Editing Gimblebock

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| title = Gimblebock
| description = Gimblebock is a Gnome NPC in Baldur's Gate 3. He is one of the bandits looting the Overgrown Ruins in Act One.
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{{Infobox creature
| name = Gimblebock
| class = [[Fighter]]
| image =
<gallery>
Gimblebock.png|In-game
Portrait Gimblebock.png|Portrait
</gallery>
| race = [[Gnome]]
| role = Bandit leader
| va = Glen McCready
| faction = [[Overgrown Ruin Looters]]
| level = 2
| size = Small
| type = Humanoid
| ac = 14
| hp = 20
| t hp = 26
| movement m = 6
| weight_kg = 35
| str = 15
| dex = 11
| con = 15
| int = 12
| wis = 10
| cha = 13
| str save prof = yes
| con save prof = yes
| passives = Darkvision, Gnome Cunning, Opportunity Attack, Shortened Stride
}}
'''Gimblebock''' is a [[gnome]] in ''[[Baldur's Gate 3]]''. He is one of the leaders of the bandits that are raiding the [[Overgrown Ruins]]. 
{{DiQ|....You're both twice as tall as me but have half the bloody backbone!|Gimblebock|, talking to [[Taman]]}}

== Overview ==
Highly aggressive and selfish, he is quick to start a fight under the assumption you're trying to steal whatever treasure is on the [[Nautiloid Wreck]] and in the ruins he is guarding.

== Involvement ==
=== Act One===
Gimblebock can be found at the [[Chapel Entrance]] with {{CharLink|Quelenna}}, {{CharLink|Taman}}, and {{CharLink|Warryn}}. When the party approaches, he will automatically engage them in conversation and ask them to leave. 

The party can use one of several [[Ability Check]]s, including [[Persuasion]], [[Deception]], [[Intimidation]] as well as class-specific options from [[Monk]], [[Warlock]], [[Paladin]], and [[Fighter]] to make him and the others leave peacefully, or decide to attack them.

Resolving the situation peacefully will reward 50 [[Experience]] and an inspiration for those with the Charlatan background (including Astarion), however fighting the bandits will be worth 70, plus the opportunity to take all their gear as well. Note that triggering the encounter from the balcony with Warryn will not lead to any approval increase no matter the option you choose, it will need to be started from the lower area with Gimblebock and Taman.

== Combat ==
=== Attacks and abilities ===
{{Feature box|Main Hand Attack|item=Longsword}}
{{Feature box|Second Wind}}

== Notable Loot ==
*{{MdRarityItem|Dried Pork Sausage}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Longsword}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Scale Mail}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Shovel (item)|Shovel}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Gold|10-13 Gold Pieces}}
*Random gemstone

==Companion approval==
Selecting any of these options grants: {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

* {{Dialogue option|I don't want to hurt you, but provoke me, and I'll keep stabbing long after you're dead.|tags=Dark Urge|roll=Strength|dc=5}}
* {{Dialogue option|That ship is full of monsters. I wouldn't go near it.|roll=Persuasion|dc=10}}
* {{Dialogue option|I think that ship's an invasion force. Run while you can!|roll=Deception|dc=12}}
* {{Dialogue option|The only thing you own is your life. Leave before I take that, too.|roll=Intimidation|dc=10}}
* {{Dialogue option|'''MINE.'''|tags=Berserker|roll=Intimidation|dc=10|advantage=y}}
* {{Dialogue option|Not yours - mine. Leave. '''Now.'''|tags=Barbarian|roll=Intimidation|dc=10|advantage=y}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Just grin, baring your fangs.|tags=Astarion|roll=Intimidation|dc=10|advantage=y}}
* {{Dialogue option|Selfish cur - there might be survivors, yet you think only of loot. Leave before I ''make'' you leave.|tags=Paladin|roll=Intimidation|dc=10}}
* {{Dialogue option|Your words hide fear, confusion. Looting that ship will bring you no peace.|tags=Monk|roll=Insight|dc=10}}
* {{Dialogue option|That ship's full of poisonous vapours. Probably demonic. I'd stay away.|tags=Warlock}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Attack''}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

When exiting from the crypt itself: {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Read the gnome's mind.''|tags=Detect Thoughts|roll=Wisdom}}
** {{Dialogue option|Leave, before I gut you like I gutted [[Mari]] and [[Barton]].}}
* {{Dialogue option|You have awoken me from my slumber - now I crave your blood!|roll=Deception|dc=12}}
* {{Dialogue option|You have awoken me from my slumber - now I crave your blood!|tags=Astarion|roll=Deception|dc=5}}
* {{Dialogue option|Mine now. ''Leave.''|tags=Barbarian|roll=Intimidation|dc=10}}
* {{Dialogue option|It's mine now. Leave before things get ugly.|roll=Intimidation|dc=10}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Attack''}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}

==Speak with Dead==
Gimblebock can be spoken to with [[Speak with Dead]].

{{Dialogue start}}
'''Party member:''' Who are you? 
*'''Gimblebock:''' Gimblebock...

'''Party member:''' What is your profession?
*'''Gimblebock:''' Thieving. Looting. Cutting throats... wherever there's gold...

'''Party member:''' Do you have any valables?
*'''Gimblebock:''' ''Looking'' for valuables... chapel...

'''Party member:''' What were you doing here?
*'''Gimblebock:''' Looting... chapel ruins... 
** '''Party member:''' Did you find valuables in the ruins?
***'''Gimblebock:''' Some... but lower crypt locked...
****'''Party member:''' How do I get into the crypt?
*****'''Gimblebock:''' Door sealed... can't break it... can't pick it... must be something.

'''Party member:''' What's inside this place?
*'''Gimblebock:''' The others, searching... chapel ruins. Can't get into lower crypt...

'''Party member:''' Do you have many people inside? 
*'''Gimblebock:''' Handful... [[Andorn]] guarding the door. The rest searching...

'''(If you successfully identify the statue in the [[Dank Crypt]].) Party member:''' Did you know you were breaking into a chapel dedicated to [[Jergal]]?

*'''Gimblebock:''' No. Doesn't matter...if his loot's good...
{{Dialogue end}}

==Gallery== 
<gallery heights="250px" mode="packed">
Gimblebock Early Access.webp|Gimblebock, during early development of Baldur's Gate III.
Gimblebock Model.png|Gimblebock's model.
</gallery>

==Notes==
{{notebegin}}
* As of [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1086940/view/3669924544085723479 Patch 1], Gimblebock's race is simply "Gnome", without having a subrace specified (unlike his fellow bandit Warryn who is listed as a Rock Gnome). This may be a bug.
*Gimblebock has chosen an unfortunate place to stand and talk. If the player could get close enough without being seen they could snap the '''Coiled Rope''' holding the '''Foundation Block''' above him.
{{noteend}}

==External links==
*{{FRWiki|Gimblebock|long}}


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