NOT KNOWN FACTUAL STATEMENTS ABOUT GNOME SUBRACE

Specially I'm looking for any character that come across as tough and dangerous in melee combat, while also being able to offer a few of the unique quirks Artificers can offer (like infusions, etcetera).I generally keep away from multiclassing into a healing role if my role is to tank. But should you insist on multiclassing into Artificer, I might