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                                                     Monsters
                                                    Monster Manual
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Inscrutable. No magic can observe the sphinx remotely or detect its thoughts without its permission. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain its intentions or sincerity are made with Disadvantage
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     DC 15):
At Will: Detect Magic, Identify, Prestidigitation1/Day Each: Locate Object, Remove CursePsychicNecrotic, Radiant
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Monster Manual
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Inscrutable. No magic can observe the sphinx remotely or detect its thoughts without its permission. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain its intentions or sincerity are made with Disadvantage
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     (spell save DC 16):
At Will: Detect Magic, Identify, Mage Hand, Minor Illusion, Prestidigitation1/Day Each: Dispel Magic, Legend Lore, Locate Object, Plane Shift, Remove Curse, TonguesLegendary Action
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Monster Manual
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Inscrutable. No magic can observe the sphinx remotely or detect its thoughts without its permission. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain its intentions or sincerity are made with Disadvantage
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20):
At Will: Detect Evil and Good, Thaumaturgy1/Day Each: Detect Magic, Dispel
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: detect magic, detect thoughts, levitate
1/day each: dominate
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     monster, plane shift (self only), true seeingSome mind flayers dedicate their lives to channeling abstruse truths from beyond reality. This insight gives them preternatural senses and allows them to
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Magic Items
                                                    Acquisitions Incorporated
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     the user toward a specific course of action. The creature flipping the coin can detect your manipulation with a successful DC 13 Wisdom (Insight) check.
Better Odds
When you reach rank 3, your
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: detect magic, detect thoughts, levitate, mage armor (self only
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     off from any elder brain Qunbraxel considers worthy, the mind flayer hopes to join the Ilvaash fanatics and receive power and insight from the Far Realm.
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Eberron: Rising from the Last War
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     type of artisan's tools
2
Entertainer
Minor illusion, thaumaturgy. Ritual only: disguise self.
Performance (+3)
3
Healer
Resistance, spare the dying. Ritual only: detect poison and disease
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     hour), knock.
Thieves' tools, tinker's tools
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Mediator
Guidance. Ritual only: comprehend languages, zone of truth
Insight (+4), Persuasion (+3)
7
Medium
Minor illusion. Ritual only
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Innate Spellcasting. The mage’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14). It can cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
3/day: detect thoughts, mage
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     Flood","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage, and it must succeed on a DC 14 Intelligence saving throw or be stunned until the end of its next turn.Precognitive Insight (3/Day). When the mage or a
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Candlekeep Mysteries
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     makes them look like flesh-and-blood people, and the constructs conduct themselves as convincingly real humanoids who are simply living their lives in Wisteria Vale. Detect magic spells do not reveal
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     whenever a villager touches a hard surface. The villagers are also cold to the touch, which can be ascertained only through physical contact. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 21):
At will: detect magic, detect thoughts, mage hand (the hand is invisible)
1/day each
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     from the world, storm giants sometimes stray into the orbit of such creatures, perhaps while seeking insight into some omen, vision, or prophecy. Kraken;Krakens, aboleth;aboleths, and Great Old Ones
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    . Isperia is immune to any effect that would sense her emotions or read her thoughts, as well as any divination spell that she refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain her intentions or
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    , detect evil and good, ensnaring strike, sanctuary, shield of faith
2nd level (3 slots): arcane lock, augury, calm emotions, hold person, silence, zone of truth
3rd level (3 slots): bestow curse
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     his appearance), detect magic, dispel magic, phantasmal force
3/day each: mislead, programmed illusion, seeming
1/day each: modify memory, project imageFraz-Urb’luu can take 3 legendary actions
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    ) and Wisdom (Insight) checks have disadvantage, and all Charisma (Deception) and Charisma (Performance) checks have advantage.
Nostalgic Pangs. Sapient creatures within 1 mile of the lair frequently
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Magic Items
                                                    Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     normal and magical darkness, see invisible creatures and objects, automatically detect visual illusions and succeed on saving throws against them, perceive the original form of a shapechanger or a
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     by transmitting emotion to the creature carrying or wielding it.
Truth Seer. While holding the sword, you gain advantage on all Wisdom (Insight) checks.
Destroying the Sword. Zariel can destroy the
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 23):
At will: charm person, detect magic, dispel magic
3/day each: darkness, dominate person
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     the lair, all Wisdom (Insight) checks have disadvantage, and all Charisma (Deception) and Charisma (Persuasion) checks have advantage.
Mirrors Everywhere. Flat surfaces within 1 mile of the lair that
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     brain casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18):
At will: detect thoughts, levitate
3/day: modify memory
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     apart. The elder brain can form psychic links with up to ten creatures at a time.
Sense Thoughts. The elder brain targets a creature with which it has a psychic link. The elder brain gains insight into the target’s emotional state and foremost thoughts (including worries, loves, and hates).
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Magic Items
                                                    Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     telepathy out to 120 feet as described in the Monster Manual, and you can cast the detect thoughts spell at will, requiring no components. You also have disadvantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Wisdom
                                                
                                            
                                                
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Three Bridges to the Sky (lapis lazuli oni fang)
3 oni
You gain a flying speed of 30 feet, and you can use the tooth to cast the detect magic spell at will. While you are attuned to fewer
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Detect Thoughts
                                                    
    
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                                                     Spells
                                                    Basic Rules (2014)
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    ’s mind. If you probe deeper, the target must make a Wisdom saving throw. If it fails, you gain insight into its reasoning (if any), its emotional state, and something that looms large in its mind
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     the target creature naturally shape the course of its thoughts, so this spell is particularly effective as part of an interrogation.
You can also use this spell to detect the presence of thinking
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     feats
                                                    
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     Paths. You can use any ability modifier when you take the Influence action to make an Intimidation or Persuasion check.
Zealous Insight. When you succeed on a Search action’s Wisdom (Insight) check
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     to detect lies or evasive answers, you have Advantage on Initiative rolls involving combat against that creature for 1 hour.
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     feats
                                                    
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    You formed a mystical connection to the Ghostlight Express that affords you insight into the nature of spirits, granting the following benefits.
Ghostly Touch. When you damage a creature with the
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     Ethereal Plane that overlaps that area. You learn the distance and direction to any creatures you detect (or an Ethereal creature’s equivalent position on your plane). Once you detect a creature with this benefit, you can’t use it again until you finish a short rest;Short or Long Rest.
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                     Monsters
                                                    Basic Rules (2014)
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation
1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify, shield
2nd level (3 slots): darkness, locate object
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Elder Brain
                                                    
    
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                                                     Monsters
                                                    Volo's Guide to Monsters
                                                    
                                                
                                            
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At will: detect thoughts, levitate
1/day each: dominate monster, plane shift (self only)
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the elder brain fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     creatures at a time.
Sense Thoughts. The elder brain targets a creature with which it has a psychic link. The elder brain gains insight into the target’s reasoning, its emotional state, and thoughts
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Androsphinx
                                                    
    
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                                                     Monsters
                                                    Basic Rules (2014)
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     following cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): sacred flame, spare the dying, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): command, detect evil and good, detect magic
2nd level (3 slots): lesser restoration
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation
1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify, shield
2nd level (3 slots): darkness, locate object
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Ki-rin
                                                    
    
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                                                     Monsters
                                                    Volo's Guide to Monsters
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Detect. The ki-rin makes a Wisdom (Perception) check or a Wisdom (Insight) check.
Smite. The ki-rin makes a hoof attack or casts sacred flame
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     (at will): light, mending, sacred flame, spare the dying, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): command, cure wounds, detect evil and good, protection from evil and good, sanctuary
2nd level (3 slots
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Backgrounds
                                                    Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     in your faction (though you can choose to do so), and it might enhance your status in the faction.
 
Skill Proficiencies: Insight and one Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma skill of your
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     knowledge, rather than brute force. Harper agents are often proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    , depending on what you’re trying to detect.  Search   Skill Thing to Detect   Insight Creature’s state of mind Medicine Creature’s ailment or cause of death Perception Concealed creature or object Survival Tracks or food
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    , depending on what you’re trying to detect.  Search   Skill Thing to Detect   Insight Creature’s state of mind Medicine Creature’s ailment or cause of death Perception Concealed creature or object Survival Tracks or food
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     (Insight) check, you can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check. Magical Detection. You can cast the detect magic and detect poison and disease spells with this trait. Starting at 3rd
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     of Detection Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. Mark of Detection Spells    Spell Level Spells 
     1st  detect evil and good, detect poison and disease 
   2nd
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     a Wisdom (Insight) check, you can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check. Magical Detection. You can cast the detect magic and detect poison and disease spells with this trait
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     Mark of Detection Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class.  Mark of Detection Spells   Spell Level Spells   1st detect evil and good, detect poison and disease 2nd detect thoughts, find traps 3rd clairvoyance, nondetection 4th arcane eye, divination 5th legend lore
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                      +4 
      Ability Score Mod Save 
    Int  13  +1  +1 
  Wis  16  +3  +3 
  Cha  20  +5  +5 
   
 Skills Deception +10, Insight +8, Perception +8
 Vulnerabilities Piercing damage from weapons
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     rakshasa’s permission, no spell can observe the rakshasa remotely or detect its thoughts, creature type, or alignment.
 Fiendish Restoration. If the rakshasa dies outside the Nine Hells, its body turns to
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Mind Flayer Prophet Some mind flayers dedicate their lives to channeling abstruse truths from beyond reality. This insight gives them preternatural senses and allows them to focus their innate
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    
 20 (+5)
 WIS
 17 (+3)
 CHA
 17 (+3)
 
 Saving Throws Int +8, Wis +6, Cha +6
 Skills Arcana +8, Insight +6, Perception +6, Stealth +5
 Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     distinctive dragon-like shape with a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Insight) check. The pale rocks resemble spikes protruding from the dragon’s back. At night, the will-o’-wisps in area D2 emerge from the hill
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     using their Incorporeal Movement and float above the barrow, hoping to attract prey with their lights. If they detect characters nearby, the will-o’-wisps turn invisible and withdraw into the barrow.
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Detect Thoughts 2nd-level divination Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self Components: V, S, M (a copper piece) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute For the duration, you can read the thoughts of
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    . If it fails, you gain insight into its reasoning (if any), its emotional state, and something that looms large in its mind (such as something it worries over, loves, or hates). If it succeeds, the
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Detect Thoughts 2nd-level divination Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self Components: V, S, M (a copper piece) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute For the duration, you can read the thoughts of
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    . If it fails, you gain insight into its reasoning (if any), its emotional state, and something that looms large in its mind (such as something it worries over, loves, or hates). If it succeeds, the
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    College of Whispers  Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     songs, and telling tales to the audiences they gather. In truth, the College of Whispers teaches its students that they are wolves among sheep. These bards use their knowledge and magic to uncover
                                                
                                            
                                        






