?252815

Here's one by chad. The SF/Hierophant route. It has CL 30 but -20% XP penalty on top of ECL 2: http://nwn2db.com/build/?252822

And one by Darkcloud. It has CL 26, uses SF/Hospitlar with the XP penalty delayed until level 27: http://nwn2db.com/build/?238343

And one by Chambordini. Makes use of the Breach Gnome PRC. http://nwn2db.com/build/?252853

Another by Thorsson. Makes use of Breach Gnome: http://nwn2db.com/build/?199725#comments

Here's one by Rykard. Makes use of Arcane Trickster. Perfect for svirf RP. I believe it's built for BGTSCC since he created in regards to another player: http://nwn2db.com/build/?186113

Here's an interesting one. Created by Woot. Underdark Stormsinger, sure, why not. Those lightning bolts will blind everybody. http://nwn2db.com/build/?137012

Here's one by Zanniej. Makes use of the Breach Gnome PRC. http://nwn2db.com/build/?247751

[RamenKing]

Here's some advice I dug up from Karond. It's originally meant for a Drow Monk build, but could apply for svirfneblin monk as well (I think):

Have you considered improved spell resistance?

When I see a drow monk, I think it's such a missed opportunity not to get it. In the latest build, instead of the 3 DEX feats. Improved Spell Resistance stacks with Drow SR (not that it is relevant with a pure monk, but still), and has the potential to really keep you safe.

SR 42 is great. Facing some epic spellcasting monsters at usually CL30-35 gives you about 50% chance to resist on average. But improved spell resistance feats increases that by 10% for each feat.

If you take 3 spell resistance feats, for SR47, then level 30 enemies (like the pit fiend in the duergar area) will only succeed 20% of the time. That's an 80% fail rate. Level 26 enemies won't even be able to hurt you with spells.

It's worth considering at least.

[RamenKing]

Here is a link to the Lords of the Golden Hills, the gnome pantheon, if one wants to go the divine route. Most svirfneblin worship Callarduran Smoothands or Segojan Earthcaller though. http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/L ... lden_Hills

Direct link to information for Callarduran: http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/C ... moothhands

[Rudolph]

And one by Darkcloud. It has CL 26, uses SF/Hospitlar with the XP penalty delayed until level 27: http://nwn2db.com/build/?238343

Would this one work on the server? I thought Intuitive Attack requires 2/3rds Monk at all times...

Two builds that I think might be good if one does not mind an XP penalty on top of the +2 ECL are the following.

http://nwn2db.com/build/?244459
http://nwn2db.com/build/?198255

[chad878262]

Would this one work on the server? I thought Intuitive Attack requires 2/3rds Monk at all times...

Would not work for our server, Intuitive Attack requires 2/3 Monk levels, as you indicated, but also you are losing 3 CL from Monk, 2 more from Sacred Fist and 4 more CL from Hospitaler... That makes your final CL with PSC 25, meaning that a CL20 or higher Greater Dispel has to roll a 16 or better to dispel a ward. Your build is pretty dependent upon it's buffs so losing 25% of your buffs is generally not going to be any fun.

If you want a SF with how the Server is currently set up you are best off going for M5/C9/SF10/H6 for CL 30 or M6/C8/SF10/H6 for CL29, but with higher AB and Improved Knockdown (though IK is less useful with a smaller race...) You could also replace Cleric with Spirit Shaman for some different buffs with a loss of your domain options.

[Thorsson]

Here's a Cleric Build for you: http://nwn2db.com/build/?253564

[RamenKing]

Here's a Cleric Build for you: http://nwn2db.com/build/?253564

Thanks! That build has great RP potential; love thats its a light hammer wielding svirf! I'm