Race Unlock Guide · Recorded by The Unburied Scholar
Gnome
Unlock this race by completing its listed faction achievement path. The recommended route below is a practical summary of the proven method, stripped of the alternatives that merely prolong mortal suffering.
The Unburied Scholar's Appraisal
The Black Boxes are merely the receipt for your labor, not the prize. Use a nearby Series C model, clear them promptly, and return to the cards.
Recommended Route
Before beginning, reach amiable with the Gem Choppers. If you are short of standing, settle that prerequisite before asking Manik Compolten to begin.
In Ak'Anon, tell Manik Compolten "new warrior" to receive a Shiny Card. This card is the repeatable fuel for the entire faction climb.
Take each Shiny Card to any Series C model and trade it for that model's Black Box. Clockwork XIIC is a convenient choice, but any Series C model will do.
Every card advances King Ak'Anon, Eldritch Collective, and Gem Choppers by 5, while costing 1 point with both Dark Reflection and Meldrath.
Carry as many cards as your inventory allows, complete the trades, dispose of the Black Boxes, then refill and repeat. Plan on roughly 400 Shiny Cards to cap all three required factions.
Research Source
This walkthrough is independently written from Alanna's Race Unlock Guide. It preserves the recommended method and requirements while omitting the guide's introduction and alternative methods.